> The thing is, Mathematica is too big and too rich to ever achieve standardization. You need to disclose the fact you work for the company that makes Mathemat

> The thing is, Mathematica is too big and too rich to ever achieve standardization. You need to disclose the fact you work for the company that makes Mathematica. I also disagree with this whole notion: There's no upper limit on what can be standardized. Unless you're implying a patent portfolio or some other anti-competitive practice, of course, which is another notion entirely.