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According to Paul Ferguson: > > At 12:36 AM 3/29/96 -0500, Shikhar Bajaj wrote: > > > > >Several of our clients seriously consider > >ATM/SONET the best way to go because they feel that a switched > >technology like ATM is the best single technology (currently) > >to offer them high speed and support for multiple applications (like > >video and voice, as well as data). They are not just sending around > >200-byte IP packets. Furthermore, the ability to get > >quality of service support and guarantees is important them. They don't > >think that RSVP, when it comes, will be enough. Finally, > >to them, the economics makes sense. They understand the limitations > >(i.e. overheads) and believe that they are acceptable. > > > > What you fail to mention, however, is that in an effort to achieve > these noble goals across the Internet, you are relegated to using IP > over ATM. This is the fatal flaw. > Yes, I admit my guilt. Our clients are looking at solutions in parallel with the Internet. They feel that sole reliance on the Internet will not cut it. > Sorry. I remain unconvinced. That's fine. I'm not trying to sell anything to anyone :). Shikhar
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