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next-best-transport! down with ethernet!


From: Christopher Morrow <morrowc.lists () gmail com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:06:55 -0500

(you forgot to change subj:)

On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 7:59 AM, Cameron Byrne <cb.list6 () gmail com> wrote:
Next topic, ethernet is too chaotic and inefficient to deploy and support
mission critical applications in LAN or WAN or data center.

yes, let's get something with say fixed sized packets, ability to have
predictable jitter and also, for fun, no more STP!
Ethernet is too complex, maybe something simpler? I hear there's this
new tech 'ATM'? it seems to fit the bill!

:)
(Happy new year almost)


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