Re: TLS API discussion

At 9:56 AM -0700 5/19/97, Rodney Thayer wrote:
>I think we need to talk about TLS "API" descriptions somewhere.  I offered
>the idea of a "service definition" document in Memphis, this was based on
>feedback from the floor at the San Jose meeting.  I think this is an
>appropriate place to talk about this but I wonder what the list manager
>thinks?  I do *not* think the alleged IETF congenital allergy to "API
>Specifications" is a reason to not talk about the subject.

I agree that it should be talked about, but the question is where it would
get the most attention from the best people. My suggestion is to float it
by the TLS Working Group, asking them if they want it talked about there as
a work item. If not, you're welcome to bring it back here, although I hope
you can drag a few more TLS experts with you on the round trip. If the
applications developers on this list can help with this, all the better.

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