Re: editorial comments to routing document

[Steve Kille <[e-mail]>]

Allan,

I'd like to thank you for this comprehensive input.   The document
will benefit greatly from your efforts.

I have been able to handle most of your input directly, but there are
a couple of points that I'd like to share with the list.


22.1 - you agree that this is useful, but note that it goes beyond
X.400, and may be argued to be non-conformant.  I view that we should
gain experience with this function.  If it is found the be useful, and
this utility cannot be handled within X.400, then we should raise
detailed issues with the X.400 standards people.  I think that
submitting a defect report is premature.


22.2 - underspecified O/R addresses.   I have mandated an approach to
be followed, IN THE CONTEXT OF X.400, whereas you suggest that it
should be optional.   I have tightened the text in this area, and
invite you to review it.   I do not believe that this sort of thing
should be left to implementor choice.


Supplementary info bounds.   This is set to 256.   You say that Kevin
says that it is 128 in 84.   While 84 does not specify lengths, a
number of profiles do.   Is there an issue which needs to be addressed
in this document (as opposed to a downgrading spec?)



Steve