Re: [xml-dev] Character Entities: An XML Core WG View

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Re: [xml-dev] Character Entities: An XML Core WG View
Ann Navarro scripsit:

> I have to agree with previous comments that while the position of the XML 
> Core WG may be technically feasible, it does nothing to address the needs 
> of the stated audience for named character entities. It's an unfortunate 
> trend to have a solution be aesthetically pleasing for the technologist, 
> resulting in a daily handicap for the user.

The burden of persuasion falls on those who claim that existing mechanisms
are, technically speaking, insufficient.

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