Re: Provider Independent addressing format drafts

[Brian E Carpenter <brian@hursley.ibm.com>]

Tony Hain wrote:
> 
> Brian E Carpenter wrote:
> > I agree. I think this is *very bad* for aggregation, since it
> > won't just
> > be the IBM's of this world who go for it. If every small company goes
> > for a PI /48, the BGP table is a lost cause. I don't believe this
> > is a good idea.
> 
> Please read the current text. The recommendation specifically addresses
> the small business / telecommuter case.

Yes, and I don't believe it will work as you expect. Small companies will
use PI /48s and ISPs will announce them in exchange for money. Tragedy of
the commons all over again.

   Brian