> However, we also probably need a policy on the server side so that
> depot servers can refuse connections from clients who don't provide
> this information (I could see that being very useful in a corporate
> environment). Although, with client certificates, that may provide the
> same purpose (i.e. you can't connect without a client certificate, and
> obviously the certificate can provide a unique identifier of sorts).

This seems like a good idea.  Depot maintainers may not want to go
through the hassle, or performance issues, of dealing with SSL
transactions and certificates.  Having the ability to insist that
clients provide a UUID or go home does seem worthwhile.

-j
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