> From: William Herrin <[email protected]>
> Address: Any element in a network packet used to calculate the packet's
> next hop.
That would make an MPLS tag an "address". Somehow I don't think so. (Not to
mention the TOS field, if anyone is still using TOS-dependent routing.)
In general, I think we're at a point of diminishing returns on discussing
terminology.
Existing terms (identifier, address, locator) are particularly problematic as
they already have meanings in most people's minds, and changing them is
nearly impossible. Just give it up.
If we really need a name for some particular crisp definition (such as the
one above), pick a new word/phrase, don't try and morph an existing word.
Noel
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