created on Feb. 17, 2013, 12:23 a.m. by Hevok & updated on Feb. 17, 2013, 12:23 a.m. by Hevok
Designator != Designatum
The presentation, it means the so called Designator of the object/web page is not the object self. Therefore, there is difference between the real Object, the so called Designatum and the thing that represents the real Object, the Designator.
However, it is possible to talk about the real Object simply with the help of a representation.
The Web page describes (designates) the real Object.
The real object is described (designated) by the Web page.
The distinguishing characteristics of [information] resources is that all of their essential characteristics and can be conveyed in a message. - W3C: Architecture of the World Wide Web, Volume One
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