RDF - the Resource Description Framework - is a foundation for processing metadata; it provides interoperability between applications that exchange
machine-understandable information on the Web. RDF emphasizes facilities to enable automated processing of Web resources. RDF metadata can be
used in a variety of application areas; for example:
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in resource discovery to provide better search engine capabilities
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in cataloging for describing the
content and content relationships available at a particular Web site, page, or digital library
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by intelligent software agents to facilitate knowledge
sharing and exchange
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in content rating
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in describing collections of pages that represent a single logical "document"
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for describing intellectual property
rights of Web pages.
RDF with digital signatures will be key to building the "Web of Trust" for electronic commerce, collaboration,
and other applications.
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UKOLN RDF resources
Other resources
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