REPLY Open Source Simulation Software for SD (SD6815)

[SDMAIL Owen Ambur]

Posted by  "Owen Ambur" <Owen.Ambur at verizon.net>

A reasonable approach would be to seek consensus on a core set of elements
that comprise the common schema, including not only the names and
definitions of the elements but also the relationships among them -- in an
XML schema (XSD).

If the subscribers to this list could do that, they would be adding real
value to a cause in which it is evident they strongly believe.

Beyond the SD core schema, "extensible" is XML's first name and additional
elements can easily be added to accommodate more specialized purposes.
Although the semantic differences among extensions would inevitably arise,
simply having those elements in a standard format (XML) would go a long way
toward facilitating understanding of such differences.

Perhaps this group could also play on ongoing a role in fostering
incorporation of such extensions into the standard XSD, if consensus can be
achieved on their meaning and merits.

Owen Ambur
Co-Chair Emeritus, xmlCoP 
Posted by  "Owen Ambur" <Owen.Ambur at verizon.net>
posting date  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:24:39 -0400