“It has frequently been observed that the clock of
administration support for ODF may be ticking down in
Massachusetts. After all, Governor Mitt Romney, who recommitted
decisively to continue support for ODF following the resignation of
State CIO Peter Quinn, announced that he will not seek reelection
in November of this year. On the other hand, Secretary of State
William Francis Galvin, an announced opponent of ODF, has stated
that he will run for reelection–and believes that he should have a
strong say on the subject of IT policy as it relates to document
retention.“What will that mean for ODF, especially if accessibility issues
for the disabled delay the January 1, 2007 effective date for ODF
implementation…?”