Re: [VCARDDAV] Type for FN and N

Simon Perreault <simon.perreault@viagenie.ca> Tue, 09 October 2012 15:00 UTC

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Le 2012-10-08 21:12, Renato Iannella a écrit :
> We allow FN to have a TYPE (eg work or home) but not N.
>
> Is there a reason?

Because it makes sense to format your name differently in different 
contexts (FN), but your true name always stays the same (N).

Simon
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