RE: PIDF - some things left out of draft

On 02 May 2002 17:51, Carr, Wayne wrote:
> I think a few things need to be corrected in the draft.
> 
> Issue 1. section 4.2.4 - basic element is optional, but text implies 
> it is required. 4.2.4 says "In order that some level of 
> interoperability be maintained with user agents that don't recognise 
> the new extension, the <basic> status value must also be included."  
> That sounds like it is saying the basic element is required, but 
> recent mail says it is optional.

It says this in the context of status values that 'extend' the value of
the <basic> element. The must is for this extension case, not the
general case. It reads that way to me, but if you've got some
alternative text that makes it clearer, feel free to post it.

Best,

Adrian.




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