Harry,
>
> > 1. The list of languages on the index page looks very odd on my
> > browser - all codes. I guess that's because I don't have the right
> > browser or fonts?
>
> Make certain you are using a recent version of your browser. I
> suggest Netscape 6.2 (or higher), or IE 5.5 (or higher), and set your
> character encoding to UTF-8. The help screen should reflect this now
> (updated this morning).
>
I am using Netscape 4.6, so not surprising I see gobbledygook.
Maybe there should be a comment on the index page as well
(people don't really read help!). Because I work in a service
environment I am conscious that one has to support users with all
browsers not just the most recent ones. Not everyone is in a
position to upgrade the browser they're using (eg in libraries, etc).
Some people use text browsers for preference, especially over slow
modem links. Also we're currently working very hard on
accessibility issues - something else your interface should bear in
mind, eg screen readers.
> > 2. The element Description is showing an element refinement
> > 'Comment' (at least I assume that is what superPropertyOf means) as
> > well as TableOfContents and Abstract. I don't think a qualifier
> > 'Comment' has ever been agreed. I suspect there may be some
> > confusion here between an RDF 'description' and DC.Description.
>
> This is in the terms schema:
>
> <rdf:Description rdf:about="&rdfsns;comment">
> <rdfs:subPropertyOf rdf:resource="&dcns;description"/>
> </rdf:Description>
>
> Roland, is this correct?
>
There have been further messages about this (and seeAlso,
isDefinedBy) so I think I understand a bit where they are coming
from. But I think they're rather confusing when one is looking at DC
elements and terms.
> > 4. When I requested 'Summary' and then clicked on 'mediator'
> > (random testing!) it gave me back a non-english page with a lot of
> > codes rather than a default english page. This was the only link I
> > tried which did this.
>
> I am not able to duplicate this. Check preferences and make certain
> that you have selected English for both the UI and dislay results.
> Please let me know if you, or anyone else, can repeat it.
>
I also can't repeat it now. Must have been a gremlin in the system!!
> > 6. Being pedantic about English grammar... DCMIType Vocabulary, 1st
> > Title (why does it have 2 titles?) .."it's content".. should be
> > .."its content"..
>
> I'm not sure what you are referring to. Can you please elaborate?
>
There should not be an apostrophe before the 's'. "it's" with an
apostrophe is short for "it is". I got to this by listing 'elements', then
selecting 'type' then selecting 'http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/'
(References). It shows 2 Titles, both of which seem to me rather
long to be titles, more approaching descriptions.
Best wishes,
Ann
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