RE: DCAT Last Call issues: definition of Dataset -- availability

Thanks Richard.

In case a distribution is not accessible on the Web (e.g. the file is on
a DVD) would the information on how to get it then be provided on the
landing page (which could be an order form)?

Makx.



Makx Dekkers
makx@makxdekkers.com
+34 639 26 11 46



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Cyganiak [mailto:richard@cyganiak.de]
> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 6:52 PM
> To: Makx Dekkers
> Cc: Public GLD WG
> Subject: Re: DCAT Last Call issues: definition of Dataset --
> availability
> 
> On 25 Mar 2013, at 16:03, "Makx Dekkers" <makx@makxdekkers.com> wrote:
> > The definition of a Dataset says that it is (must be?) "available
> for access or download".
> >
> > Does this imply that a dcat:Dataset must at least have one
> Distribution on the Web?
> 
> No. There are other forms of access than the Web.
> 
> Best,
> Richard
> 
> 
> 
> > If so, maybe this needs to be made explicit.
> >
> > Makx.
> >
> >
> > Makx Dekkers
> > makx@makxdekkers.com
> > +34 639 26 11 46
> >
> >