Using XML with Legacy Business Applications

General Software

If the only XML syntax work you expect to do is to code parameter files for running the utilities in this book, probably all you need is a good text or programming editor such as emacs. For Windows users, Microsoft's XML Notepad (Beta version 1.5, May 3, 1999) is available as a free download. I would give you a URL for it, but Microsoft has an annoying tendency to move things around on its site. So, I won't go any farther than pointing you to http://www.microsoft.com and suggesting that you search for “XML Notepad”. XML Notepad should ensure that you create a well-formed XML document, that is, one that complies with W3C's XML Recommendation in certain key aspects. (Note: When used with Internet Explorer version 4.01 and earlier, ...