RE: [xml-dev] basic qs - how is xml more flexible for exchanging data?

> The whole concept of writing <xxxxx> followed by
> </xxxxx> is almost childlike in its simplicity and
> wastefulness.

A very good summary! 
> 
> Why are someone talking about binary XML suddenly?

Because for most people, the benefit of the simplicity is greater than the
cost of the wastefulness; but for some people it isn't.

Michael Kay
http://www.saxonica.com/