The consensus on this text
It is worth noting that the file transfer protocol (FTP [35]) uses a
very similar code architecture and that the SMTP codes are based on
the FTP model. However, SMTP uses a one-command, one-response model,
while FTP is asynchronous and the 1yz codes are not part of the SMTP
model.
is almost dead even. I'll leave this one open for two more days, then
give a consensus call. If it remains even, it will become "editor's choice".
Tony Hansen
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