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Subject: Re: [xsl] XSLT 1.1 comments From: Alexey Gokhberg <alexei@xxxxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:55:40 +0100 |
Hello Alexey Gokhberg wrote: > > > > This means that my original statement IS TRUE. Java implementors will > > enjoy benefits from XSLT 1.1 standartization, while Python and C > > developers will have to "get together to come up with standard binding > > for ... extension functions ..." > > Michael Kay wrote: > > Speaking personally, I can't see any reason why the XSL WG would object to > including a standard language binding for any language if there is > sufficient interest and consensus among users and implementors to create a > specification. Unless of course politics gets in the way, but I find it hard > to imagine that this would happen with Python or C. > As the matter of fact, W3C is a private organization, which serves interests of its members. It is, by design, not a standard body. The fact that W3C acts as a standard body, having an enormous influence, does not change anything. Apparently, W3C members are interested in providing the first-class treatment for Java-based XSLT implementations only, and have no interest in supporting any other language platforms. On the other hand, W3C has absolutely no obligations to the non-member parties. In particular, non-member XSLT vendors have absolutely no reasons to request and expect any services from W3C. They must find another way to solve their private problems. Considering these facts, I have to agree with you. When the non-member asks W3C: "Why don't you treat Python, C++, etc. platforms equally to Java?", the correct answer is: "Because we have no interest. Because it is not our duty. Because it is your problem". Regards, Alexey Gokhberg XSL-List info and archive: http://www.mulberrytech.com/xsl/xsl-list
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