[ntpwg] Re: [ntp:hackers] Re: peer flash bits

[Harlan Stenn]

Dave,

> The ntpd doesn't return anything except raw status bits and raw 
> vegetables. It does no interpret the bits or provide flash tool tips. 

If you don't understand why this is untenable then let's agree to
disagree and I'll do whatever I can to fix the problem.

> That's the function of ntpq in whatever form.

ntpq cannot possibly do this job under the present circumstances.

> Can we go beyond the flasher issue, which is not a specification
> issue? 

Anybody can focus on whatever they choose.

I'm gonna fix this problem, along with whatever other problems I can
work on.

H