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Subject: DOCBOOK-APPS: DTD vs. XML Schema
Could someone give me a list of the advantages and disadvantages of using the DocBook DTD(s) vs. a DocBook XML Schema? I'm just starting a documentation conversion project, using Cocoon (Xalan is XSLT engine). I've never used either a DTD or XML Schema, so using either form of XML technology involves a learning curve. I'd like to stay with free tools. I understand PSGML with emacs is a validating editor, but it doesn't work with Schemas. Are there tools available to edit DocBook XML via an XML Schema? I'll also be searching for stylesheets to convert DocBook XML files to our output formats (PDF, HTML, RTF), but if I understand the application of the DocBook standard correctly, the stylesheets shouldn't be affected by whether I use a DTD or a Schema as my guide. The main reason I'm choosing between the two is that I will probably want to customize the document definition and stylesheets, and I hear the Schema is more flexible and easier to read. David Olson Transportation Simulation and Systems Department ITT Industries, Inc., Systems Division Colorado Springs, Colorado ************************************ If this email is not intended for you, or you are not responsible for the delivery of this message to the addressee, please note that this message may contain ITT Privileged/Proprietary Information. In such a case, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. You should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Information contained in this message that does not relate to the business of ITT is neither endorsed by nor attributable to ITT. ************************************
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