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> Given the interest in whether 4 byte AS numbers will function, when > will a test network be put up using a 4 byte AS, and announced so > that everyone can test their readiness? > > A server hosted on such a network probably could produce a weekly > report, similar to the CIDR report, that shows the differences > between two byte AS connectivity and 4 byte, and gives a list of the > networks that have issues with 4 byte AS space. At least that way > there'd be some real data to argue about. nice... so one or more of the RIRs should ask the IANA for a delegation in the 4byte space and let a few brave souls run such a trap. The IETF has a proces for running such experiments that could be applied here. should I write it up and get the ball rolling? --bill
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