10 Mar 96 17:09, Paul Edwards wrote to andrew clarke:

 ac>> 0x0800 - subject specifies name of file(s) to file-request, where 
 ac>> multiple file names are seperated by a space (ASCII 32)

 ac>> I think that clarification is relevant to the standard.

 > It's a curious question actually.  I am not sure whether it belongs in 
 > the FTS-1 negotation only, or the PKT format.  I feel that if I were to 
 > put it in the PKT format, then I would virtually be compelled to say how 
 > it is used to create a .REQ file.  Whereas the FTS-1 negotation requires 
 > it to be in a specific format.  BFN.  Paul.

The solution might be to explain in another document how .REQ files are
created from a packed message with file request status, eg. ".REQ file
creation is beyond the scope of this document.  Refer to document XYZ for
more information on .REQ files."

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