Hee hee. XML making DBAs redundant. Sorry Mark, I know that's not what you said but I'm DBAing for an XML-based project at the minute and I've rarely been busier. For example, the latest version of the XDK (which Technet encourages you to download NOW!) doesn't include the files you need to run it with 8i databases despite including instructions on how to do it. Never mind the quality, feel the hype.
Mind you, when it's working it does the job well enough. Cheers, Mike -----Original Message----- Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 11:14 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L XML = Extensible Markup Language, which is actually a subset of SGML ;P (Standard Generalised Markup Language) It allows a web type developer to create their own "user defined" tags, that web applications can then pass data to other background applications to handle - once the background app has been programmed to handle the XML tags appropriately.. Not something that is going to make a DBA redundant in my view.. kind of like <SHAMELESS PLUG> <!-- Plug inserted here --> </SHAMELESS PLUG> In it's most basic form of course.. ;) HTH Mark ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________ This email and any attached to it are confidential and intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please let us know by telephoning or emailing the sender. You should also delete the email and any attachment from your systems and should not copy the email or any attachment or disclose their content to any other person or entity. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of Churchill Insurance Group plc or its affiliates or subsidiaries. Thank you. Churchill Insurance Group plc. Company Registration Number - 2280426. England. Registered Office: Churchill Court, Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 1DP. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Hately Mike INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).