Pekka, This is staring to sound a lot more like a research project than something the IETF should be considering standardizing now. I wonder if it might be better to complete the research and then decide the best way to signal it's usage (e.g., bit, control protocols, etc.).
Bob >Now, under these specific conditions the "bit method" seems >to work. Not perfectly, but well enough. On the other hand, >the bit method *cannot* be used as a generic bidding down >protection, as I mistakenly thought for a couple of weeks. >And of course it is possible that there is still some flaw >in my thinking and/or in the explanation above. If that is >the case, I'd be happy if you or anyone could please point >that out. > >Well, personally I consider the bit method as a gross >hack, and really wish that we can create something better. >The need is there. We just need a method. -------------------------------------------------------------------- IETF IPng Working Group Mailing List IPng Home Page: http://playground.sun.com/ipng FTP archive: ftp://playground.sun.com/pub/ipng Direct all administrative requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------
