Re: [Trans] Precertificate format

[Melinda Shore <[e-mail]>]

On 10/16/14 7:09 AM, Ben Laurie wrote:
> We (the 6962-bis editors) would like to propose that we replace the
> existing precertificate formats with a TBSCertificate wrapped in PKCS#7.
> This lays to rest, we think, any possible confusion with X509v3 certs,
> whilst allowing a simple mapping between the final cert and the pre-cert.
> 
> Obviously there are details to be nailed down, but before we do so, we'd
> like to hear any discussion on the general idea.

Please give this some attention - we've been trying to come to
agreement on precertificate format since the working group was
chartered, and it will be a glorious day indeed when we can close
the ticket.

Melinda