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This is the official community gathering place and information resource for ebXML, the modular suite of standards advanced by <a href="http://www.oasis-open.org/">OASIS </a>and UNCEFACT and approved as ISO 15000. <br /><br />ebXML enables enterprises of any size and in any geographical location to conduct business over the Internet. <br /><br />This is a community-driven site, and the public is encouraged to <a href="../../../../../contributing-content">contribute content</a>.
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<p><a href="http://xml.org/">XML.org</a> Focus Areas serve as community gathering places and non-commercial information resources. They advance the use of open standards by providing technical and educational materials, collaborative workspaces, and discussion areas. They are funded and maintained by members of <a href="http://www.oasis-open.org/">OASIS</a>, the international standards consortium.<strong> <br /></strong></p>
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<p>Use this site to:</p>
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<p><strong></strong>Use of XML.org Focus Areas are subject to the <a href="http://communities.xml.org/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a> and these Editorial Guidelines. </p>
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<p>XML.org features two types of <a href="http://xml.org/xml/focus_areas.shtml">Focus Areas</a>, those dedicated to specific <a href="http://www.oasis-open.org/specs/index.php">OASIS Standards</a> and those showcasing the use of XML in horizontal and vertical sectors of the marketplace.&nbsp; <br /> </p>
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<p><font color="#6699cc"><strong>Knowledge Base Pages</strong></font></p>
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<p>Each XML.org Focus Area features a <strong>Knowledge Base</strong> of technical and educational information, which is delivered via pages created and maintained by XML.org Editorial Boards. </p>
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<p>The <strong>Today </strong>Focus Area section serves as a community bulletin board and directory where readers share topical information and recommend useful resources.&nbsp;These pages feature specialized forms to enable easy and consistent postings of news releases, announcements, events, products, services, testimonials, and other resources. A link to the appropriate content submission form is provided at the top of each <strong>Today</strong> page.</p>
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<p><font color="#6699cc"><strong>Wiki Pages</strong></font><em><br /></em><br />Each XML.org Focus Area also includes <strong>Wiki </strong>pages that enable any registered user to edit existing pages and add new ones. All registered users are invited to contribute content to this section by following the instructions for <a href="http://fa.xml.org/wiki-create">Contributing Wiki Content</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><font color="#6699cc"><strong>Editorial Guidelines<br /></strong></font><br />XML.org is not intended to serve as a repository for materials. When referencing external publications (including press releases, white papers, books, etc.), authors should insert excerpts or summaries and provide links to the full document. Authors should not re-publish works in full on XML.org, nor should they relinquish copyrights on their materials. </p>
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<p>When referencing XML.org content on other sites or documents, individuals should respect the source of the material and include appropriate attribution. See <a href="http://communities.xml.org/editorial-guidelines">Editorial Guidelines</a> and <a href="http://communities.xml.org/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a> for more details on contributing content.<br /> </p>
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<p>All XML.org pages are viewable by the public. To edit or post content in a <strong>Today </strong>or <strong>Wiki </strong>section, it is necessary first to <a href="http://fa.xml.org/user/register">register</a> for an XML.org Focus Area login and password. This step minimizes spam and other inappropriate content. Once registration is complete, an individual is able to log in to any XML.org Focus Area--separate registration for each XML.org Focus Area is not required. <br /> </p>
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<p><strong><font color="#6699cc">Editorial Boards</font></strong></p>
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<p>Creation and oversight of content for each XML.org Focus Area is provided by an Editorial Board. Participation in these groups is open to any <a href="http://www.oasis-open.org/about/foundational_sponsors.php">OASIS member</a> interested in actively advancing the use of OASIS Standards and specifications. Contact <a href="mailto:communications@oasis-open.org">OASIS Communications</a> for details.<br /> </p>
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<p><font size="2" color="#6699cc"><strong>Sponsorship</strong></font></p>
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<p>XML.org is sponsored by OASIS members who are committed to advancing the use of open standards worldwide. OASIS gratefully acknowledges the financial support of these organizations. </p>
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<p>It is possible to sponsor the entire XML.org web site or specific Focus Areas. For information, review <a href="http://www.oasis-open.org/sponsoring.php">OASIS Information Channel Sponsorship</a> or contact <a href="mailto:communications@oasis-open.org">OASIS Communications</a>.</p>
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<p><font size="2" color="#6699cc"><strong>Open Source Platform</strong></font></p>
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<p>XML.org Focus Areas are based on <a href="http://www.drupal.org/">Drupal</a>, an open source content management platform. </p>
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<p><font size="2" color="#6699cc"><strong>Sister Sites</strong></font> </p>
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<p>Other XML.org sites include:</p>
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<li><a href="http://dita.xml.org">DITA XML.org</a></li>
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<li><strong>Learn. </strong><a href="../../../../../knowledge-base">Knowledge base</a> pages provide reliable background information on DITA.<br /></li>
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<li><a href="http://opendocument.xml.org">OpenDocument XML.org</a></li>
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<li><strong>Share. </strong><a href="../../../../../today">ebXML Today</a> serves as a community bulletin board and directory where readers post news, ideas, opinions, and recommendations.<br /></li>
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<li><a href="http://uddi.xml.org">UDDI XML.org</a><br /></li>
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<li><strong>Collaborate. </strong><a href="../../../../../wiki">Wiki </a>pages let users work with others online and add new pages to the site.</li>
 
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<p>In addition to XML.org, OASIS hosts several other web sites dedicated to promoting and enabling the use of open, interoperable, standards-based solutions:<br /></p>
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<p>For information on XML.org and the policies, terms, and guidelines for using this site, see:</p>
 
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<li><a href="http://xml.coverpages.org/">Cover Pages</a></li>
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<li class="leaf"><a href="http://communities.xml.org/about">XML.org Communities<br /></a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.cgmopen.org/">OASIS CGM Open Member Section</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.dcml.org/">OASIS DCML Member Section</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.legalxml.org/">OASIS LegalXML Member Section</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.pkiforum.org/">OASIS PKI Member Section</a></li>
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<p>For information specific to ebXML XML.org, see the links listed below.</p>
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About XML.org

This is the official community gathering place and information resource for ebXML, the modular suite of standards advanced by OASIS and UNCEFACT and approved as ISO 15000.

ebXML enables enterprises of any size and in any geographical location to conduct business over the Internet.

This is a community-driven site, and the public is encouraged to contribute content.

Use this site to:

  • Learn. Knowledge base pages provide reliable background information on DITA.
  • Share. ebXML Today serves as a community bulletin board and directory where readers post news, ideas, opinions, and recommendations.
  • Collaborate. Wiki pages let users work with others online and add new pages to the site.

For information on XML.org and the policies, terms, and guidelines for using this site, see:

For information specific to ebXML XML.org, see the links listed below.

XML.org Focus Areas: BPEL | DITA | ebXML | IDtrust | OpenDocument | SAML | UBL | UDDI
OASIS sites: OASIS | Cover Pages | XML.org | AMQP | CGM Open | eGov | Emergency | IDtrust | LegalXML | Open CSA | OSLC | WS-I