Gavin Thomas Nicol wrote:
>  
> ...
>  
>  That said, I always thought the whole value of XML-EDI was to 
>  make it *easier* for the smaller players... and I believe this 
>  to still be possible. I don't think you'll ever remove the 
>  dictatorial nature of business though.

The big guy will dictate to the little guy but if there are true
standards, not pseudo-standards, then the little guy will be able to buy
off the shelf software that conforms to the big-guy's wishes, rather
than making custom software to the big guy's spec.

 Paul Prescod

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