what are the real problems

[Dave Crocker]

Keith,

>> The difficulty is in thinking that quality control necessarily means
>> permitting only one solution to be issued.

KM> has this really been a problem in practice?  do we have any reason to believe
KM> that issuing multiple solutions will improve the quality of life on the
KM> Internet?

esmtp and mime were competitive efforts, initially.

dominant forces probably would have opted for CMIP.  and ISIS.

etc.

terminating credible efforts prematurely is silly.


d/
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