Rep : Re: Rep : overloading cn= in the DIT

Alain Zahm <zahm@osi.e3x.fr> Fri, 31 July 1992 09:59 UTC

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From: Alain Zahm <zahm@osi.e3x.fr>
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Subject: Rep : Re: Rep : overloading cn= in the DIT
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> Still dont like the model. requiring me to use specified syntax in a
> (esentially) freeform type is wrong. If thats the solution then its
> as bad as the problem.
> 

By imposing the use of a specified RDN in a DN you are doing exactly the
same : requiring to use a specified syntax in an open structure

> The answer is: shoot all DUA designers who dont hide this from the user.

But we are not speaking about User interfaces, its a naming problem.

> 
> If MTA/DUA/NSAP/other was not co-erced into cn= instances, that wouldnt
> be neccessary. regretably...
> 
> On a more serious note, to what extent IS this foisted on us by the
> standards? do we have room to re-consider before the DIT grows too
> big to change?
> 
> -George
> 
> 

Alain Zahm