[ntpwg] exposed data

Harlan Stenn stenn at ntp.org
Fri Dec 14 02:58:03 UTC 2007


Dave,

> The mode-6 protocol itself is not an issue; it just reveals what the 
> server sends. The ntpq program, which just lights up what is revealled 
> by the server, is not an issue. The ntpq program should never reveal 
> data on its own, which is why the flash decodes are so contentious. 
> These decodes use local interpretation which can be at odds with the 
> documentation and server design. This violates my original design which 
> required using only the data the server sends.

Works for me.

> If decodes are needed, 
> the server should send them.

I will begin the steps to see that this is how it works.

H


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