[JDEV] File transfer v's URL sending [+ports]

[James Widman]

Michael Brown wrote:
> Can someone tell me how to differentiate between sending someone a URL 
> 'link' to someone and sending an actual file?  Is there a difference? 

The 'jabber:iq:oob' or 'jabber:x:oob' namespaces should be used for file transfer -- clients shouldn't open up browser windows for URLs in these spaces.  Links should be in the the <body/> or XHMTL space.

> Also, can someone tell me what port (range) file transfers and other oob 
> transfers should be assigned to?  Is there any guidence on this?

Any random non-reserved port, preferably a high number.

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James Widman
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