We want OpenDOC to fail
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From: Jim Allchin To: Bob Muglia; Collins Hemmingway; Lowell Tuttman
The problem is more complicated than you suggest. Interoperability is a very complicated and confusing topic. The last thing we want to do is deal with testing or certifying anything for someone else. The thing I want to certify is that an APP is compatible with OLE. I hope OpenDoc does not achieve interop or does a terrible job. We *want* them to fail.
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http://boycottnovell.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/px02026.pdf