Chapter 17: To XML, Software is an Open Book

In This Chapter

Examining Open Software Description (OSD)

Representing OSD with XML

Exploring specific uses and benefits of OSD

Learning the OSD vocabulary for describing software dependencies

Using "pull" or "push" models of software distribution on the Web

Looking at the Channel Definition Format (CDF) and software "push"

Using XML Namespaces

Making use of OSD references

Chapter Outline

What is OSD?
Representation of OSD: XML
Specific Uses and Benefits of OSD
Using OSD for Describing Software Dependencies
Push and Pull
CDF and Software Push
OSD Extensibility Using XML Namespaces
The OSD Reference
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Last edited 1st March 2007.