XML Re: [sldev] Opening the server source?

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Thomas Rowland wrote:
> While I welcome that, I still think XML is a bit bloated, when most are
> still paying
> on a 'bytes transferred' tariff.
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That is a good concern, and I agree for that reason.

XML appears based off of older word processor document formats like Word 
Perfect, but done with all upper ASCII until of control characters.

With that side note, the default XML is very bloated to make sure a 
variety of XML readers understand the content. It is pointless to force 
readers to work through highly-portable format when the sender and 
reader can negotiate a more efficient format. That would be something 
like what "caps" does in the current SL technology. It is a good feature 
to have.

Likewise, in Atomatrix, I still use non-XML formats for better storage 
formats.

> I also question the need for using XML when working with LL formatted byte
> data.
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It really depends on the negotiation levels. There is no rule in XML 
that everything must stay in XML.

> Also, you could target devices with this optional;
> http://java.sun.com/javame/reference/apis/jsr172/
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Excellent! Consider that T-Mobil just started to offer mesh-network 
enabled handhelds (with java), I look forward to being able to negotiate 
and incorporate virtual realities with the real world. =)

Hehe, reminds me of the PADD object found in virtual worlds about 20-25 
years ago. The real world is just so far behind! =)


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