Re: AGIS/DIGEX

[Robert Laughlin <robert () portal dx net>]

On Tue, 29 Oct 1996, Cathy Wittbrodt wrote:
> In my opinion you are all overlooking one issue here.  Our customers are the 
> reason we exist and providing global connectivity to customers is important.

> many of these providers with the really strict peering policies have
> some very unhappy customers (I have talked to quite a few of them). They
> are unhappy because they can't get to all the destinations they need to.  I 
> think in the end the customers will vote by connecting elsewhere. 



I agree with you 100%.  The ironic thing is that when a network adopts a 
very strict peering policy, they are limiting their *OWN* connectivity to 
something less than optimal. It's like refusing to play basebase unless 
you are allowed to run bases in your 4 wheeler.  Sure it looks impressive 
to drive around the diamond, but the players on foot can maneuver so much 
faster that your wheels work to your disadvantage.

My network has at least one path, sometimes more, to all Internet
destinations.  If it did not, we would have some very unhappy customers. 
When I seek peering, it's to improve connectivity not establish it.  And
connectivity improves equally on both sides. 

Best Regards,
Robert Laughlin

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