- From: Shelley Powers <shelleyp@theburningbird.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 10:53:36 -0700 (PDT)
- To: www-rdf-comments@w3.org
- Cc: shelleyp@burningbird.net
I understand the interest in improving the RDF syntax, but I'm confused as to the process the working group is taking. Wouldn't the process of updating or modifying a released specification be to start a new release version of the specification? In other words, since the RDF Model and Syntax are currently a W3C initial recommendation, wouldn't new effort that actually makes modification to this specification be release 1.1, or even perhaps 2.0? This isn't errata -- this effort is a redesign of parts of the specification. I can't help thinking that incorporating these changes into a new release of the specification provides some stability in your process, as well as decreases confusion; folks will reference a specific release when discussing a certain feature of the RDF syntax. I am in the process of using RDF for a couple of specific production issues, and modifications to an existing release make it difficult for me to sell the use of RDF to management. However, work on a new release is pretty standard for a W3C working group and doesn't generate quite the same concern. Regards, Shelley Powers
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