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XML :: The growing choice for information exchanging

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) was originally derived from SGML (Standardised Generalised Markup Language) for information processing due to an increasing need for a comprehensive markup language that was as effective as SGML and easy like HTML but not restricted to a fixed set of tags.

XML based messaging format is becoming a widespread standard for exchanging various types of information, and most developers have at least some basic knowledge of XML. It is now becoming the growing choice for information exchanging format.

At the present time we can find numeral quality web sites developed by using XML. XML Application is also used to develop portals and it is also used in Wireless Applications development. XML protocol is used to build tools that permit two or more users to communicate in distributed environment, using XML as its encapsulation language.

WML (Wireless Markup Language) is derived from XML, which is used in the development of WAP applications. Wireless Markup Language (WML) is a lightweight tag based description language based on XML for the small and non-standard screen sizes of handheld devices.

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Wireless Markup Language is a form of XML which has been shortened down for low processor usage. It ensures inter-communication between dissimilar devices. The protocol is lightweight and optimized for creating applications for high-latency unreliable networks.

Wide range of parsers and validators available for XML, various high quality parsers are available for free. With XML Schemas, information exchange can be approached in convenient way. An Important advantage of using XML schemas is improved possibilities in data typing. DTDs allow restricted possibilities of typing data, other than strings and enumerations.

With XML Schemas, all the data types can easily be illustrated, and further new and complex data types can be conceived. This lessens the risk of misinterpretation the specifications, and gives a framework to illustrate the data types in a formal syntax.

XML will also be a great platform for future enhancements. Such enhancements could be query support and command messages. A latest communication technology on the Web is RSS (Rich Site Summary, Really Simple Syndication). RSS allows people to place information, news and other resources into a simple XML format to RSS readers and Web pages. RSS feeds can be subscribed and updated information can be retrieved as it comes in.

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XML Adobe® FrameMaker® publishing adaptor for the DITA Open Toolkit

Leveraging 15 years experience in developing single-source publishing solutions, Mekon has designed the first XML publishing adaptor to enable Adobe FrameMaker users to utilise the powerful print pagination capabilities of FrameMaker and FrameMaker Server within DITA based XML publishing systems. See DITA XML Publishing

Users wishing to utilise the benefits of XML publishing and the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) standard can now, for the first time, use FrameMaker as the pagination engine to format output content as PDF within their system. Mekon has developed the adaptor in response to a growing recognition by technical publications departments of the benefits of using DITA's 'topic' based approach to enable effective content re-use and is being made available via the DITA Open Toolkit. [see http://www.oasis-open.org/committees/tc_home.php?wg_abbrev=dita for more details].

"Using our knowledge of single-source publishing technology and standards such as DITA, we have helped to ensure technical publications departments can utilise a familiar and powerful application (FrameMaker) in their DITA publishing projects. This eliminates the need to invest in a separate pagination engine and helps to ensure that FrameMaker users can continue to leverage their existing investment in this most trusted of applications." Mark Poston, Senior Technical Consultant, Mekon.

The adaptor generalises specialised DITA XML content and applies class based formatting rules thereby removing the need for users to create new EDDs every time a new specialised element is required. Using FrameMaker templates, users can quickly and easily customise the format of their output documents. Mekon's contribution of the Adobe FrameMaker publishing adaptor to the DITA Open Toolkit has received an enthusiastic endorsement from other DITA vendors such as Blast Radius XMetaL. "The addition of a FrameMaker publishing adaptor to the Open Toolkit underscores the importance of the DITA standard to the technical communication community," said Robert Miller, Vice President of Marketing, Blast Radius XMetaL. "It simplifies the migration process for the many organizations that want to move their legacy content from FrameMaker to DITA, by allowing them to continue to use FrameMaker to publish their print deliverables." Blast Radius XMetaL, who assisted Mekon with the development of the adaptor, plans to demonstrate it at the public webinar " FrameMaker & XMetaL®: Combining the Best of Both Worlds", to be held Thursday, December 1st at 10am PST (see www.xmetal.com for details). Blast Radius, the Blast Radius logo, XMetaL Author, XMetaL Author DITA Edition, XMAX, XMetaL Reviewer, XMetaL Developer, and XMetaL Central are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blast Radius, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the U.S., and other countries.

Business Conversion Tools: XML PDF

For every business, the ability to convert digital information to standard formats that can be used and shared across offices and firms is essential. Compatibility is key to working with other companies, thus it is vital your company utilize a software suite that enables you to easily convert digital information to standard formats such as pdf format. One such conversion tool, Highwire, will help you convert a variety of different web formats (such as xml pdf or hmtl pdf functionality) to the widely accepted pdf format that you demand. Here is a brief overview of what a program like Highwire can offer for all your information conversion needs.

HTML to PDF - It doesn't sound like it would be difficult to convert HTML files to the more popular PDF format, but it can be a bit difficult if you do not have the right program to facilitate this process. Good conversion solutions such as Highwire make the conversion process a breeze, meaning converting the HTML document to the PDF will take nothing more than the click of a button. And once you have completed the conversion process you will now the information in PDF format, making it now easier to either print off the document or forward it on to your colleague who requested the information.

XML PDF - If you have information that is saved in XML format, then you can use software to convert this valuable information to from XML to HTML format. The next step is of course to convert the information to the one of the most widely acceptable formats around today, PDF. This XML PDF process can prove to be extremely valuable in converting the information you need into a format that is easy to distribute and share with those needing access to the information.

Perl PDF - Many of your Perl PDF programming projects can be simplified by employing powerful conversion tools that can handle your demands. Perl PDF projects no longer need to be as complicated as they once were, as now you too can obtain assistance for your Perl PDF conversion needs.

