Re: new draft of Z39.50 URL specification

> In other words, the "?docid" construct would still be *included*, but would
> be reduced to just "?".  Perhaps I should change the wording to make it
> reduce the chances of interpreting the syntax as restrictive in this case.

And perhaps the syntax should have extra brackets around docid to make clear
that this is permitted:
	...
	[?[docid]
	...

> I agree that it is reasonable for some uses of URLs.  The thinking behind
> these two Z39.50 URL schemes was to slice through a couple of important
> special problem areas somewhat restrictively, and possibly create a third
> scheme to implement more functionality (eg, a fully general Z39.50 URL)
> as it was called for.
> 
> Do you have a specific application in mind that needs these hints today?

No, I don't have any specific application in mind.  And I guess the syntax
could be redefined in the future if necessary to be broader and still be
compatible with the current definition.

Mike
mgursky@cdplus.com

Received on Wednesday, 22 March 1995 16:39:15 UTC