Well, of course I'd like to see such classes taught in every doctoral program -- but from what i know of such programs, I think most of them would oppose it. Why, it would take time away from seminars! (sheesh)

While I understand your concern about e.g. xml vs html - and I know it is ONLY an "e.g.": at least in the old days medievalists were as knowledgeable in computer-humanities materials and procedures as anyone, and probably more so. What has happened ?