Egan, you only very very lightly touched on what I thought was the most telling quote from Microsoft:
"Our competitors have targeted this one product -- mandating one document format over others to harm Microsoft's profit stream."

Since the discussion is speciffically in regard to a proposed standard for an open document format it is (probably) Microsoft's first admission that they plan to use their proposed standard as a profit source. While no-one in their right mind would have assumed otherwise, it's good to see Microsoft being open about. it's all the more reason for IBM and every country that has an interest in it to squash M$ proposal at every opoprtunity.

It seems this ODFellow vicar of Diddle caught a one time looker in a full stop and asked the tart if she was "familiar with the concept of original sin?"

"Do you mean to sort me out?" replied the slag, having a lot of spunk. "Because if it's really original, it'll cost you extra and what with all of those hugs and kisses in OOXML! Now would you kindly be having more tea, vicar?"

"Ooh that piece of work will cost a pretty penny for pie and liquor. Where's your box? I'd rather give a tinkle for Olivia!" chuckled the vicar.

"Blighter!" snapped the madam.

"Chafing-dish!" retorted the vicar.

"Bob's your uncle!" rejoined the topper.

"Oi! That's Bobbie Knacker to you!" miffed the vicar.