C11 — Content of an Any is a pointer to the type -- Issue

Summary: In PIN4O.00001 OMG have ruled that the content of an any is a
pointer to the type. So a long in an Any looks like this;

any ----> long

But what about strings? As this type includes a pointer part
itself the above rules would make the following appear to be the
conformant case;

any----> ptr to string -----> string : option 1

Having a pointer to a pointer is a bit unwieldy but appears to follow
the rules. Collapsing this to simply a pointer to the str thus;

any----> string : option 2

is more natural for programmers but ambiguous within the spec.

We would like to know which of these two options is correct.

Section C - Interpretation Responses

The Open Group Initial Response:
This request is being sent for review by OMG. We request that OMG
rule which of the two options is correct or whether both are equally
so.

Consultants Initial Response:
We recommend this request be sent to OMG for a binding interpretation.

We recommend a PIN be granted to clarify the requirements for branding
irrespective of which of the two options OMG selects.

urgent resolution, issue closed