Re: XSLT 2.1

On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM, Michael Kay<mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I think the W3C should seriously consider free membership for
>> individuals ... charging enormous fees will always ensure
>> that when times get financially tough that they lose resouces
>> immediately.
>
> In practice, if individuals are prepared to contribute effort, they will be
> usually be allowed to join as invited experts. Anyone in this position is
> welcome to contact the chair.

great news and first time I heard of this, perhaps the W3C should
communicate this via the normal channels I am sure there are plenty of
people who would take up on this kind of thing.

> I think the proportion of individuals to big-company representatives has
> actually been increasing as times get harder. But everyone is finding travel
> difficult.

I would expect the 'proportion' to increase directly along the lines
that individuals are less able to afford; sounds like this maybe a
benefit for the bigger companies to get more representation and tips
things to their favor.

> generates many ideas which are feeding into Saxon which will benefit the
> community whether or not it succeeds as a standard.

+1 to that.

Jim Fuller