Re: [leafnode-list] Re: tin does not reconnect to newsserver

[Matthias Andree <ma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joerg Dietrich <joerg@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> On Fri, Sep 21, 2001 at 12:52:44PM +0200, Matthias Andree wrote:
> > > Calm down, please. The nntp-ext working group will probably
> > > submit the draft to the IESG in December. The current draft
> 
> Would you then also please notice that there is no standard
> defining NNTP.

Is there not? There is a proposed standard, RFC-977, at least.

> Yes, tin is broken. But that's not my point. I replied to your
> claim that it is unpolite behavior to time out a connection
> without sending a message.

RFC-977 defines a message code for the discontinuation of service. It is
not labeled "optional".

-- 
Matthias Andree

"Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety deserve
neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

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