Re: SOI QUESTION: 6.5 Extensibility of the protocols

[Michael Richardson <mcr@sandelman.ottawa.on.ca>]

>>>>> "Theodore" == Theodore Ts'o <tytso@mit.edu> writes:

    Theodore> Please discuss and answer the following question (last one!):


    Theodore> 6.5 Extensibility of the protocols

    Theodore> 6.5.A) Should SOI have mechanisms for allowing extensions to the SOI
    Theodore> protocol?

  Yes.
  Otherwise, you have to ask question 6.3 again in five years.
  
    Theodore> 6.5.B) Should SOI need a way to mark new extensions as critical?
    Theodore> (i.e. If you don't understand a critical extension you must fail the
    Theodore> entire negotiation)

  Yes.

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