The purpose of this group is to discuss the use of XML for storing, displaying, and exchanging genealogical data. The group is a place for meeting others, asking questions, providing help, and sharing ideas.

Potential topics include genealogical concepts and principles, questions/advice about XML and XSLT, conversion of GEDCOM 5.5 to XML, genealogy visualization tools, genealogical data models, XML-based web sites, and other applications of XML to genealogy.

As a whole, the group is not engaged in developing standards, specifications or projects. In fact, our members have diverse interests, so as a courtesy please limit messages about the details of any specific project. Individuals or special interest groups desiring public input from the group should make their information available externally and post a message telling members where it can be found.

Please do not post messages unrelated to genealogy and/or XML. Messages advertising products or services, even if they relate to genealogy or XML, are not allowed.

*** MOST OF ALL, PLEASE READ THE GROUP FAQ BEFORE POSTING MESSAGES. ***