Re: Data storage, data exchange, data manipulation

["Thomas B. Passin" <tpassin@home.com>]

[Jeff Lowery]

>
I don't know that infoset algebra will be any better; however,
> correct relational thought can be attained through reading narratives and
> examples of those who 'get it'. Kinda like learning about Nirvana from Zen
> koans (an indirect approach if ever there was one). If we can get someone
> who understands XML model formalism that can a) teach it to someone in an
> informal manner; b) defend against the attacks of the relational
cognoscenti
> in a formal manner; then we're set to go to town.
>
Remember, there's a big difference between the "relational model" and SQL
(just ask C.J. Date).  Which one are you talking about here?

Tom P