RE: simple text format ID

[haitao.tang@nokia.com]

Hi,

> [Haitao] I think we are talking about the character set(s)
> to be supported by SLoP? The good way may be (1) there MUST
> be a default character set and (2) other character sets 
> SHOULD/MAY be supported by SLoP. For example, for the simple
> text format of the coordinates or so alone, US-ASCII is 
> already enough. ;-)
> 
> Though, is it enough for SLoP?
> 
> [Peter] Why not?
> 
> Additional character sets only add complexity. I do not see 
> the benefit of supporting several different character sets
> for exchanging location information.
> 
> I would try to keep it simple and clear.

Yes, TRUE, simplicity is very important! My "MUST" comment above have made
it clear. 

The "SHOULD/MAY" comment serve as an option to support any location names,
target names, or so, coded with any non-default character set, for the very
daily needs of various people at various places when required.

> Peter

Thanks.

Haitao