Re: Namespace-by-retrieval is consistent and coherent

Jonathan Borden wrote:

> Tim Bray wrote:
> >
> > 1. byte-for-byte string comparison of the namespace name as given
> > 2. byte-for-byte comparison of the indicated resource after retrieving it
>

< here there's an example showing the problem with #2>

>
> I'd say that #1 is the only reasonable option.

Yes, provided it isn't polluted by attaching any kind of formal meaning to the
strings.

Paul Abrahams