Re:Maybe true, but not necessarily desirable (Score 1)

No, there shouldn't be standards at that level. There should be a standard language of dissimilar systems describing ones distributed/shared/agreed-apon standard. Let whole sectors move to an OS that satisfies their particular needs, in accounting as well as data storage. I rather like the idea that whole industries may now rewrite their trade interfaces in such a way as to force the interface between business entities to arbitrate a fair contract. Internal implementation then appeases such BOD interests and IRS in accounting. Attorknees can then focus on proper interface usage. This transparency IMO, should also extend throuch the Judicial and Legislative Branch of the government.