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RFC 2119, "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels", March 1997

Note: This RFC has been updated byRFC 8174

Errata ID:498
Status: Verified
Type: Technical
Publication Format(s) : TEXT
Reported By: Davidson, Malcolm
Date Reported: 2001-05-31

Section 1 says:

4. SHOULD NOT   This phrase, or the phrase "NOT RECOMMENDED" mean that   there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances when the   particular behavior is acceptable or even useful, but the full   implications should be understood and the case carefully weighed   before implementing any behavior described with this label.

It should say:

4. SHOULD NOT   This phrase, or the phrase "NOT RECOMMENDED", means that   there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances when the   particular behavior is acceptable or even useful, but the full   implications should be understood and the case carefully weighed   before implementing any behavior described with this label.

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