SKOS (was Re: [Sigia-l] for Information Architects

[andrew at friendlymanual.com]

Quoting Alexander Sigel <sigel at netcologne.de>:

> Dear Information Architects,
>
> topic map-based information architecture is a hot topic, e.g. for the
> virtual, subject-oriented integration of portal content,
> or the flexible content repurposing after aggregation.

Hi Alexander,

I suppose this is a question for everyone: how many people are still using topic
maps, and how many people have abandoned them for SKOS (Simple Knowledge
Organisation System)?

There is a good introduction article on SKOS at
http://www.xml.com/pub/a/2005/06/22/skos.html and some examples at
http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/WD-swbp-thesaurus-pubguide-20050517/

I've used topic maps in the past but recently came across SKOS, and am curious
about real-world applications of the 'replacement'.

Cheers, Andrew



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