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From: kdb@intercon.com (Kurt Baumann)
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Subject: Re: B&W, FTP, Intercon, Interlink, and TGV Utilities Agreement
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Date: 6 Jun 91 15:41:56 GMT
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In article <42921@cup.portal.com>, Will@cup.portal.com (Will E Estes) writes:
> 1) Why did this group choose to create its own authentication, timing,
> and other basic services?  Why not just implement the OSF services?
> Was the desire to have a completely public-domain alternative to
> the OSF services?
> 

Yes, although I would rather call it open standards, than public-domain.

> 2) Why is Sun absent from the list of sponsoring companies?  
> Since you are using their RPC for these services, it seems
> like they have a lot to gain (publicity-wise, at least).
> 

Yes they do.  When they will "join" is not known.  I am relativly sure that 
they will at some point.

> 3) The article says that the initial project concentrates on mail
> and print services.  Can someone explain exactly what is being done
> here, and why are SMTP/POP and LPD-type utilities not sufficient
> for the desired purpose?
> 

Think of SMTP/POP as 1st generation applications/protocols.  Then it will 
become clearer what is being attempted.  Keep your eyes open around InterOp 91.

> This strikes me as an interesting agreement, somewhat in the spirit
> of FTP's initial packet-driver effort.  With strong support from the
> user community it might just succeed.

I think I speak for all.  We hope that this is true.


Kurt Baumann                  703.709.9890
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