[ntpwg] exposed data

[Danny Mayer]

David L. Mills wrote:
> Harlan,
> 
> 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. If decodes are needed, 
> the server should send them.
> 
> The ntpq program, protocol and server revelations were never intended to 
> be standardized. The program was and is used as a diagnostic, the 
> details of which can be adjusted and/or expanded from time to time, 
> especailly as new features like orphan and Autokey are implemnted and 
> tested. The program should be flexible and usable, even with warts.
> 
> Your mission has absolutely no legs in the context of the protocol, ntpq 
> or revealled informatio. It has absolultely brilliant legs for the MIB 
> mission and should be seriously discussed in that context.
> 
> Dave

I agree.

Danny