3 Sep
2001
3 Sep
'01
7:19 p.m.
What I believe is needed is an allocation for IXP service networks as well as for the IX mesh, which is globally routable. I'd like to propose this alongside the existing proposal we have on the table. I agree with you Mike, I think this is the only way an IXP can show its independence from any one of its members (connected ISPs, carriers or whatever)
s/ixp/small isp/ i.e. the small isps want to appear independed from their upstream(s). the discussion over this has been going on nigh a decade. so what makes an ixp's business so special they warrant special treatment? randy