[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 
> >We certainly shouldn't *require* apps to make a decision, but (see my
> >previous message) we must make it possible for them. Therefore,
> >the API must provide an option for the sender to set the value.
> 
>         the problem is, we need to provide a way for apps to pick a non-
>         conflicting value to do that, and it gets very messy.  that is the
>         reason why my draft does not provide ways for apps to pick the value.

That is unavoidable, and not so messy if the current draft-ietf-ipv6-flow-label
is followed (IMHO).

   Brian
> 
> >In any case,
> >draft-itojun-ipv6-flowlabel-api-01.txt will have to be reviewed after we
> >reach consensus on draft-ietf-ipv6-flow-label
> 
>         yes, that is why it is expired state.
> 
> itojun

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On assignment at the IBM Zurich Laboratory, Switzerland
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