Re: IDS> presentation style choices

From: Ira McDonald (blueroofmusic@gmail.com)
Date: Fri Feb 06 2009 - 13:17:22 EST

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    Hi Brian,

    I like Choice #2 better than Choice #1 (straight MS style).

    I also like the compactness and clarity (for implementors)
    of Choice #3.

    I think I'd vote for Choice #3.

    Cheers,
    - Ira

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    On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 11:17 PM, Brian Smithson
    <brian.smithson@ricoh-usa.com> wrote:
    > As I was looking at how to present the bit-level contents of NAP
    > packets, I found that there were several ways to present the information
    > and each one had some advantage and disadvantages. I don't know what is
    > best suited for this particular document, especially considering it in
    > the context of other PWG binding specs, the Microsoft documents, and
    > thinking ahead, compatibility with an NEA/TNC binding spec.
    >
    > Attached is an example of one attribute presented in different styles
    > for your consideration.
    >
    > Choice #1 is the most consistent with MS-SOH, but it is somewhat more
    > compact than what MS does.
    > Choice #2 is a variation on that theme, showing the positions of bits in
    > bit-fields.
    > Choice #3 is the most compact, because it embeds values into the diagram
    > where it is practical to do so.
    > Choice #4 -- there isn't one, but if you have suggestions or other
    > examples, I'm open...
    >
    > I don't really care what we choose, but I think that #2 could be a
    > problem for long bit-fields. Choice #1 is a safe choice if we're
    > considering style compatibility with MS, but I also like the compactness
    > and conciseness of Choice #3.
    >
    > Please look at the attachment and send me some feedback, or discuss on
    > the mailing list if that is appropriate.
    >
    > Thanks,
    >
    > --
    > Regards,
    > Brian Smithson
    > PM, Security Research
    > PMP, CISSP, CISA, ISO 27000 PA
    > Advanced Imaging and Network Technologies
    > Ricoh Americas Corporation
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    >
    >

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