Re: [Hist Trivia] IP Protocol Layers2001-07-23 12:10:03Jon Crowcroft wrote: on reflection (pun intended): layering is a clothing methodology for people who live in fractal climates not a design pattern for correct or efficient communications systems.... cheers jon Another adage: model != mechanism I.e., layering is, IMO at least, a model. Fine for describing things, but not necessarily a good blueprint for an implementation. Joe
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