Re: stamping rubber2000-12-21 20:40:031. There is nothing to prevent a competing design team. Just ask the Instant Messaging folks. competitive cooperation has been impressively demonstrated in the management area for the last year or more. 2. Yes, it does provide tactical advantage to the folks that do the specification work early. Come to think of it, though, that is ALWAYS true in the IETF and is viewed as a pragmatic strength, not a political maneuver. doing the hard work while others are chatting is a win in much of life. randy
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