- From: Ron Daniel <rdaniel@interwoven.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:32:47 -0700
- To: "Ron Daniel" <rdaniel@interwoven.com>
- Cc: "RDFCore Working Group" <w3c-rdfcore-wg@w3.org>
In today's conference call, Aaron pointed out that the XML Base spec[BASE] states that it is not retroactive, it is something that developers of new XML formats have to decide whether to use. More specifically, it says: The deployment of XML Base is through normative reference by new specifications [...] The behavior of xml:base attributes in applications based on specifications that do not have direct or indirect normative reference to XML Base is undefined. Our Charter[CHART] says that "The RDF Core WG is neither chartered to develop a new RDF syntax, nor to reformulate the RDF model". It also says that "Backwards compatibility with existing RDF applications is a priority for the RDF Core Working Group". Given those statements, it is pretty clear that the WG has to leave xml:base untouched for now. I suggest a resolution such as: On 2001-06-?? the WG decided that the behavior of the xml:base attribute must remain undefined for the 1.0 RDF Model and Syntax specification. Creators of documents following the 1.0 RDF syntax SHOULD NOT use the xml:base attribute. Those of us who would like to see it available for use in RDF will have to do it somewhere other than in the syntax part of a clarified M&S spec. Regards, Ron [BASE] http://www.w3.org/TR/xmlbase/ [CHART] http://www.w3.org/2001/sw/RDFCoreWGCharter
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