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On Fri, Aug 02, 2002 at 09:09:28AM -0600, Aaron Skonnard wrote: > > You simply cannot ignore the large class of organizations turning to XML > as an application communication mechanism where programs both generate > and consume the XML messages used in the system. There are no "authors" > involved because the subject matter expert in this case is the > "programmer" that originally defined the data structures used in the > system. Of course we can't ignore that trend, but we can question whether it's a good idea. Technological "progress" doesn't just happen by itself, it is driven by human choices. We are human beings who have an interest in the choices made about XML--and perhaps have a responsibility to inject an ounce of wisdom into the decision-making process. -- Matt Gushee Englewood, Colorado, USA mgushee@h... http://www.havenrock.com/
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