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ATMARP server source code/"classic IP"

  • From: "Andrew G. Malis" <malis@nexen.com>
  • Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 17:21:12 -0400
  • cc: GrandyC@mail.ndhm.gtegsc.com (GrandyC), ion@nexen.com, malis@nexen.com

Don,

> I am curious about the genesis of the term "classic IP."  Can anyone tell
> me where this came from.  In particular it appears to be a euphemism for 
> unicast IP, i.e. IP minus many-to-many multicast.

I suggest you read RFC 1932, "IP over ATM: A Framework Document",
which summarizes many of the early discussions in the IP over ATM
working group, especially with regard to various models of how to do
IP over ATM.

Cheers,
Andy
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