Re: .ORG problems this evening

[bmanning () karoshi com]

> Bill, I know you know better, so let's try more facts and less
> FUD.  Mmmmkay?  Your above paragraph is a red herring that is
> analogous to saying "all multihomed services must be run on the
> router itself".

        yes, it does lean that way... but to expose a sigma-six
        blip in how some people may think about anycasting techniques.

> Here's the deal:  DNS server runs a BGP/OSPF/whatever speaker.

        One model.  ISC is enamored of this model.  I'm not.
        http://www.isc.org/tn/isc-tn-2003-1.txt

> You won't find a turnkey RPM to do it, but that doesn't mean it's
> impossible.  In fact, if you slow down and read previous posts,
> you'll note some very big hints re how to build such a working
> system.  If you're limited to installing out-of-the-box packages,
> you _will_ have a huge mess... but that's not my problem.

        Nope, it can even be done w/ COTS technologies.
        Been there, Done that.  Ate the cheese as fondue.
        
        
> >     This has impact on the design of anycast solutions.
> >     Ultra has one model, ISC has another, and PCH uses
> >     a third. The more generic content crowd has its favorites.
> >     Then there are the "load-balancing" vendors who
> >     cater to these folks.  One size does not fit all.
>
> Okay, I'll give you credit for that paragraph.

        thanks.  we now return you to your worst-design
        show&tell.  (my fav today....  optical connectors!)

> Eddy

--bill