Ulf Lamping wrote:
> So if we want to group protocols, we should group (at least) most protocols, 
> to have the protocol list length dastically reduced.

True.  This could be a first step, though.  (I have to admit I was 
amazed there were 21 protocols--and that's only those with 
preferences--in the SS7 category.  I think there were 3 or 4 when I 
wrote the M2PA dissector, oh, wow, was it almost 6 years ago?  Anyway, 
taking 21 out of the list isn't a bad start.)

> Maybe the current Protocol Family overview 
> http://wiki.wireshark.org/ProtocolReference could work as a guideline to sort 
> protocols into such groups.

Maybe, though I'd leave the categorization to those who really know the 
protocols in question.  In fact I think SS7 is an easy example here 
because it's a simple, identifiable thing that encompasses quite a few 
protocols while not being overly broad.  I'd guess the others are more 
complicated.

> P.P.S: Will the packet tree context "Protocol Preferences ..." still work 
> with this? This feature is pretty useful!

Didn't try it but I _think_ the checkin comment says it should work.

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