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Goodbye XML-Deviant

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• Subject: Goodbye XML-Deviant
• From: Micah Dubinko <micah@d...>
• Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 20:05:51 -0700
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In case you didn't notice, a new XML-Deviant column is out this week on 
http://www.xml.com, and it opens with the following Editor's Note:

"""
/In this column, Micah Dubinko concludes XML.com's longest running 
column, XML-Deviant, by looking back at how things have changed and how 
they've stayed the same. It's time for XML.com to evolve, now that the 
classic era of core XML specifications is ending. Part of that evolution 
includes saying goodbye to an old, valued friend so that room can be 
made for something new. Dubinko is working on some new column ideas and 
will return next month./
"""

First of all, that explains why I was recently researching permathreads, 
no? :) In the early days, XML-Deviant was a straight-up summary of the 
goings on from the xml-dev list. As time went on, it gradually broadened 
out to cover more community issues. At least it went out on a very 
fitting note.

All things must end, but an end is just a beginning for something else. 
I've posted to my blog about it: 
http://dubinko.info/blog/2005-09/deviant.html

So, let me hear your ideas for a replacement column. Add comments to the 
blog or send me direct email. Think broadly, beyond what the die-hards 
that hang out on xml-dev might be interested in. Your thoughts will help 
me filter my idea pool, and maybe even suggest some new avenues.

What kind of column will generate lots of regular readers?

Thanks!

.micah

-- 
100% Personal opinion

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