Re: [xml-dev] SGML complexity

[Rick Marshall <rjm@zenucom.com>]

If I remember correctly, the third point choked when it was realised 
there is no formal definition of a programming language (ie a definition 
rigorous enough to prove something is or isn't a programming language vs 
a dictionary definition).

Rick

Nathan Young -X (natyoung - Artizen at Cisco) wrote:
>   
>>> As far as I can tell there are only three substantive points:
>>>
>>>  - XML is more verbose than some other markup languages
>>>  - XSL may not be the best choice for every programming task
>>>  - XSL may or may not be a programming language
>>>
>>> The first two points are widely accepted.
>>>       
>> Then is not widely accepted that "XSL may or may not be a programming
>> language"?
>>     
>
> Do you honestly not understand the distinction between the first two
> items and the last one?  Or are you baiting me?  I can't tell, and I
> find your communication style very abrasive.  Please forgive me if I'm
> taking offense when I shouldn't be.
>
> ---->N
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>   
>> Interesting...
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>>> Nathan Young
>>> Cisco.com->Interface Development
>>> A: ncy1717
>>> E: natyoung@cisco.com
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>>>       
>> Juan R.
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