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W3C accelerates HTML 5
Web consortium says it will focus more attention on the new version of the
markup language
Phil Muncaster,
V3.co.uk 03 Jul 2009
The World Wide Web
Consortium is set to retire its XHTML 2 working group and concentrate its
resources on HTML 5, highlighting its growing importance and development
potential.
HTML, or hypertext markup language, is the core markup language of the web,
and while version 5 has been a long time coming, it is widely believed that it
could herald a new dawn in web development.
The new version also has the potential to render Adobe Flash, Microsoft's
Silverlight and other similar technologies obsolete, according to some
commentators.
The HTML and XHTML 2 Working Groups were announced in March 2007 with the
intention that they would be developed in parallel, with both markets closely
monitored, said the W3C.
However, the winding down of the XHTML 2 group shows the organisation has
recognised that the organic growth of HTML 5 has far surpassed that of XHTML 2.
It said that it hopes the renewed focus on the next version of HTML will "
accelerate its progress".
"W3C recognises the importance of a clear signal to the community about the
future of HTML," read a statement on the W3C's site.
"While we recognise the value of the XHTML 2 Working Group's contributions
over the years, after discussion with the participants, W3C management has
decided to allow the Working Group's charter to expire at the end of 2009 and
not to renew it."
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23 Mar 2007Changes based on 'extensive feedback' from users and vendors
24 Jan 2007
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27 Sep 2006
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