Manifest format MIME type

For the application manifest, the runtime spec currently defines a MIME type and an API for installing applications. Is it envisioned that a user agent can will acquire an install URL from an external source (and thus not rely on the API, but instead depend purely the MIME type)? 

If no, meaning that only the API (install() method) must be used to install an application, then it seems unlikely we will need the MIME type. 

This has implication for how the installation process is handled. 

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Received on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 14:06:09 UTC