Re: Wired Q: Embedded NT

[owen () DeLong SJ CA US (Owen DeLong)]

Given the brokenness of NT's networking stack, I would certainly reject
any solution which involved embedding NT in a piece of networking hardware.

Owen

> Hi all,
>
> James Glave at Wired News again. This time around I am seeking opinions on
> behalf of a friend up at Wired (the print magazine) -- concerning embedded
> NT. I couldn't find any discussion in the nanog archive, so I'm wondering
> if anoyne here has any experience with, or knowledge of, embedding NT in
> networking hardware - if that even makes any sense....?
>
> > From: Jesse Freund <freund () wired com>
> > i'm working on a piece about nt-embedded and i have a couple of questions.
> > i'm hoping you might be able to hook me up with a smart network operator or
> > someone else in the know or perhaps you know.  basically, i'm curious why
> > the hell someone would want a version of nt embedded in a switch or router?
> > and who provides the custom solutions nt-embedded is meant to replace?
>
> Thanks, all!
>
> jtg
>
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