getting the word out:
we could probably use a "this is XML" pamphlet, in digital and hard-copy
formats.
also, some words about EDI.
and, probably, a copy of:
http://www.ebxml.org/working/project_teams/core_components/simpl-edi.pdf
( sans the "messages" section )
also, I'd like to emphasize point "h", given below.
( and apologies that it's given that far down the list.
a possible remedy for such as this
is mentioned in point "b" )
a) towards an XML-based document-architecture, and a good countenance on the
public-available ebXML proposals and other docs:
I've got something tabled here, which is supposed to be able to format XML to
PDF. this should be ideal for multi-format document-output (eg: XSLT of XML to
each target-format { HTML, PDF, plain-text , ... } ).
http://xml.apache.org/fop
"FOP" == "Formatting Object Parser"
( "Formatting Objects" == a core part of the w3c XSL spec.
also, a nice construct for digital documentation.
( re: "typesetting" ... ) )
b) started working towards some sort of an XML-based email system, here.
( XSLT, SMTP, LDAP? ...)
currently:
needing to dig through the FSF "Gnu" tools,
for a standalone mailer.
..and maybe through some other "OSS" project-sites
( not a few of them, there are) ,
thence (likely) to use some TCL/TK
to glue that mailer together
with the 'XT' XSLT-engine.
( just as the Gnu tools generally are,
XT is free.
== good for the budgeting, no? )
c) ( glad that the message-filtering is fixed, on this emailer, now.
apologies, for not speaking-up on any of this, sooner.
it was all being shuffled of to the local 'XML-Apache' catchbins. )
d) could a person find employment, working on some ebXML docs
and doc-systems?
( "aspiring information-architect" | "freelance writer"
has bills to pay,
could use a good Java-book or two,
needs a job. )
e) if a distribution of the "Simple-EDI" doc, w/o the messages-section,
seems like a good idea, I should be able to contact Mr. Whittle,
about the same. please state so, if it should be pursued.
f) sidebar:
we could use:
1) an XML-based messaging system.
2) a commitment from folks to send along XML source
of any MS-word or other-format document,
and maybe a working-group-node about the same.
3) some data about who's using which of:
- Operating-System
- ms-[word|office]-version
- web-UA ( "browser" ) type and version
(eg: MSIE ==> in-built [XML+XSL]-ability)
& "does your email software have HTML capability?"
...among the members of the ebXML WGs
I should file seperate proposals about these,
and need to check-in on the progress of the
ebXML core XML-schemas
(if|when filed, the proposals will likely have
XML source with XSL stylesheets available,
though likely submitted as emailed-plain-text
with HTML-copy attatched.
this is related to point f.1 )
g) some simple, practical, examples of the usage of XML
should be helpful.
- resume-example:
I can send along a URL, or a copy, of
an XSL stylesheet that I've used for building a resume
from XML source-data,
if it was requested.
( needing to build the schema or DTD for the source-doc, too,
and should be able to get that done shortly, on-request )
- other examples ???
1) "typical-scenario" cases would be appropriate
2) shop-time would be helpful, re: examples-building.
and|or a map, of typical "workflow" points
( and|or a collection thereof )
3) anyone know of some good demonstrative EDI systems,
worth a note and/or interview, re: ebXML ?
h) regarding ebXML-awareness:
some collaboration with the U.S. "Small Business Administration"
should be in-order.
and a list of target-organizations among other nations
should also be good for a work-point.
i) someone had mentioned something about "keeping track of things".
methinks we need some good group-ware.
the document side of it it ought to be purely XML-based,
or as much so as possible.
I came across some TCL/TK-based groupware,
but this should probably be addressed to "ebXML-core".
bearing-down at some pending XML-wrapping-around-document.this,
-- sean champ
[email protected]
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Rachel Foerster wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> Not yet....we've been focusing first on getting the word out about ebXML in
> general.
>
> However, I agree with you. Do you have any ideas to kick start this? I'm
> copying the entire Marketing team to start a discussion going on this need.
>
> Thanks for bringing it up. Why not join us and help us create some material
> along these lines?
>
> Rachel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Evanoff [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2000 8:14 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Education & Awareness
>
> Rachel,
>
> I'm finding that folks already doing X12 EDI sorely need to have some
> education on how they can start understanding how to plan for embracing
> ebXML.....does your group have any material addressing this topic area?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Michael D. Evanoff, Technical Director
> ManTech Advanced Systems International, Inc.
> (304) 368-4137, www.mantech-wva.com, www.dcnicn.com/XMLEDICentral/
>
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