On 15/10/05 1:32 PM, "James M Snell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My answer would be: if "last" is used, it's a closed set; if "last" is > not used, it's an open set. +1 ... if it's an open set and you've put 'last' links into every archive, then every time you extend the set you have to rewrite all the previous archives to update the 'last' link. This would not only be a pain for the publishers, but also any consumers. +1 to 'subscribe' over 'subscription', by the way. e.