[MPEG-OTSPEC] OFF: SC29 and SC34 (was "Re: Updates to specification")

[David Singer]

> On Aug 20, 2020, at 20:29 , MURATA Makoto <eb2m-mrt at asahi-net.or.jp> wrote:
> 
> Vladimir,
> 
> I saw the blog of the convenor of WG11, available at:
> https://blog.chiariglione.org/2020/06/
> 
> I know that WG11 tried to become a TC (at the same 
> level as JTC1) and then tried to become an SC in JTC1.
> After the second attempt was voted down in SC29, he 
> resigned unhappily. Then, WG11 was divided into 
> several WGs.  I think that "disbanded" is the right term, 
> but people can read the above blog and draw their 
> own conclusion.
> 
> Regards,
> Makoto

I don’t think you should be getting your information from personal blogs of people who resigned their positions and have no status.

The formal announcements and updates from ISO are more accurate and helpful.

David Singer
Manager, Software Standards, Apple Inc.