Hi John,
>the encoding attribute is valid XML and is needed for correct operation of >the Apache XML-RPC system. I'm aware of these facts but I'm curious as to whether the standard XML-RPC spec includes the use of the encoding attribute in the xml declaration. From the recent problems posted on this list about different encoding systems, it would seem so, but I'd just like some confirmation. >What advantage does the thingmachines XLM-RPC library have over the Apache >implementation? As far as I can see, none, and I've offered to rewrite the server using the Apache library, but due to other commitments would be unable to do this for some time. According to the head of the server project who OK'd the change in libraries, the thingmachines library was more complete at the time (perhaps 6 months ago?), although I suspect it is in actual fact because a programmer on the team prefers using serializers to Hashtables (thingmachine's library supports both). In their current states, I would say that the Apache XML-RPC library is more complete and more reliable, and as I say, I've recommended its use but there are only a few people who could implement it at this time. - Phil _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
