2.4.1. Why do we need a time zone registry and service?
2.4.1.1.
A time zone registry would be useful in producing a standardized list of time zones.
2.4.1.2.
A time zone service protocol would be useful in defining how time zones should be retrieved and in what format.
2.4.1.3.
A time zone registry and service would promote interoperability.
2.4.1.4.
A time zone registry and service would solve the problems encountered when trying to consume time zones.
2.4.1.5.
A time zone service means having centralized time zone definitions that are easy to update.
2.4.1.6.
A time zone registry and service could open the door for time zones being sent by reference (Useful for mobile devices and other bandwidth limited platforms).