[Zope] - ZODB XML import/export

[Jeff Bauer]

Andrew's discussion about multiple databases got me 
thinking again about XML import/export capability for
the Zope database.  I think an object database for
Python has broader implications for Python programmers
that extend beyond using it with Zope.  And having an 
ability to analyze a database independent of the application,
independent of transactions, etc., makes XML import/export
a compelling feature.

A few questions/conjectures.

- Is there any kind of baseline DTD that will be designed
  for simple pickles?  If so, will the Zope Object Database
  DTD be an extension of the same?

- Not knowing anything about the ZODB release schedule, I
  think that simply having a release that supports XML export 
  capability alone would be worth having (nudge, nudge) if 
  XML import requires more time to implement.
  
- Is a staged build of a Zope system using XML import
  capability a likely scenario?  By this I don't mean
  is it *possible*, I'm asking if it will probably 
  someday be considered a routine way to accomplish 
  this kind of task.
  
- Are we likely to see the Zope Object Database used
  independently of Zope, i.e. where an object database
  may be desired (pickles + concurrent transactions) ?
  I'm not aware of anyone who used BoboPOS in this manner.

- What's the preferred acronym for the Zope Object 
  Database?  ZODB?  Or is it preferred not to use
  an acronym?
  
Best regards,

Jeff Bauer
Rubicon, Inc.