ext_208529 (
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2008-12-15 03:34 pm (UTC)
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There was a very wise gentleman who helped build the internet, who postulated the following in terms of interoperability:
Be conservative in what you do; be liberal in what you accept from others.
— Jon Postel (1943-1998)
This is known as Postel's law. I've found it applies to more than just Internet protocols.
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Be conservative in what you do; be liberal in what you accept from others.
— Jon Postel (1943-1998)
This is known as Postel's law. I've found it applies to more than just Internet protocols.