1. Security
2. Cost.
I can understand these reasons. However, the programs you refer to can
do a lot more than I would need. They can browse/check all the lines
from everyone. That is an obvious no-go for 'us plebs'.
I am wondering if the QoS API allows the requesting application to
receive constant notifications about the actual shape that its sole
channel is in. If, say, there are five routers between the start and end
point, and the one in the center decides to downgrade the quality of
your connection, because another one came along with a higher rating
(which should not be able to downgrade yours, I know) does your
application get any intel about this?
I suspect that the entire QoS negotiation is being dealt with before any
data has been sent, and the talk is over when the channel has been
established.
Of course, I may be completely wrong and someone might have written a
Java/PHP/C (insert your language of choice here) SNMP manager which can
get onto the 'net and identify trouble spots. I haven't heard of one, but
then I've never looked :-)
I remember reading about a graphical client program that could do
something like that, but I've already checked my pile of old magazines
and couldn't find it.
O well, something to look out for. :-)
Warren
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