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Re: [RRG] Why delaying initial packets matters



Stig,

On Feb 10, 2008, at 11:36 PM, Stig Venaas wrote:
Right, I agree we need to look into the possible issues first.


I can see at least 3 possible theoretical effects of delaying the first
packet.

1. First packet is delayed, packets are kept in order
2. First packet is delayed, subsequent packets may arrive first
3. All initial packets dropped

Which of these apply depends on how the application protocol or
transport protocol behaves, as well as the underlying system.

Since all of these are possible today, won't all application or transport protocols need to deal with the possibility of these happening already?

Regards,
-drc


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