RE: Incomplete Syntaxes Referenced by RFC 2252

["Steven Legg" <steven.legg@adacel.com.au>]

Kurt,

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kurt D. Zeilenga [mailto:Kurt@OpenLDAP.org]
> Sent: Friday, 16 February 2001 13:33
> To: steven.legg@adacel.com.au
> Cc: ietf-ldapbis@OpenLDAP.org
> Subject: RE: Incomplete Syntaxes Referenced by RFC 2252

[snip]

> Well, it just needs to get done (in a manner consistent with WG
> guidelines).
> 
> I suggest a table be prepared that for each syntax provides:
>         1) normative reference for ASN.1 type (if one)
>                 (if external, any RFC describing the specification)
>         2) normative reference for string representation (if one)
>                 (if external, any RFC describing the specification)
>         3) strongest imperative level applicable (MUST, SHOULD, MAY)
> 
> Either the editor or another volunteer can prepare the table.  The who
> here depends more on who has the time to put this together.

Since I brought this up, and have been chasing down the references lately
anyway, I'll do it.

Regards,
Steven
  
> The sooner,
> the better.  This table would then be augmented by a quick 
> implementation
> survey.
> 
> I suspect we'll make determination for most syntaxes quickly. 
>  However,
> there will be some requiring more significant discussions.  The editor
> need not wait for determination of all syntaxes before taking action
> on any syntax where the WG has reach consensus on what's to be done.
> 
> Kurt
> 
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