J3/00-191 Date: 11 May 2000 To: J3 From: Erik W. Kruyt Subject: Usage of name, identifier, local name, local identifier concerns: J3/00-007R1 1. What is the difference of a name and an identifier? Please define the term identifier in 2.5.1, add it to the heading of this section and add it to the index and the glossary. 2. In 11.3.2 "local identifier" and "identifier" are used alternatively. Is this difference in wording relevant in each case? If not I suggest to use "local identifier" in each occurrence accept in (1) of the list of local identifiers to improve readability. 3. In 11.3.2 In the list of local identifiers "(3) The name or defined operator of the entity ..." What is a "defined operator of an entity"? Why is the word "identifier" not used here? 4. In note 4.41 the term "local name" is used. Why is the term "local identifier" not used? For consistency and readability I suggest to use the wording "local identifier" here. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Erik W. Kruyt (E-mail) VOICE:+31 71 5276804 Leiden University, Dept. of Physiology Erik W. Kruyt (E-mail) VOICE:+31 71 5276804 Leiden University, Dept. of Physiology P.O. box 9604 Work Fax: +31 71 5276782 Leiden 2300 RC Netherlands Additional Information: Version 2.1 Last Name Kruyt First NameErik W. Label WorkP.O. box 9604 Leiden, 2300 RC Netherlands Revision 19990422T092748Z