Re: [xtm-wg] TopicMaps.Org & OASIS

[Murray Altheim <altheim@eng.sun.com>]

Steve Pepper wrote:
> 
> At 16:26 30.05.2001 -0500, Eric Freese wrote:
> >Based on this, we recommend that TopicMaps.org become a member section of
> >OASIS.  This seems to be a natural fit.
> >...
> >We would like to have a public discussion about the feelings of the ENTIRE
> >community about this move, not just the voting members.  In this spirit,
> >please address any questions or concerns to the entire list.
> 
> I would like to add my voice to Eric's and support this move to
> OASIS. It is far more than just "the only alternative" -- it is the
> perfect fit, as far as I can see. OASIS will help us build the
> topic map community, market the concepts, ensure conformance, and
> provide a forum for vertical market applications. It will be an
> ideal complement to the core standards development work that will
> continue inside ISO (under the guidance of the editors, Steve,
> Michel, and Martin) with the data model, processing models, TMQL,
> and Topic Map Constraint Language.
> 
> I'm very interested in hearing from the "lurkers": Who among you
> are already members of OASIS and would be prepared to support the
> establishment of a member section? Which of you that are not
> members of OASIS would seriously consider joining if it were to
> provide a forum for topic maps?
> 
> Please stand up and be counted. OASIS needs to know the level of
> interest if they are to accept us as a member section.

I will certainly join any OASIS Topic Map TC, and continue to promote
the re-formation and success of this activity.

Murray

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