On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 11:42:19AM -0500, Rick Matthews wrote:
> Dean and Alan,
>  I've been following this case, and tend to agree with Alan. Here is
> why. The introduction of an externalized (user available) status to indicate
> that a file may not be accessible immediately is of value. I think we 
> all agree
> here. Particularly since it fits into the existing framework.
>  Where the issue under discussion is whether the architecture behind 
> the flag is
> sufficient. Dean, from the HSM point of view, is viewing the flag as an HSM
> attribute.

In this note, including the bits I've not quoted, I believe Rick has
accurately stated my concerns.  I've had a few conversations with him since
this case was submitted and I did promise him that if I couldn't present an
argument that would persuade him to derail it, or Alan to modify it, that I'd
take that as an indication that I'm on the wrong track.

I have no further objections, and I seem to have run out of my magic
Persuasion powder.  I think this bit will be good for the HSM products, so
we'll take the good and run with it.

Dean

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