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Re: Another UUNET Explanation

From: Robert Bowman <rob () elite exodus net>
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 17:00:58 -0700 (PDT)

layer 2 vs. layer 3

tis like comparing a motorcyle to an automobile--both get you places
but in fairly different ways

rob


I've noticed that several of the larger networks use frame-relay.

Why? Our experience with frame-relay with the local telco has had
mixed results.

What technical advantages does a frame-relay network have over an 
IP routed network?

Thanks!

Joe

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Another UUNET Explanation Chad Skidmore (Jul 01)
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- Re: Another UUNET Explanation Joe McGuckin (Jul 01)
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    - Topological significance of transport technologies [Was: Re: Another UUNET Explanation] Paul Ferguson (Jul 01)
    - Re: Topological significance of transport technologies [Was: Re: Robert Bowman (Jul 01)
    - Re: Topological significance of transport technologies Sean M. Doran (Jul 01)
    - Re: Topological significance of transport technologies Paul Ferguson (Jul 01)
    - Re: Topological significance of transport technologies Dorian R. Kim (Jul 02)
    - Re: Another UUNET Explanation Alex Rubenstein (Jul 01)
    - Re: Another UUNET Explanation Robert Bowman (Jul 01)
    - Re: Another UUNET Explanation Dorian R. Kim (Jul 02)
    - Re: Another UUNET Explanation Sean M. Doran (Jul 01)
    - Re: Another UUNET Explanation Alex Rubenstein (Jul 01)

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