PHP PDF - The best and most powerful conversion tools also offer support for PHP PDF functions. Being able to tap into this PHP PDF functionality can provide your business with the added flexibility it demands.

Java PDF - Tapping into the power of java, the Highwire program makes it extremely easy to convert your files to PDF format. Relying on the ease of use and power of java, this program can help you create the PDF files you have been desiring without any troubles. Using Highwire as your Java PDF conversion tool is just one way to make your job slightly more manageable.

PDF Visual Basic - If are working on a visual basic project, then you can also easily convert this to the PDF format. PDF Visual Basic functionality is just another added feature that many of the best conversion tools and programs provide. Not every business will require PDF Visual Basic functionality but it sure is nice to have should the need arise.

Whatever you business needs are, be sure to look for a powerful conversion program that can offer the flexibility you require. The best programs offer always offer html pdf and xml pdf functionality, but don't forget that other functionalities such as php pdf and perl pdf can prove of value to many businesses.

Adam Smith is an information author for 10X Marketing. To learn more conversion tools please visit Corda.com

What Is This RSS, XML, RDF, and Atom Business? And how they impact the newsletter biz

It's been a long day at work and you're in no mood to cook dinner or go out. Time to count on the reliable pizza delivery guy. The order is called in and he promptly arrives with smokin' hot pizza within 30 minutes as promised. If it were only that easy with a picky family where no one can agree on the same restaurant for dinner. One wants Mexican, another wants Chinese, and another wants a burger and Mexican. Instead of running to three different places, you call a delivery service that goes to all of them and brings it to you. What could be easier in getting a meal without cooking it or fetching it?

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RSS, XML, RDF, and Atom are the food delivery guy of the Internet. The content they deliver is mixed and cooked elsewhere on the Internet just like the meal isn't made on your door step and the acronym fellows bring the content to you via software or an online application. Instead of trying to remember all the places where you like to go to get the latest news, it all comes to you once you order your food.

What to Do with the Funky Code

Click on any of those orange or blue RSS, XML, or RDF buttons and you see unreadable text. Some of it is readable, but reading between the <tags> is slow and difficult. In this case, you've got the raw ingredients of the content known as a feed. To make it easily readable, download a feed reader that can interpret (aggregate) the ingredients or sign up for an online service that can do the same.

When the software or application is ready to go, click on the orange or blue button (or "Syndicate This Page," or whatever is along these lines) and copy the resulting URL from the address box. Paste it into the application to cook the ingredients where it's delivered to you ready for your enjoyment. Lockergnome offers step-by-step instructions to making this happen.

Syndication Isn't Just for Blogs

Syndication is a not a new concept on the Internet, but it's growing in popularity as more Web sites and newsletters are churning content to turn it into syndicated files, which are fed into an aggregator. Think of it as the content that's ready to travel anywhere it needs to go. Grab the feed and feed it to the aggregator, another way of bookmarking (or creating a favorite) a site because you wish to come back again another time. But how often did you go back to the site through your bookmarks / favorites?

I don't use bookmarks often, but I regularly use the aggregator. Instead of schlepping from site to site in search of information, I have it all in front of me via the aggregator. The feeds are sorted in folders by topic for easy finding. If I'm writing about the latest virus or worm, then I open the security folder with the security-related feeds and scan them. Scanning content through aggregators is easier than on a Web site because it's in one folder with headlines and maybe a short summary. On a Web site, you're only getting the benefit of that site's news and no where else. The folder has news from over ten resources including blogs, news sites, and newsletters.

Any content can be syndicated. It's a matter of having the backend process in place, which is dependent on the application used for managing the content. If a site doesn't have such resources, then there is software for entering content to create a file with the feed for posting on the site.

Most aggregators have exporting capabilities so the feed can be shared with others interested in the same topic. If you're interested in my security feeds, I can export them into, in most cases, an OPML file and you can import it into your aggregator.

So What Does This Have to Do with Newsletters?

Spam filters are preventing readers from getting newsletters or they get lost in the spam pool. Offering a feed for the newsletter is a compromise. Readers can get the content, only instead of it coming to the email box, it comes through the aggregator. It's a way around spam. Like everything else, it has its advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:

* Filters can't stop the newsletter from reaching its destination.

* The recipient will get it - if the server is down, it'll download next time and email can get lost.

* The feed can be syndicated providing more exposure for your content.

Disadvantages:

* Rely on readers to open aggregators like they open email client, but some aggregators are built-in with an email client like NewsGator and there are online aggregators like Bloglines, which can be your home page.

* Metrics won't be as complete, but it's still there through the links (this is changing as we get more tools).

* Not as pretty as HTML-based newsletters.

If the feed is automatically created, what have you got to lose? You're providing another way for your readers to get your content just like you can get pizza in different ways: go to the restaurant, have it delivered, or make it at home. More applications are adding syndication capabilities, which make the process effortless. Some have said they won't read something unless it has a feed.

As for looks, already I've seen an example of a feed getting styled and that capability will be available for everyone soon enough.

Syndication works better than bookmarks. With bookmarks, you click on a site that might have the security information and arrive there to find it doesn't. So, back to the bookmarks to click on another site. Lather, rinse, repeat. With aggregators, there is no jumping from site to site. Scan the headlines right there until you find what you need.

There was a time when we didn't have the option to have pizza delivered to our doorstep. When we're too tired, we know we can rely on the delivery guy. In term of content, expect to see it show up at your doorstep more often than the pizza guy plus it's cheaper with the cost only coming from the software though there are many free options available. Syndication is here to stay and should be added to a company's communication toolbox rather than as a replacement. Witness it by watching for RSS, XML, RDF, and Atom out there.

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