Agreed!
-----Original Message-----
From: Chiusano Joseph [mailto:]
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 3:42 PM
To: Monica Martin;
Subject: Re: [regrep] FAQ Questions
Thanks, Monica.
Monica makes a very good point below about my XML Registry definition.
We should probably tweak it so that it is not restricted to XML
artifacts.
Joe
Monica Martin wrote:
>
> Chiusano Joseph wrote:
>
> >Registry TC,
> >
> >Here are my 2 suggested questions/answers. Please feel free to tweak the
> >responses as you see fit.
> >
> >Joe
> >
> >WHAT IS AN XML REGISTRY?
> >
> >An XML registry is an information system that stores XML artifacts
> >(e.g., XML schemas, data elements, etc.) as well as details (metadata)
> >about the artifacts. The storage facility (e.g., a filesystem or
> >database) that holds registered objects is known as a repository, while
> >the part of the information system that maintains the metadata for the
> >registered objects is known as a registry.
> >
> >
> ....Joe,
> This doesn't preclude wrapping or providing a reference to non-XML
> objects, correct? Send to the list with your comments as I don't know
> the intent of this definition and its use.
