- From: Rachel Heery <lisrmh@ukoln.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2000 21:45:56 +0000 (GMT)
- To: Seth Russell <seth@robustai.net>
- cc: www-rdf-interest <www-rdf-interest@w3.org>
On Sat, 11 Nov 2000, Seth Russell wrote: > > I think any discussion of a common API should begin with a clear > (almost mathematical) understanding of what interoperable means. I would endorse this. And add a plea for a complementary clear statement of the interoperability benefits a common API can offer in terms of improved services, effective resource discovery. In the short and medium term :-) Some may prefer this on a separate list, but, for me, I would prefer heavy traffic, the delete key, and some chance of a common view. I agree open debate on this list may be a distraction, but a statement of objectives in terms of 'service to the user' would, I believe, be beneficial Rachel --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rachel Heery UKOLN (UK Office for Library and Information Networking) University of Bath tel: +44 (0)1225 826724 Bath, BA2 7AY, UK fax: +44 (0)1225 826838 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/
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