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From: matt@ncr-sd.UUCP
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Subject: Routing using @host1:@host2:user@host3
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Date: Tue, 27-Jan-87 23:26:03 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 27 23:26:03 1987
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Reply-To: matt@ncr-sd.UUCP (Matt Costello)
Organization: NCR Corporation, San Diego
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What is the status of using
	@host1:@host2:user@host3	# 1
versus the 'correct' but ugly
	@host1,@host2:user@host3	# 2

Do InterNet routers correctly handle the colon form of the address?
I've noticed that sendmail sites tend to use form #1, and MMDF sites
(on CSNET) tend to use form #2.  What I'd really like to know is if
form #1 is enough of an unofficial standard (like the magic '%' rule)
to make it universally acceptable?
-- 
Matt Costello, matt.costello@SanDiego.NCR.COM (registered w/ CSNET)
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