Re: Why is RDF such a tough sell?

"Schema" is a tad ambiguous;  there is more than one schema language.  
Before getting into technical details, could you say which "schema" is
"Schema"?  XML Schema?  Something else?

--Frank

MDaconta@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I am fairly new to this list but hope you can help me
> in defending RDF as an architectural direction.
> About six months ago, for a government integration project we
> proposed RDF as our registry data model but encountered
> significant resistance from developers, data architects and
> decision makers.  One suprising source of resistance was
> from an XML instructor who stated (to the class), "RDF is unnecessary,
> Schema can do everything RDF can."
> 
> So, although this issue has many angles, I'd like to begin with
> this question, "Are RDF and Schema competitors?"
> 
> I think this is a central issue as most current RDF examples (like
> dublin core and RSS) could be done with Schema.  My gut feel is
> that current RDF applications have not demonstrated the power
> of a "killer relationship" between resources (or concepts).
> 
> What are your thoughts or experiences?
> Have others experienced this Schema versus RDF problem?
> 
> I am getting ready to redress this issue and I would like
> to have as much ammunition as I can carry.  Of course,
> concrete examples are best.
> 
> Looking forward to discussing this,
> 
>  - Mike
> -------------------------------
> Michael C. Daconta
> Director, Web and Technology Services
> www.mcbrad.com

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