Re: MIME type for libpcap-format capture files

[Jefferson Ogata <Jefferson.Ogata () noaa gov>]

On 2008-12-13 01:17, Guy Harris wrote:
> On Dec 12, 2008, at 5:02 PM, Jefferson Ogata wrote:
> > I still think current and "ng" pcap formats should be distinguished in 
> > MIME type name.
>
> So do I, which is why I said it'd be something such as 
> application/pcap-ng-capture.

I was responding, however, to Phil Vandry, who seemed to be indicating 
that there was no need for a version designation in the MIME type, and 
that versions would be distinguished only by parsing the file itself:

On 2008-12-12 16:01, Phil Vandry wrote:
> I agree with Guy, the version is not necesary. At most I could imagine
> a version parameter ("Content-Type: application/pcap-capture; version=1")
> but even that is not necesary: the version will surely be unambiguously
> distinguishable by examining the beginning of the file (magic number).

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