Re: Considering an XInclude 1.1

On 14 Dec 2011, at 11:23 AM, Grosso, Paul wrote:

> Ian,

Hi Paul!

> 
> The XML Core WG has received a couple new requirements for 
> XInclude that would require upward compatible additions.
> Naturally, this would require that we issue a 1.1 version
> of the spec.
> 
> Our current charter [1] doesn't expire until 31 Jan 2013.
> It allows us "to consider comments on...XInclude" and 
> "[publish] new editions...when appropriate".  It also 
> indicates that we have "plans to...Publish a third edition 
> of XInclude."  However, it notes "that the development of 
> new W3C Recommendations not listed in this document would 
> require a new charter revision."
> 
> I am assuming that an XInclude 1.1 is a "new W3C Recommendation
> not listed in this document", correct?

Yes.

> 
> Assuming so, what is "a new charter revision" and what is the
> simplest way to go about doing that?

 * Team Contact + Chairs ( + WG) work on a revised charter that includes that deliverable.
 * The Advisory Committee reviews it (4 weeks)
 * People rejoin the group under the new charter making patent commitments for the new deliverables.

> 
> We hesitate to generate an entirely new charter at this point,
> so we are hoping there is another method by which we can add
> an XInclude 1.1 deliverable to our existing charter.

Not that I'm aware of.

What is the source of concern?

Ian

> 
> paul
> 
> [1] http://www.w3.org/XML/2010/10/xml-core-charter.html
> 

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