On 12/1/05, Hallam-Baker, Phillip <pbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > On a point of information, most of the references I see in existing RFCs > are to sections in any case. I suspect this is because almost everyone refers to an HTML version in informal communication. But, I actually agree with Keith that keeping the format as a text file is the right thing to do. I agree with Tim about internationalization and printing reality, but think UTF-8 text files would be the best route. I don't like the idea of using HTML, because it breaks up the document and allows bitmap illustrations. I think Keith is spot-on when he says the text format encourages clear thinking. In the WG I frequent, I've found that the worst and most complicated ideas usually come with elaborate illustrations. Anyway, I'm still not clear on the what must-have software is preventing the IETF from using UTF-8. My linux systems allow me to write Thai and Katakana in vi. Guess it must be the printing. I haven't owned a printer since 1998, so I find it hard understand why some consider printing to be a frequent and important task. -- Robert Sayre "I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time." _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www1.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf