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[Sebastian Rahtz]

Syd Bauman wrote:
> More than a slight pain if you are trying to extract MSS from across
> multiple collections that use different TEI customizations -- makes
> it almost impossible. 
well, you have to analyze the base schema
and work out the range of data you might get.
I agree, this covers up a giant can of worms.

> And this is true for so many TEI features, I don't think adding one
> more should bother us.
>   
true

the correct strategy is perhaps to design software
which processes XML corresponding to an
instantiated schema, not just "TEI".

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