From: pw (p.willistelus.net)
Date: Fri May 16 2008 - 15:39:55 CDT

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Victor Duchovni wrote:
> On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 01:21:12PM -0700, pw wrote:
>
>> Yes, I understand that this is how it is currently working.
>> Is there, however, an error or problem in the RFC?
>
> Common sense suggests that a stable and widely implemented RFC such as
> 2821 the first thing to check is your interpretation. Suspect errors in
> the RFC only as a last resort. Ask for help understanding the RFC:
>
> - How can I tell whether the HELO response (or any multi-line
> response) is complete?
>
> Don't claim the RFC or a widely used implementation is in error:
>
> - Help the RFC is broken / Postfix violates the RFC / ...
>

Thanks. It turned out to be my lax reading of the full RFC text.

<EXCERPT>

    The format for multiline replies requires that every line, except the
    last, begin with the reply code, followed immediately by a hyphen,
    "-" (also known as minus), followed by text. The last line will
    begin with the reply code, followed immediately by <SP>, optionally
    some text, and <CRLF>. As noted above, servers SHOULD send the <SP>
    if subsequent text is not sent, but clients MUST be prepared for it
    to be omitted.

</EXCERPT>

Many thanks to everyone who helped turn the lights on.

Peter

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