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[DNSOP]Re: Further comment re algorithm life cycles

Jim Reid <jim@rfc1035.com> Sun, 19 May 2024 17:47 UTC

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> On 19 May 2024, at 18:21, Steve Crocker <steve@shinkuro.com> wrote:
> 
> No: I don't think the scheme is quite right.
> 
> In my view, an algorithm moves through seven phases during its lifecycle.
> 
> 1. Experimental – defined and included in the IANA registry 
> 2. Adopted – begin inclusion in validation suite
> 3. Available – ok to use for signing
> 4. Mainstream – recommended for signing
> 5. Phaseout  – transition to newer signing algorithm
> 6. Deprecated  – signing should have stopped
> 7. Obsolete  – ok to remove from validation suite

Remarkably similar to the Kubler-Ross model for dealing with grief. :-)

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