Re: [hybi] Multiple connections serialization and proxies

[Jamie Lokier <[e-mail]>]

Thomson, Martin wrote:
> > You did specifically say it will be a problem when something reuses a
> > connection or when a proxy multiplexes.  Clearly -if- those things are
> > ever done, then just do them properly.
> 
> There is currently no mechanism described that would allow either party (browser or server) to identify virtual connections.
> 
> Thus, there is no way to do this "properly".

Correct, there is no mechanism, but also no need for one since reuse
and multiplexing don't occur.  If they're added, a virtual connection
mechanism will be at the same time.

> I was talking about the concrete proposals that exist (even if
> Greg's isn't on the ietf servers yet), and I'm sorry if there was an
> implication to the contrary.

Ok.  The various proposals include, (perhaps implicitly at this
stage), mechanisms for handling your concerns about credentials and
subprotocols from different applications on the same connection.

Those concerns are one of the reasons why transport and application
protocol negotiations should be independent.

It's still an important thing to get right in those proposals so
thanks for bringing it up.

-- Jamie