Count me in as well. (01)
- Bo Newman -
The KMForum (02)
At 11:17 PM 03/02/2003 -0800, you wrote:
>All,
>
>A few weeks ago, Peter forwarded a message announcing the release of a new
>Universal Business Language (UBL) Library (see
>http://ontolog.cim3.net/forum/ontolog-forum/2003-01/msg00022.html).
>
>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 (http://oasis-open.org/committees/ubl/lcsc/0p70/) is stable
>enough to begin engineering an ontology from it.
>
>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
>- Developing methods and work plans
>- Identifying targeted formalization framework(s)
>- Ensuring access to needed tools and infrastructures for collaboration
>- Identifying project participants
>
>
>We all know success rates of these types of virtual projects. As such, I
>believe that we need a reality check before agreeing to take on this
>mission. Accordingly, I suggest that we all start by weighing in with the
>potential objectives for this type of project to see if there is
>sufficient interest, alignment, and consensus.
>
>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 potentially divergent ideas about ontological engineering.
>
>Your thoughts?
>
>/s/ kwc 2003.03.02 23:17
>
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