[dns-operations] TC=1 with RA=0 from a recursive resolver

[Mark Andrews]

In message <87io0f6i78.fsf at mid.deneb.enyo.de>, Florian Weimer writes:
> * Mark Andrews:
> 
> > That's what RFC 1034 says.
> >
> >    - The recursion available, or RA bit, is set or cleared by a
> >      name server in all responses.  The bit is true if the name
> >      server is willing to provide recursive service for the client,
> >      regardless of whether the client requested recursive service.
> >      That is, RA signals availability rather than use.
> >
> > If RD effects RA then the server is broken.
> 
> But RFC 1034 does not reflect current practice.

Nothing has changed this behaviour since RFC 1034 was written.

Mark
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