Whenever Microsoft Corp. eschews an open standard (think the OpenDocument Format, aka ODF), it gets pilloried. Whenever it embraces one, as it will soon do with DataPortability.org, fears rise that Redmond will twist it to its own advantage, (think Java) or, failing that, sabotage it. (ActiveX)
So is the nascent DataPortability.org group at such risk from Redmond? Not according to a source inside the group.
"The DataPortability group is made up of many voices - individuals who are passionate about solving the problem," the source said. "Microsoft's voice is a welcome addition but it is not the only voice in the conversation and it does not have any special consideration."
danadavid on 30 Jul 13Labour market growth is very soft, but the participation rate has come down a bit and that stops the unemployment rate from rising. Now Turkey job market added 93,000 jobs, including 52,000 new private-sector jobs.
