Re: draft-rzepa-chemical-mime-type-01.txt
Harald.T.Alvestrand@uninett.no Wed, 24 May 1995 08:16 UTC
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From: Harald.T.Alvestrand@uninett.no
To: Al Gilman <asg@potomac.wash.inmet.com>
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Subject: Re: draft-rzepa-chemical-mime-type-01.txt
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Date: Wed, 24 May 1995 10:16:35 +0200
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Stev,
the facts of this particular case were that:
- We had written down rules saying that if you need a top level type, you must
do it standards track. (MIME spec, RFC 1590)
- The chemical guys had successfully argued the case with the ADs that a top
level chemical type was a Good thing, according to the criteria that were set
down for such beasts (draft-rzepa-.....)
We could then make one of two choices:
- Change the rules
- Follow the rules
In this case, we (John and I) wanted to try following the rules. If we are
convinced that the rules are wrong, we can change them, but I think we should
make at least one attempt at following a rule before we conclude that the rule
is broken.
Harald A
- Re: draft-rzepa-chemical-mime-type-01.txt Harald.T.Alvestrand
- Re: draft-rzepa-chemical-mime-type-01.txt Harald.T.Alvestrand