Fwd: BCP 104,

["Fergie (Paul Ferguson)" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

Forgive the forwarding, but I thought this BCP might be of
interest to the list.

- ferg


[snip]


A new Request for Comments is now available in online RFC libraries.


        BCP 104
        RFC 4084

        Title:      Terminology for Describing Internet Connectivity
        Author(s):  J. Klensin
        Status:     Best Current Practice
        Date:       May 2005
        Mailbox:    john-ietf () jck com
        Pages:      11
        Characters: 24522
        SeeAlso:    BCP 104

        I-D Tag:    draft-klensin-ip-service-terms-04.txt

        URL:        ftp://ftp.rfc-editor.org/in-notes/rfc4084.txt


As the Internet has evolved, many types of arrangements have been
advertised and sold as "Internet connectivity".  Because these may
differ significantly in the capabilities they offer, the range of
options, and the lack of any standard terminology, the effort to
distinguish between these services has caused considerable consumer
confusion.  This document provides a list of terms and definitions
that may be helpful to providers, consumers, and, potentially,
regulators in clarifying the type and character of services being
offered.

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Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for
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