On Wednesday 09 January 2008 3:45 pm, Peter Saint-Andre wrote: > Joe Hildebrand wrote: > > On Jan 9, 2008, at 4:14 PM, Peter Saint-Andre wrote: > >> My conclusion: Specify an MTI algorithm and say it is SHA-1, but allow > >> other algorithms as registered with the IANA. If the market leans > >> heavily toward MD5 or SHA-256, consider (in the future!) a change to > >> the MTI algorithm by issuing an updated version of the spec (after > >> proper list discussion etc.). > > > > Fine. With the additional caveat that anyone who uses a algorithm that > > isn't MTI isn't likely to be able to interoperate. > > Correct.
How about being able to specify multiple hashes? This would allow migration. -Justin
