[topicmapmail] "BigAssert" model for proxifying relationships implemented in Versavant

[Steven R. Newcomb]

The subject-centric assertion model that Sam Hunting, Jan Algermissen,
Patrick Durusau and I developed, and that used to be known as the
Topic Maps Reference Model, is now implemented as a Subject Map
Pattern module in Versavant, my open-source subject map
merging/inspection/auditing/interchange engine.

A diagram of the "BigAssert" pattern, used for a 2-role association,
can be found at:

http://www.versavant.org/releases/bigassert1024x768.jpg

FYI, the latest version of Versavant and several demos, including a
new BigAssert demo originally proposed by Jack Park, can be downloaded
from:

http://www.versavant.org/releases/versavant.1.25.zip

After unzipping, you should probably begin by reading the README file.

-- Steve

Steven R. Newcomb, Consultant
Coolheads Consulting

Co-editor, Topic Maps International Standard (ISO 13250)
Co-drafter, Topic Maps Reference Model 

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