This was quite funny - both of you!
Of course, the first thing to do when you want to lose "complexity" is "Stop
adding to the problem" (as in "Put down the fork and push away from the
table...").
See you in Vancouver,
Spencer
From: "Richard Shockey" <richard@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Pekka Nikander" <pekka.nikander@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <ietf@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 1:35 PM
Subject: Re: "The IETF has difficulty solving complex problems" or
alternatively Why IMS is a big fat ugly incomprehensiable protocol
Pekka Nikander wrote:
In a whimsical mood, I put up a web page that tries to
clarify the comments that I made about complexity during
the Paris IETF Thursday plenary. So, for your bed time
enjoyment:
http://www.tml.tkk.fi/~pnr/FAT/
Pekka this is a outstanding piece of work and I would suggest an
alternative thesis that fits your model.
"Why IMS is similar to grotesque body fat --- the case for cranial
liposuction among IMS engineers"
"Compulsive IMS ...how to reckgonise the problem and how to treat it"
"Bulimia networka ( aka IMS ) is defined as a period of uncontrolled
definition of network elements. The network designer places up to10,000
boxes in an archichectural design . Bulimia networka is commonly
associated with excessive attendance at industry conferences and standards
bodies ( Stockholm Syndrome ) followed by purging behaviors, i.e., service
provider bankruptcy, layoffs, etc.
I'm sure we can expand on the model endlessly...
--Pekka Nikander
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