4.4 Vendor Id It is often necessary to detect the version of the server so that bugs can be worked around. This extension allows the client to do so. (It may also be sent by the client using an EXTENDED request.) string "vendor-id" string vendor-structure string vendor-name string product-name string product-version uint64 product-build-number vendor-name Arbitrary name identifying the maker of the product. product-name Arbitrary name identifying the product. product-name Arbitrary string identifying the version of the product. product-build-number A build-number for the product, such that if a bug is fixed in build-number 'x', it can be assumed that (barring regression in the product) it is fixed in all build-numbers < 'x'.