Richard Hartman wrote:
> Adam Wozniak wrote in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> >
> >and pulling it into common usage. "x-" means EXPERIMENTAL!
>
> no, what it means is "extension". basically it designates a mime
> type that has not been "blessed" by the official registry. anybody
> who agrees on what an x-something type is can make use of it
> without going through the bother of registering. the downside is
> if two different groups of people have different ideas for an "x-"
> designation (e.g. "x-address-record").
>
> >What's the point of the x- if it falls into common usage?
>
> I don't even understand your point here. "x-" serves
> a purpose ... so if a lot of people are using it for that
> purpose there is no point? huh??
Although RFC 2046 does list it as an "extension token" in the grammar, numerous
other RFCs and standards have taken it to mean
"experimental".
>From RFC 2425:
; Names beginning with "x-" or "X-" are
; reserved for experimental use not intended for released
; products, or for use in bilateral agreements.
>From RFC 2445:
x-name = "X-" [vendorid "-"] 1*(ALPHA / DIGIT / "-")
; Reservered for experimental use. Not intended for use in
; released products.
Regardless, my point is the same. There should be a standard. If there is a
standard, then it should not be named "x-something".
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