I'm happy to say that Denmark did not vote yes to the OOXML specification 
despite a majority of Microsoft partners being in the committee. They 
recommended "No, with comments".

What this actually means is that they made a list of criticisms of the 
specification, and will approve of the specification provided that all 
points of critique are addressed.

This might sound worrying at first. However, when you read the comprehensive 
list of criticisms, it becomes clear that what is actually called for is a 
complete reworking of the specification before Denmark is prepared to 
recommend it as a ISO-standard. Basically they cover all those arguments 
against the format that are out there, plus several I haven't heard before.

The 64 pages of criticism can be read here:
http://www.ds.dk/_root/scripts/getmedia.asp?media_id=2791

Rune
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