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Re: [ontolog-admin] draft kickoff message for UBL project

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From: "Peter P. Yim" <yimpp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2003 10:51:59 -0800
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This is great, Kurt! Can't wait to see it posted ... :-)    (01)

Cheers, ppy
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Kurt Conrad wrote:
> Peter and Leo,
> 
> This is the fourth draft that I've attempted.  I think this one does a 
> decent job of directing the conversation but keeping it open-ended 
> enough to encourage participation.  Hopefully, we will have a chance to 
> discuss it during today's telecon.
> 
> /s/ kwc 2003.03.01 19:14
> 
>     All,
> 
>     A few weeks ago, Peter forwarded a message announcing the release of
>     a new Universal Business Language (UBL) Library.
> 
>     There has been some discussion around the idea of creating an
>     ontology based on the UBL schemas.  After discussing this idea with
>     some of the principles of the UBL effort, the general consensus is
>     that the existing specification is stable enough to begin
>     engineering an ontology.
> 
>     It also appears that this project would mesh nicely with the goals
>     that motivated many of us to join the Ontolog forum in the first
>     place, most notably: Learn about ontologies (concepts, language,
>     best practices) Identify a lifecycle process for developing
>     ontology-based systems Increase awareness and understanding of
>     ontology tools Work with a group of people on a common ontology
>     Apply ontologies to real-world applications, especially eBusiness
> 
>     Some of the key activities needed to get this off the ground
>     include: Outlining objectives for the project Identifying targeted
>     formalization framework(s) Developing work plans Ensuring access to
>     needed tools and infrastructures for collaboration Identifying
>     project participants It is my hope that this project will prove to
>     be more engaging than a general discussion has been and will
>     encourage more participants to weigh in with their ideas about
>     ontological engineering.
> 
>     Your thoughts?
> 
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