>
> Let's be blunt. I'm writing the XML book for O'Reilly. That should
> mean something to you (I'm sorry, I don't usually do this folks, but I'm
> trying to steer Turbine from a big mistake). That should mean I know
> what I'm talking about. O'Reilly, and soon half the computer based
> development groups in the world (O'Reilly's distibution) stake their
> dollars and reputation on people like me and Richard Monson-Haefel and
> Jason Hunter not only being caught up, but being ahead of the curve. So
> I'm telling you that you would be making a big mistake using DTDs here,
> when there is no compelling reason not to use XML Schema. In fact, XML
> Schema will allow expansion that DTDs don't. I for one think that while
> Scott Ambler knew what he is doing, there is more to what OPaL can be
> than just doing what he outlined and stopping. There is tremendous room
> for growth. So don't start out the XML portion (which will be very
> important) by using an old, rusty technology.
>
> And if your time was wasted, or even "not productive" in your mind by
> reading the XML Schema spec, then you are going to sorely left behind,
> as XML is quickly going to change everything... believe me, I get paid
> every day to read these specs, to wade through 100+ mails at xml-dev and
> xsl-list, etc.,etc.
>
> Scott, this isn't meant as a flame. But you made some very poor
> assumptions about XML Schema, none of which were well-founded, and then
> you questioned the viability of an option anyone in the XML community
> would stand up for. So I'm responding strongly, not towards you, but
> towards your mistaken assumptions. Don't take it personally, as it is
> not at all meant to be.
OK, lets be blunt. i'm not taking it personally, but I believe you are! We
could have avoided this entire conversation if you simply posted a
comparable XML Schema to the DTD and explained why and how we should use it.
But no, you choose drop names and use a peacock like stance and proclaim
your dominance in your knowledge of XLM technology. i for one, could care
less about who you are, who you know and what books you write. none of which
have anything to do with the issue at hand... boy, talk about an ego. Now,
how does the saying go ...put up or shut up... post a comparable XML Schema
if you feel so strongly about it. in the mean time i'm going to move forward
with what i have, if and when someone creates a XML Schema that trumps what
i do then good, replace it, all the better.
...putting on my fire proof suit now,
-scott-
: - | (me ignoring you)
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