i don’t know why xml-based protocols have been capturing my eye so much lately. if i get any free time at all, maybe i’ll munge around xmethods and see if there is anything of interest:
“Standards like XML and SOAP make it easier for systems to make remote procedure calls across the Internet. For example, corporate systems will allow customers to make calls that check real-time inventory levels. Your car’s navigation system will check local traffic reports when planning the quickest route. These are all “services”. This site helps you find services that are publicly accessible.”