RE: Erratum to XML 1.0 spec to allow xml:lang=""

In the abstract syntax I could specify that either lang is oblig and
defaults to "" or that lang="" is illegal. Probably the former is most in
tune with XML. DaveB might then need some wordsmithing.

Jeremy

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> Affects rdf/xml syntax?
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> >As previously mentioned [1], [2], at the request of the I18N WG [3],
> >the XML Core WG has been considering whether the explicit licensing
> >of the use of xml:lang="" to "un-declare" a language should be made
> >an erratum to XML 1.0 or merely included as part of XML 1.1.
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> >The XML Core WG has debated this issue thoroughly, seeked the
> >input of various groups (including chairs, XML Plenary, and
> >various public email groups), and canvased current implementations.
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> >It has been decided that the optimal situation is to issue this as an
> >erratum to the XML 1.0 spec.  Hence, you can see this reflected in the
> >current Errata document at http://www.w3.org/XML/xml-V10-2e-errata#E41 .
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> >The XML Core WG thanks all who provided feedback in this decision.
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> >Paul Grosso, co-chair, XML Core WG
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> >[1] http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Member/w3c-xml-plenary/2002Aug/0000
> >[2] http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Member/w3c-xml-plenary/2002Aug/0026
> >[3] http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Member/w3c-xml-core-wg/2002AprJun/0161
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