Several have argued for inclusion of frag support within WS-T Others have argued against it. Issues as I hear them: 1. Composability. It is probably better (in my opinion) of doing nothing that would hinder alternative frag support mechanisms in WS-T In this regard, a proposal that gave frag support an independent namespace and used traditional composition mechanisms would make it clear. 2. Defining a clear direction. Inclusion of frag support in T does establish a clear direction. It is argued that it is more clear to be contained within the WS-T spec (and namespace?) 3. Adoption. This is a bit unclear. Certainly a good frag spec would encourage adoption. If composability with alternative frag support specs were discouraged, on the other hand, then adoption of WS-T might be reduced. There is one known implementation of frag support in another spec, that is the version defined in WS-Man. It currently exists by composing with an underlying WS-T. it is not clear to me that including this frag proposal in WS-T would encourage or discourage them from using their own. They are an independent minded group. Proposal: (a bit of a cuisinart approach to be sure) 1. Include the frag support spec within WS-T 2. Compose it with traditional mechanisms 3. Give it its own namespace Does this cut the baby in half well enough? thanks -bob
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