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Re: C&W Peering (and nTH Percentile Unite!)


From: James Thomason <james () divide org>
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:51:23 -0700 (PDT)


On Tue, 5 Jun 2001, Christopher A. Woodfield wrote:

Could you explain how the PSI/C&W peering fracas has /anything/ to do with 
Nth percentile billing?

Sure, allow me to connect the dots. 

1.  The existence of common "peering" relationships can be attributed to
    the lack of any standard basis for a transaction in the Internet
    environment. 


2.  The existence of nTH percentile billing can be attributed to the lack
    of any standard basis for a transaction in the Internet environment. 


Therefore: 

1.  The PSI/CW scenario is a relfection of an inequitable
    relationship. Stand in awe of the effeciency. 

2.  nTH percentile billing is a reflection of a hierarchy of inequitable
    relationships. 


At least, thats my opinion. 

Regards, 
James




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