If the languages were separate then it would become clear which browsers truly implemented XSL and which only implemented the transformation language. In fact, the W3C could use its copyright to prevent the name XSL from being applied to implementations that do not support the formatting objects. We do not propose any particular organization of the specification or specifications. It must not be possible to create an implementation of a W3C-defined language called XSL unless the implementation supports formatting objects. The signatories to this document do not herein propose any change to the specification-making process.
Opinions vary widely on the best way to create technical specifications.
We do all agree that it is the user community's right to complain when technology creators do not meet their needs. We invoke that right in the issue of the XSL language. Submitted opinions and comments Submitted opinions and comments will be reflected regularly. Please add your support for or argument against this proposal. If this is not acceptable to you then please do not submit.