Re: XML:Base - impact on RDF (first pass)

Well said...

Ron Daniel wrote:
> 
> 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.

Seconded.

If the group agrees to this, please include the justification
above in any record of the decision too.

> 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

-- 
Dan Connolly, W3C http://www.w3.org/People/Connolly/

Received on Friday, 8 June 2001 18:44:24 UTC