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  <Title>Towards a web-based centre on Swedish Language Technology</Title>
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4 Discussion and future development
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    <Paragraph position="0"> As stated above, our tests were carried out with the help of a rather small group of subjects, and using a small database. In order for us to expand the database and the XML-application, we see a need for a more standardized XML for LT. A standard would be of use to all in the community, since it could be used for anything from printed matters (via translation to for example LaTex) to web pages and information centres such as ours. The standard would ideally be developed as a collaborative effort in the LT community, perhaps building on other successful standards such as DocBook or Dublin Core. Coordinating something of that magnitude is a rather large task, and not within the scope of our project. We will take the approach of developing some XML in NorDokNet, while keeping our eyes open towards the world, in particular stay in contact with LT-World. In non-formal discussions with representatives from DFKI, there is a growing interest in interchange of data and data-harvesting, and a belief that the work of OLAC could prove very useful.</Paragraph>
    <Paragraph position="1"> In order to reach data-providers unwilling or unable to edit XML files, an editing tool would probably prove helpful. We will not develop such a tool in the immediate future, since other parts of Slate are more prioritized. With some luck, general XML-editing tools may appear on the market or better still as open source projects. In addition, browser support for XML (with style sheets) would probably encourage users.</Paragraph>
    <Paragraph position="2"> However, our control of browser development is, of course, nonexistent.</Paragraph>
    <Paragraph position="3"> As seen above, there are other, larger projects and standards we should keep in mind and probably adapt to. The XML given in the examples should thus be treated as just examples to demonstrate the capabilities of SlateBot.</Paragraph>
    <Paragraph position="4"> Emerging global standards will be incorporated as consensus will dictate.</Paragraph>
    <Paragraph position="5"> Conclusion Data harvesting seems to be a feasible way of collecting information to an information centre, technically speaking. Our notion that different data-providers will make use of different entrymodes seems to be true but need to be tested more. We believe that XML together with harvesting engines and other access methods can and will change the way we view the web, and that the LT community could and should take advantage of this.</Paragraph>
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