as numbers

Sun Jul 31 16:58:09 UTC 2005

> Given the interest in whether 4 byte AS numbers will function, when 
> will a test network be put up using a 4 byte AS, and announced so 
> that everyone can test their readiness?
> 
> A server hosted on such a network probably could produce a weekly 
> report, similar to the CIDR report, that shows the differences 
> between two byte AS connectivity and 4 byte, and gives a list of the 
> networks that have issues with 4 byte AS space. At least that way 
> there'd be some real data to argue about. 

	nice... so one or more of the RIRs should ask the IANA
	for a delegation in the 4byte space and let a few 
	brave souls run such a trap.  The IETF has a proces	
	for running such experiments that could be applied here.

	should I write it up and get the ball rolling?

--bill