RE: httpRange-14

TimBL said:

> You say that the TAG should concentrate on the web as it has been 
> before the semantic web and web services, and that you will 
> be happy if 
> the architecture works for that, even if it does not work for web 
> services and semantic web.
> 
> That is a pity, partly because the web is no good unless it can be a 
> sound foundation for the semantic web and web services too. 

Reading through the current version of the architecture document,
there appears only one reference to the semantic web.

I (I guess like Tim?) believed this work to be focussed on the current
web, although the number of mentions that the semantic web has been
getting on this forum has increased markedly with references to the 
SW architecture having crept in on occasion.

 I couldn't find a requirements document, so perhaps a scoping document
would ensure which is right? Or perhaps an expansion for clarification
of section 1.1.

I also disagree that 'the web is no good unless it can be a sound foundation
for the semantic web and web services'. I find it very useful as is today.


TimBL also says,
>It is also a pity, given that the Advisory Committee asked us 
>specifically to give guidance in these new areas, with priority.

It would appear that that also hasn't got into the requirement
side, or perhaps its just that 'these new areas' need a tighter definition?

regards DaveP
AC RNIB.

******** snip here ********


- 

NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is 
confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the 
intended recipient you are hereby notified that you must not use, 
disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this email's content. If 
you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender 
immediately and then delete the email and any attachments from your 
system.

RNIB has made strenuous efforts to ensure that emails and any 
attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses. However, it 
cannot accept any responsibility for any viruses which are 
transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments.

Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email 
and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily 
represent those of RNIB.

RNIB Registered Charity Number: 226227

Website: http://www.rnib.org.uk

Received on Monday, 28 July 2003 10:53:43 UTC