[xmlblaster] XMLBlaster vs Jabber

[David R Robison <drrobison at openroadsconsulting.com>]

We are planning to use XMLBlaster to share state police incidents with 
other state agencies. The incidents are represented by XML messages 
(specifically, the CAP protocol). Some have suggested that XMLBlaster is 
the wrong way to go and that Jabber (XMPP) should be used instead. Their 
primary reasoning is that XMLBlaster has "failed to gain the support, 
following and independent implementations necessary for it to become a 
standard or even documented in an informational RFC." Yet what 
XMLBlaster does provide is a ready system with the features we need to 
develop with. I would be very much interested in hearing how some might 
respond to the implication that XMLBlaster represents "effectively a 
proprietary solution". I would also be interested in any information of 
how XMLBlaster (or its users) are participating in standards efforts.

Thanks in advance,
David Robison

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David R Robison
Open Roads Consulting, Inc.
708 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322
phone: (757) 546-3401
e-mail: drrobison at openroadsconsulting.com
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