MIB module terminology

[Andy Bierman <abierman@cisco.com>]

Hi,

Bert has cited (several times) the use of the term 'FOO MIB' as
being incorrect -- it should be 'FOO MIB Module'.  I agree this
is more precise, but I disagree that 'FOO MIB' is ambiguous.

The term 'MIB' is hardly ever used alone, meaning the entire
Management Information Base, composed of every possible MIB Module.

The term 'FOO MIB' therefore is an acceptable shortened form
of the term 'FOO MIB Module', because the word 'FOO' indicates
it is only the 'FOO' portion of the overall MIB.

I propose that we allow the term 'FOO MIB' and 'FOO MIB Module'
to be used interchangeably in RFCs.  The short form is commonly 
used in conversation and documentation, and has been for years.

I know this is a nit, but I'm bored and have nothing better to
do than bug the IETF MIB cops ;-)

Andy