From: paul vudmaska Date: 2003-10-03T02:36:41+09:00 Subject: Re: xml in Ruby or no xml it's just a question >>---------- David Wrote: That's how it works: there's a core language, and then there are libraries and programs. ------------<< ... and core languages have types - of variable complexity each suited for one purpose or another. I'm suggesting xml would a mighty fine type - the logical evolution of data -data about data. You can then create your own types. >>----------- David Wrote: You can't put everything in the core language. -------------<< Nope. And this mike make ruby fat, your right. Not necessary part of the core(tho i would argue that it should) but if required, if it were a native type, and accessible like erik noted, i'd be real happy. Tho i'm real happy using rexml now, anyway ;) don't make me go off unhappy and create my own damn language either. I've got a name in mind already. Booby ;-> i could be wrong, :pv __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com