Re: Google and validation

__/ [ John Bokma ] on Sunday 03 September 2006 08:01 \__

John A. <no.john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On 3 Sep 2006 00:24:16 GMT, John Bokma <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

You can use XML for anything you want. XML is not a replacement for
INI files, but one can use an XML application that stores the same
information as is stored in the INI file it replaces.

It's also used to describe the UI in Mozilla/Seamonkey/Firefox:
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/xul/

as well as, IIRC, Google's AdWords Editor:
http://services.google.com/adwordseditor/
which I believe runs on Mozilla's XULRunner:
http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/XULRunner

I believe QuickBooks' SDK uses XML as well in its calls and replies.
http://developer.intuit.com/QuickBooksSDK/Briefing/

I'm sure the list could go on and on.

Of the programs I use, besides the already mentioned MSN Messenger:

OOo (OpenOffice.org)
Ant (apache)

Probably a few more I forgot :-)

Almost every program that I use makes use of XML/RDF: RSSOwl, KNode,
AmaroK... it's nice to stroll between different program and be able to take
data and settings along with you. It's a freedom that's appreicated by those
not stubborn enough to justify persistence with just one package/vendor.

John, I appreciate the long reply (other path down this thread). We're both
argumantative and this could go on forever. *smile*

Best wishes,

Roy

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