How Does MathML Fit In?

MathML is an XML encoding for mathematical notation and basic mathematical semantics. It was originally developed ('96-'98) for three main reasons:

• To address problems with displaying and authoring math for web pages.
  [Partly successful]
• To fit in better with an XML/Web-centric technologies
  [Quite successful, and picking up speed]
• To support greater functionality and reuse
  [Just coming into its own]