On Wed, Mar 21, 2007 at 08:57:41AM +1100, Geoff Huston wrote:
>
> >
> >Copying Henk's word, I would like to make it an even bit stronger
> >(I've sent a similar msg to the ADs earlier): I see values of keeping
> >GROW for another while. In addition to the need of finishing MRT
> >work, this group seems appropriate place to help with the coming
> >effort (which is supposedly topics of Routing area meeting on
> >Thursday) on the need to better understand BGP table growth and on
> >what can be done to improve BGP dynamics/churn, topics that have been
> >covered by GROW in the past.
>
> Sadly, the level of contribution to GROW has tapered off over the
> past 2 years to the point that the working group was effectively
> inactive. Wishing it were otherwise is a Fine Sentiment, but actually
> making it happen is very a tough ask.
>
> One way of re-invigorating the effort is to draw a line at where we
> are and say "this working group is done" and setting forth with a new
> charter and a new working group with clearly articulated objectives
> that express what folk are interested in and willing to contribute
> to. This seems to be to be an ideal opportunity to do precisely that.
FWIW, I agree that the grow wg should remain as a (one of very few) places
where operational coordination occurs. I also agree with Geoff that if it
is to remain, the time is now to re-charter it with new work as described
by Lixia's message excerpt above.
--Vince
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