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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (99)	8/31/2001 2:17:09 AM
From: ahhaha	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 290

So you make tables hierarchical or "object oriented" so their scope is determined by a control plane or by self-limitation. Why should a payload have the innate ability to reach any router on the planet? We don't give software program modules such scope. The article indicates that MPLS control isn't a problem at Layer 2. At Layer 3 it can be a problem if you linearly extrapolate as Bush has done. However, BGP is a mighty nice way to fly. Can't we all just get along by using these protocols in a way that leverages their benefits without abusing their limitations? BGP works well in the delimited environment of the edge core, but not at a finer granularity at the edge edge. Why flush MPLS down the drain simply because its implementation at a greater control point is problematic? The more the intelligence you want the less performance you will get. Use the right tools in the right place. Using a pipe wrench on a wrist watch won't work. Hey, all these firms from JNPR to EXTR wish they had these problems!