A Standard in Name Only: What OOXML Transitional Tells Us About Format Sovereignty
Summary
The article critiques OOXML Transitional (ISO/IEC 29500) as not a true open standard, highlighting that Transitional encodes legacy, vendor-specific behavior and bugs. It argues for OpenDocument Format (ODF) as an implementer-neutral alternative and discusses implications for archives, procurement, and digital sovereignty in public administrations.