On 01/04/2006 17:09, Julian Reschke wrote: > Stephane Bortzmeyer wrote: > > If we use a XML format, why the very large and complexe (700 pages) > > OpenDocument and not "our" RFC 2629? > > Indeed. Although, at some point of time we'll have also to realize that > there most people when they say "RFC2629" they really mean RFC2629bis. > So, sooner or later, we'll have to start work on a proper spec revision. > > Best regards, Julian As I understand it, one of the major concerns of the people pushing for alternative formats is a desire to be able to include drawings and diagrams with something other than ASCII art. I don't believe that XML does much to help that. If one is worried about things like including pictures, diagrams, revision marks, etc. then I think looking into something like Open Document Format would make a lot more sense than considering a proprietary format like MS Word. OTOH, if ASCII is good enough, then I guess there's nothing to worry about. I don't have enough IETF experience to have a strong opinion either way. I just think that if alternatives are going to be looked at, then ODF ought to be one of them. Scott Kitterman _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf