Peter,
Speaking for the TIS PCA, we make a reasonable effort to have the DNs
conform to the X.500 and NADF rules. We probably don't know
eveerything there is to know about these rules, and we have already
encountered resistance from some clients who want DNs that clearly
fall outside of the NADF guidelines.
We'll support and sensible approach that leads to consistency in the
use of DNs.
With respect to NASA's DN, are you aware of a MITRE study in progress
that is looking at, among other things, how U.S. government entities
should be assigned DNs?
Steve