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To: The Ox who wrote (11783)	7/24/2001 12:57:59 AM
From: Raymond Duray	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12823

Hi Michael, Thanks for the sketch of the VOD plumbing. Sounds like a phantasmagoria of detail at the headend. Are the techs in the cable industry going to be able to adapt to this level of complication? This sure seems like a whole 'nuther world from the standard smorgasbord of canned entertainment they shovel out now. -Ray

To: The Ox who wrote (11783)	7/24/2001 3:02:49 AM
From: Frank A. Coluccio	Respond to of 12823

Your post closely parallels that of my own to the same issue: Message 16118087 Is the problem simply one of applying old assumptions in the presence of new capabilities? Since we are referring to the open 'Net here versus a walled garden upper-spectrum controlled delivery, then I'm sure some would suggest that that question should be rephrased as follows: "Is the problem simply one of applying old assumptions in the presence of new obstacles?" Are there factors endemic in the Internet model that do not harmonize well with the network economics that conventional wisdom would dictate in a more tamed venue? I think that's the point. It could just be one of those instances where the economies that are good for email, as they presently exist, are just not up to speed for services demanding of deterministic delivery to the masses. Some break away thinking needs to be employed here leading to some new architectural solutions. Granted, easily said. I'm not sure if this is what Jim's asking about, but it occurred to me, in any event. Open Internet delivery is a lot different than walled garden delivery. If we accept that proposition, then we have a starting point for discussion, and to explore solutions. IP mechanisms, however, are not as straightforward and intuitive as those that the layman might feel comfortable with in a more controlled environment, such as HFC proper. FWIW/FAC