no scheme names starting with punctuation

Pete Resnick has suggested that the URI syntax be changed to
disallow schemes that start with punctuation (+, .,  -).
Although we're unlikely to register such a scheme, it's allowed
now by the BNF.

Most implementations don't check, but there are other things
they don't check for either.

Are there any private schemes that would be affected?



Larry

Received on Wednesday, 7 January 1998 11:36:28 UTC