- From: Gregory Alan Bolcer <gbolcer@endtech.com>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 05:55:35 -0700
- To: elves@cix.co.uk
- CC: Keith Swenson <kswenson@ms2.com>, jmyerson@bellatlantic.net, ietf-swap@w3.org
Hi Mel, Mel Pullen wrote: > RE: XML's Role in E-Commerce and Enterprise ComputingThe problem with this > approach is the missing functionality of the HTTP protocol. SWAP was > building on the WebDAV protocol and I think WfMC has missed that point. > > No longer do we have a standard protocol which would allow open interaction > between workflow servers, but a self serving set of APIs to allow the > suppliers to retain control of the market. There is too much missing from > the drafts; too much functionality will be proprietary extensions. The Apache-derived Magi Project (magi.endeavors.org) is actively working on realeasing an installable server, a Wf-XML derived implementation & parser, a SWAP implementation that leverages our close ties to HTTP and WebDAV, and an embeddable workflow engine--all open source. Currently you can download the server and the open MagiDAV implementation. I think you'll see all the pieces fall into place and the drafts will evolve as people get hands on experience playing around with implementations. Greg > -----Original Message----- > SWAP then becomes simply the sending of this format over HTTP, which is an > example transport protocol mentioned in the spec. -- Greg Bolcer email: gbolcer@endtech.com web: http://www.endtech.com work: 949.833.2800 cell: 714.928.5476 fax: 603.994.0516
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