Re: [apps-discuss] IETF technical plenary: the end of application protocols

[Hannes Tschofenig <[e-mail]>]

The most important aspect to look at is where interoperability is truly needed. 
The speakers at the plenary will argue that you do not need interoperability everywhere.

Do not get me wrong - interoperability is great but it comes at a cost. 

If you look at the Web application space then you would quickly ask yourself "Where would the Web be if everything has to be standardized?"


On Mar 21, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Bhumip Khasnabish wrote:

> >This is what I see, too: each service will have its own API / protocol,
> >resulting in wonderful vendor lock-in for the service provider but a
> >distinct lack of interoperability across services. We've just moved the
> >problem elsewhere.
> >Peter
> Yes, actually each service, service provider, developer-group, etc. and so on start using own protocol/API .. the problem actually gets worse .. and the silos get bigger and bigger (not necessarily better). 
>  
> Bhumip