In October 2009, the W3C shut down the XHTML 2 Working Group and issued this statement to explain the decision:
When W3C announced the HTML and XHTML 2 Working Groups in March 2007, we indicated that we would continue to monitor the market for XHTML 2. W3C recognizes the importance of a clear signal to the community about the future of HTML.
While we recognize the value of the XHTML 2 Working Groupâs contributions over the years, after discussion with the participants, W3C management has decided to allow the Working Groupâs charter to expire at the end of 2009 and not to renew it.
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