Re: optics pricing (Re: Weird GigE Media Converter Behavior)

["Peter Galbavy" <peter.galbavy () knowtion net>]

Lars Erik Gullerud wrote:
> Then there's always the option to implement something else. Hm, where
> can I order a CARP license again...?

... which is why I think I used VRRP as an example - "ignore and replace" as 
opposed to "embrace and extend".

In answer to Mark Borchers' point about the IETF draft mentioning 
"reasonable and non-discriminatory", I have the reply from Cisco's dude 
(whose name I forget, but I think he reads NANOG) that offers "me" the 
license, on non-discrimintory terms, part of which is to never claim against 
Cisco for any patent I may hold. That's not reasonable to me. But hey.

I only used VRRP as an example and by no means as the single only one. I 
like W3C's way of doing things, and not the IETF's for the moment - but I 
suppose the subject line should change to reflect a different area of 
discussion... still about the network operators costs though.

Peter