Re: "The IETF has difficulty solving complex problems" or alternatively Why IMS is a big fat ugly incomprehensiable protocol

[Richard Shockey <richard at shockey.us>]

Spencer Dawkins wrote:

> This was quite funny - both of you!
>
> Of course, the first thing to do when you want to lose "complexity" is 
> "Stop adding to the problem" (as in "Put down the fork and push away 
> from the table...").


Oh..darn ..you mean I cant have a Session Border Controller for dessert ?

Grumble Grumble ..< burrrrrp>

> See you in Vancouver,
>
> Spencer
>
> From: "Richard Shockey" <richard at shockey.us>
> To: "Pekka Nikander" <pekka.nikander at nomadiclab.com>
> Cc: <ietf at ietf.org>
> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 1:35 PM
> Subject: Re: "The IETF has difficulty solving complex problems" or 
> alternatively Why IMS is a big fat ugly incomprehensiable protocol
>
>
> > Pekka Nikander wrote:
> >
> > > In a whimsical mood, I put up a web page that tries to
> > > clarify the comments that I made about complexity during
> > > the Paris IETF Thursday plenary.  So, for your bed time
> > > enjoyment:
> > >
> > >   http://www.tml.tkk.fi/~pnr/FAT/
> >
> >
> >
> > Pekka this is a outstanding piece of work and I would suggest an 
> > alternative thesis that fits your model.
> >
> > "Why IMS is similar to grotesque body fat --- the case for cranial 
> > liposuction among IMS engineers"
> >
> > "Compulsive IMS ...how to reckgonise the problem and how to treat it"
> >  "Bulimia networka ( aka IMS ) is defined as a period of uncontrolled 
> > definition of network elements. The network designer places up 
> > to10,000 boxes in an archichectural design . Bulimia networka is 
> > commonly associated with excessive attendance at industry conferences 
> > and standards bodies ( Stockholm Syndrome ) followed by purging 
> > behaviors, i.e., service provider bankruptcy, layoffs, etc.
> >
> > I'm sure we can expand on the model endlessly...
> >
> > > --Pekka Nikander 
>
>
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