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Scott Tsao |
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The Boeing Company |
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A companywide community of practice for XML in
The Boeing Company |
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A recognized, supportive environment for
XML-related information sharing and knowledge discovery among: |
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Feb - Apr 1999 |
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Set up an XML information repository using Lotus
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Recruited moderators for the XML forum |
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Nov - Dec 2000 |
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Called (announced) for an XML community of
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Solicited founding members (50) |
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Identified a corporate sponsor |
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Set up (cross-posted) newsgroup and listserv |
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Apr 2001 - Present |
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Announced Boeing XML Community Web site |
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Continued growth in membership (200) |
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Published monthly newsletter XML@Large Vignettes |
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Group Memory |
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an IBM Lotus Domino-based Web site |
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moderated based on a predefined taxonomy |
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publish/subscribe feature available |
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three levels of access |
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Visitor |
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Contributor |
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Moderator (20) |
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Discussion Forum |
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a Majordomo mailing list with Web-based archive |
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cross-posted with a Boeing newsgroup |
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(1) Where |
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Catalog and moderate XML-related information
asset |
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(3) How |
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Support XML education and training activities at
Boeing |
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(5) When |
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Establish companywide architecture and standards
board to adopt XML standards |
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(6) What |
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Explore the need to form special working groups |
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A standard vocabulary for XML is needed to
ensure consistent understanding for effective information sharing and
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Leverage the works of OASIS Vocabulary for XML
Standards and Technologies Technical Committee |
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