Re: Inter-provider relations

[Robert Laughlin <robert () portal dx net>]

On Fri, 25 Oct 1996, Robert Bowman wrote:
> While I agree in theory with the MLPA concept, the only "headache" it truly
> alleviates is that of getting any contract signed.  It doesn't mystically
> configure the direct peering or the peering through the routing arbiter.
  -snip- 
> A centralized database, wherein all contacts from an ISP/NSP are kept (new
> peering contacts, admin, techie, etc) along with current peering policy seems
> like something that would have alleviated hundreds of hours for me..
> Maybe the tooth fairy will deliver it someday..

My MUP (multilateral universal peering) concept is a bit different from
the MLPA.  I am including a software change that *does* establish peering
thru the route arbiters between all signatories as well as the 
contact/informational database you seek. 

Best Regards,
Robert Laughlin
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