Subject: iSCSI Feature Discussion

From: [email-masked]
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 20:32:33 -0400

I've seen a couple of comments whose form I need to
discourage:

(1) On the boot and copy manager sessions, saying that
something's been in there for a long time is a rather
weak reason for keeping it.  Technical rationale is
needed, and it's ok to question things that may have
seemed like a good idea way back when.  These session
types have turned out to be a worked example, as I
strongly support the direction of removing these
session types.  I would ask everyone to please focus
on technical rationale, not how long something's been
in the draft without attracting attention.

(2) The attempt to refer the Alias issue to the naming
and discovery team is misplaced.  Design teams are a
vehicle for making progress, not a tool for squelching
discussion.  Yes, the design team put the Alias in,
but requiring someone who objects to it to get their
permission to object is backwards - objecting on the
mailing list is fine, and should lead to explanations
from those who think the feature is a good idea.

Thanks,
--David

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