[This is an unofficial HTML version of N1853. The official version of this document, in Word .DOC format, is: http://www.ornl.gov/sgml/wg8/document/1853.doc.]
ISO/IEC JTC1/SC18/WG8 N1853
Title: | New Project Proposal for Standard HTML | |
Source: | WG8 | |
Project: | New | |
Project editor: | ||
Status of document: | WG8 approved proposal | |
Requested action: | For processing by SC18 | |
Date | 21 May 1996 | |
Distribution: | WG8 and liaisons | |
References: | WG8 N 1852, User Requirements for Standard HTML | |
Supersedes: |
PROPOSAL FOR A NEW WORK ITEM | ||
Date of presentation of proposal: 1996-05-21 | Proposer: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 18 | |
Secretariat: ANSI National Body (Acronym) ANSI | ISO/IEC JTC 1 N XXXX SO/IEC JTC 1/SC YY N XXXX |
A proposal for a new work item
shall be submitted to the secretariat of the ISO/IEC joint
technical committee concerned with a copy to the ISO Central Secretariat.
Presentation of the proposal
- to be completed by the proposer
Guidelines for proposing and justifying
a new work item are given in ISO Guide 26.
Title (subject to be covered and type of standard, e.g. terminology, method of test, performance requirements, etc.) | ||||||
Standard HTML (an application of SGML, 1SO 8879:1986) | ||||||
Scope (and field of application) | ||||||
This standard shall be a conforming application of SGML, suited to serve the needs of JTC1 and others needing a stable format for documents displayed on the World-Wide Web (WWW). | ||||||
Purpose and justification - attach a separate page as annex, if necessary | ||||||
While HTML has grown rapidly, many of the latest features are of minimal use to those who desire a simple, stable format for presenting documents on the WWW. The working group that developed the early versions of HTML is being disbanded, and a new group is needed to maintain basic functionality. ISO/IEC JTC1/SC18/WG8, as the developers of SGML, has the necessary knowledge and skills. | ||||||
Programme of work | ||||||
If the proposed new work item is approved , which of the following document(s) is (are) expected to be developed? | ||||||
X | a single International Standard | |||||
more than one International Standard (expected number: ........ ) | ||||||
a multi-part International Standard consisting of ........ parts | ||||||
an amendment or amendments to the following International Standard(s) .............................................................................. | ||||||
a technical report , type ........ | ||||||
Relevant documents to be considered | ||||||
WG8 N 1852, User Requirements for Standard HTML, HTML 3.2 Document Type Definition (DTD) | ||||||
Cooperation and liaison | ||||||
IETF, W3 Consortium | ||||||
Preparatory work offered with target date(s) | Signature | |||||
| proposing SC Secretary | |||||
Will the services of a maintenance agency or registration authority be required? | X | |||||
If yes, have you identified a potential candidate? | ||||||
If yes, indicate name ............................................................ | ||||||
Are there any known requirements for coding? | X | |||||
If yes, please specify on a separate page | ||||||
Does the proposed standard concern known patented items? | X | |||||
If yes, please provide full information in an annex |
Comments and recommendations
of the JTC secretariat
- attach a separate page as annex, if necessary
Comments with respect to the proposal in general, and recommendations thereon: |
It is proposed to assign this new item to JTC 1/SC 18/WG 8 |
Voting on the proposal
Each P-member of the ISO/IEC joint
technical committee has an obligation to vote within the time
limits laid down (normally three months after the date of circulation).
Date of circulation: | Closing date for voting: | Signature of JTC secretary |
CCYY-MM-DD | CCYY-MM-DD |
Convenor: Dr. James D. Mason
Integrated Information Management and Dissemination Systems, Information Managemen Systems
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Bldg. 2506, M.S. 6302, P.O. Box 2008
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6302 U.S.A.
Telephone: +1 423 574-6973
Facsimile: +1 423 574-6983
Email: masonjd@ornl.gov