Re: [Can] The name CAN

We have been working hard for ‘CAN’ for a long time. It might be not perfect but I think it is acceptable for many of the partners. Moreover, as Linda said, it sounds ‘powerful’ and has passions. So I prefer to continue using "CAN".
Not sure about whether there would be more problems to change the name now. If we have to change it, how about ‘CARP: Computing-Aware Routing procedure/protocol’, which could be better to indicate the routing feature.

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From: Linda Dunbar
Date: 2023-02-25 00:02
To: Dirk Trossen; adrian@olddog.co.uk; can@ietf.org
Subject: Re: [Can] The name CAN
"CATS" is very cute, but "CAN" sounds powerful. Even the "Controller Area Networking" seems relevant if "C-SMA (CAN service Metric Agent)", "C-NMA (CAN Network Metric Agent)", "C-PS (CAN Path Selector)", etc. can be lumped together as "distributed controller elements". 

Linda

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From: Can <can-bounces@ietf.org> On Behalf Of Dirk Trossen
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2023 9:28 AM
To: adrian@olddog.co.uk; can@ietf.org
Subject: Re: [Can] The name CAN

Hi Adrian, all,

Problem with acronyms is the small space that three letters give you in a crowded area like Internet tech. 

Anyways, for the sake of possibly focusing the rather broad 'networking' word on the aspect of 'networking' that we may care most about, together with a possibly funny note, how about CATS: Compute-Aware Traffic Steering? 

Best,

Dirk

-----Original Message-----
From: Can <can-bounces@ietf.org> On Behalf Of Adrian Farrel
Sent: 24 February 2023 15:11
To: can@ietf.org
Subject: [Can] The name CAN

Hi,

I just received a comment that "CAN" is not a very helpful name. They pointed out that if you search online for "CAN networking" you mainly get "Controller Area Network".

I would say that "CAN IETF" hits our Datatracker page as the first hit.

Remembering RFC 5513, I think we would struggle for a different name. Certainly, "Service Aware Networking (SAN)" would be equally unhelpful. I am not recommending a change.

We really only have until the IESG meets on Thursday next week to make any change. So, if you have a strong opinion that we should change, please speak now and make a suggestion.

There is no need to comment if you think we should stay as we are, or if you don't care. Silence will not cause any changes 

Cheers,
Adrian

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