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Re: valid_hostname chokes on trailing dot

From: Noel Jones (njonesmegan.vbhcs.org)
Date: Wed Oct 01 2008 - 12:00:40 CDT


Chad Whitacre wrote:
> Wietse,
>
> > Sorry, that is backwards.
> >
> > If you want to "correct" Postfix behavior, then you need to
> > provide supporting documentation that Postfix is in error.
> >
> > So please point out the relevant sections of email related
> > RFCs, otherwise I suggest that you refrain from posting
> > "corrections".
>
> We've got a misunderstanding. I accept your statement that FQDN means
> something different in SMTP than DNS. I'm not trying to correct Postfix
> behavior, I'm trying to find the best reference to add to Wikipedia's
> article on FQDNs. If I'm not mistaken, 5321 2.3.5 is this reference
> (and, coincidentally, it appears that 5321 is being published as we
> speak). Yes?
>
>
>
> chad

Yes, that looks like an appropriate link.
it's certainly a better reference than this wandering thread...

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Noel Jones