Re: Call for Community Feedback: Retiring IETF FTP Service

Keith Moore <moore@network-heretics.com> Sat, 28 November 2020 19:49 UTC

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Subject: Re: Call for Community Feedback: Retiring IETF FTP Service
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On 11/28/20 2:43 PM, Carsten Bormann wrote:

> One might want to make a feeble attempt to suggest a more efficient workflow,

Those who try actually using FTP, rather than merely disparaging others 
who do, might find that for some purposes FTP actually is more efficient.

Using the right tool for the particular job is generally a sign of 
wisdom and experience.

Keith