Re: UK Becta recommending ODF/avoiding OOXML and Vista "not recommended"

Dave Crossland wrote:
> Talking to graphic design college professors and working professionals
> I hear this lame "oh its not industry standard so I would never use
> it" excuse _constantly_ - so I'm very glad to read this 

Of course, using "industry standard" software just because it's industry 
standard is only reinforcing an accidental status quo.  If we decide to 
use free software that supports open standards, that will create a more 
logical standard practice.

Matt Flaschen