Re: Shouldn't this restriction be invalid?

Eddie Robertsson <erobertsson@allette.com.au> writes:

<snip/>

> My guess would be because the spec isn't clear on this issue. If there
> is an errata out that fix this problem then validators will probably
> change accordingly.

There is indeed a contradiction, and that's been acknowledged by the
WG, and resolved in favour of allowing the derivation [1].  I'm behind
on drafting the official erratum, sorry.

ht

[1] http://www.w3.org/2001/05/xmlschema-rec-comments.html#pfiSimpleContent
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