[net2-wg] Collection and dissemination TEPs

[Rodrigo Fonseca]

I think this is a good idea.
We will coordinate to write the Collection TEP.

Rodrigo




On 2/4/06, Philip Levis <pal at cs.stanford.edu> wrote:
> Given that we're pretty settled on the design and interfaces of
> collection and dissemination, it might be good to now write them up
> as TEPs. I figure it's probably better if they have separate TEPs.
> I'll coordinate with David Gay, but for now it's safe to allocate
> numbers 117 and 118.
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> Having initial drafts of these TEPs for the TTX could be a good
> milestone, as it will provide a way for the community to give
> feedback and see what direction the WG is going. As TEPs are
> generally reasonably short, e.g., 4 pages of text, accomplishing this
> doesn't seem out of line in a week. I'm happy to write up the
> Dissemination TEP. Kyle, Om, Rodrigo, how do you feel about writing
> up a Collection TEP? At this point, the TEP can specify the component
> names and interfaces to the protocols. As the TEPs would be in Draft,
> we can, later down the line, figure out whether we want to
> additionally specify packet formats and update them accordingly.
>
> Also, going through the (brief) exercise of writing TEPs could be
> good. The best place to start is by taking a current one and just
> copying its structure. TEP 1 describes the format that you have to
> follow.
>
> I figure the outline for TEP 117: Dissemination will look something
> like this:
>
> I. Introduction
> II. Dissemination Protocols
> III. Components and Interfaces
> IV. Consistency
> V. Author's Addresses
> VI. Citations
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Phil
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