Re: DSSSL future

Subject: Re: DSSSL future
From: J-P Theberge <yesod@xxxxxxx>
Date: 18 Feb 1999 15:46:11 -0500
"Didier PH Martin" <martind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Hi,
> 
> What is your opinion on the following topics:
> 
> a) Do you think that dsssl could be a good language for SGML/XML server side
> transform? I'll explain. Imagine that when a browser call for a SGML/XML
 
I'm already using jade + Apache for "on the fly" conversion.
It is fine on the Intranet but I havent yet try it on the Internet.

> 
> b) Do you think that the previous mechanism should include also the capacity
> to select a style sheet based on who connect (i.e. the person, the browser,
> the calling location)?

yes.  A (getenv) function in Dsssl also can be great.

> 
> c) Do you think that a server transformation solution is better than a
> client based solution (like you would find in the SGML/XML kit or Hybrick)?

yes

 > 
> e) To do a server side transform is a total waste of time?
>

no.

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