Re: [netconf] RFC 6241 Ambiguity

Kent Watsen <kent+ietf@watsen.net> Wed, 12 June 2019 20:16 UTC

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Subject: Re: [netconf] RFC 6241 Ambiguity
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Hi Andy,

> I object to changing RFC 6241 with an Errata if it attempts to enforce protocol behavior
> that the original RFC does not actually specify.  (c) is correct for an Errata because the original RFC
> is under-specified.  Or perhaps: (d) 'persist' MAY span reboots

It sounds like we're in agreement.  Are you objecting to something I wrote in particular?

Kent // contributor