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• Subject: Re: Web Design Principles (was Re: Generality ofHTTP)
• From: Paul Prescod <paul@p...>
• Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 23:33:28 -0800
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Gavin Thomas Nicol wrote:
> 
>...
> 
> That said, I always thought the whole value of XML-EDI was to 
> make it *easier* for the smaller players... and I believe this 
> to still be possible. I don't think you'll ever remove the 
> dictatorial nature of business though.

The big guy will dictate to the little guy but if there are true
standards, not pseudo-standards, then the little guy will be able to buy
off the shelf software that conforms to the big-guy's wishes, rather
than making custom software to the big guy's spec.

 Paul Prescod

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