XML - Practical uses?

[Steven M. Klass]

Hello all,

	I apologize for this potentially lame question, but I am curious and it's 
killing me.  

What is the point of XML and what practical benifit would I get from writing 
in it?

I guess I don't understand the differences between firing up vi and typing 
hello or typing <p> hello </p> ?  They both say the same thing right? They 
both can be seen by any editor right? So what practical benifits does it 
provide for.  

Mind you I'm the same guy who asked whats the point of SGML:)
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Steven M. Klass
Physical Design Engineering Manager

Andigilog Inc.
7404 W. Detroit Street, Suite 100
Chandler, AZ 85226
Ph: 480-940-6200 ext. 18
Fax: 480-940-4255

sklass@andigilog.com
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