[Fwd: ODRL Policy Language - RDF/OWL Representation]

I was not aware of ODRL until now. It raises the question (to me, at
least) why would a community develop a new policy language when it
appears XACML could handle most if not all of their needs? Is it lack of
awareness (in the community) or lack of functionality (in XACML)? (I did
not find "xacml" mentioned in their public mailing lists, so perhaps it
is the former.) And should this TC address either issue?

Also, perhaps there is something to be learned from ODRL about
web-friendliness, and from their upcoming RDF/OWL initiative.

Regards,
--Paul