&gt;"This standard will specify *an* upper ontology that will enable
&gt;computers..."
&gt;
&gt;"The SUO will play the role of a neutral interchange format whereby owners
&gt;of existing applications will be able to map existing data elements just
&gt;*once to a common ontology*."
&gt;
&gt;The group is of course free to change its mind...
&gt;
&gt;I would say that Cyc falls somewhere in the middle on this issue and I
&gt;suspect that will be the result for the SUO as well - a largely common
&gt;ontology wit