Re: Problem with oid root used in RFC 1274

Steve Kille <S.Kille@isode.com> Wed, 09 June 1993 18:27 UTC

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Subject: Re: Problem with oid root used in RFC 1274
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From: Steve Kille <S.Kille@isode.com>

This is a known problem.  The area directorate is worrying about it.  
Using invalid OIDs is unfortunate.   However, changing them is very disruptive
to operations, and needs to be done carefully.   The change will happen, and
a transition plan will be formulated.

Steve