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Check the new RFC 3066 bis to make sure no changes to the language datatype are required for Schema 1.1.
The XML Schema Working Group discussed this issue at its teleconference of 14 December 2007. The current reference to RFC 3066 is non-normative: the xsd:language datatype is intended to hold language codes as defined by RFC 3066 or its successor(s), but type validity is defined solely by a simple regular expression, and a note points out that for the full checking of language codes, additional work is required beyond checking for type validity. We did not choose to change that basic pattern; in the words of the issue description, we decided (implicitly) that no changes to the datatype are required. We did agree to refer to BCP 47 instead of RFC 3066 as appropriate; the editors were so instructed. (I'm marking this 'decided' as well as needsDrafting, as a reminder that the WG does not want to see the wording before it's integrated into the status quo.) Ashok, as originator of the issue, please indicate your acceptance of this disposition by changing the status of the bug to RESOLVED. If the WG doesn't hear from you in a month, we'll assume you're happy.
The changes agreed on 14 December have been made and are in the status quo text of the spec. Accordingly, I'm marking this issue resolved. Ashok, NOW is the time for you to indicate assent or dissent by closing or reopening the issue.