Hi George, On 4/26/11 11:56 AM, TheMburu George wrote:
Hey Michuki
I liked your last bit where you advised on the way forward. Remember that this idea is not based on the current limitations of routing protocols but rather possibilities and features that would come in handy since we are fast moving into a unified data village (if I may call it that). This means I was not implying how it will work on IS IS, OSPF or any other protocol but rather how each had to be tweaked to cater for new features, so lets not argue on how they each work.
Well to start with am not arguing on how they work. In fact am trying to add more value to the discussion by being more specific which you are not. This is a technical mailing list where we have to deal with the technical issues in their full detail. So for instance what you call tweaks are referred to as updates and are as a result of years of engineers spending time developing the standards. Therefore am happy to discuss features and possibilities - but first i would also like to understand a) is this something that can be done in the current setting but with alot of inconvenience b) not possible to achieve in the current setting and would require feature development into the existing protocols.
Additionally RFC is simply Request For Comments where standards emerge.
meaning?
I am currently stuck with my ISP at home and I cannot migrate since it requires additional investment on another new infrastructure hence the need can't we advance or create a model where it would be possible to move without needing new infrastructure or even set-up.
Well you ask a fundamental question. I will build it up; 1) So why is my providers WiMAX CPE not compatible with or supported by another providers network - so everytime i move i have to buy another CPE. Can't i just invest in one WiMAX CPE and move from one provider to another 2) So why is it that if i change a provider in a cabled building i have to pay a setup cost which involves them pulling a new cable to my office - i have afew more cables and i wish i can change provider without pulling in a new cable. My answer to the above - its got nothing to do with Standards - but a business model. Thats why your Toyota parts cannot fit on a Nissan but they are both cars and will take you from point A to B. The internet would not be where it is today if it lacked a business model - its one of its strengths and weakness too.
That is a need which I believe if well looked at by the IETF community and skunks can result to a higher or better features on the routing protocols.
The IETF is an open community - subscribe and contribute to the discussions. I for one would be happy to have a Kenyan co-author a author draft.
Meanwhile lemme look at the sites u recommended.
Cool!, Michuki.