[Standards] XEP-0115 redux

[Justin Karneges]

On Wednesday 09 January 2008 3:45 pm, Peter Saint-Andre wrote:
> Joe Hildebrand wrote:
> > On Jan 9, 2008, at 4:14 PM, Peter Saint-Andre wrote:
> >> My conclusion: Specify an MTI algorithm and say it is SHA-1, but allow
> >> other algorithms as registered with the IANA. If the market leans
> >> heavily toward MD5 or SHA-256, consider (in the future!) a change to
> >> the MTI algorithm by issuing an updated version of the spec (after
> >> proper list discussion etc.).
> >
> > Fine.  With the additional caveat that anyone who uses a algorithm that
> > isn't MTI isn't likely to be able to interoperate.
>
> Correct.

How about being able to specify multiple hashes?  This would allow migration.

-Justin