Re: [Terminology] [Ntp] Need guidance on interpreting NISTIR 8366

John Levine <johnl@taugh.com> Wed, 12 May 2021 20:09 UTC

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Subject: Re: [Terminology] [Ntp] Need guidance on interpreting NISTIR 8366
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It appears that Karen O\'Donoghue <odonoghue@isoc.org> said:
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>The IEEE 1588 group is currently working to address this terminology. This effort is not completed yet, but we could arrange an update from that group.

That would be very helpful.  As we update our terminology it would be a good idea to stay consistent so
we continue to call the same thing by the same name in different organizations.

R's,
John