Re: "The IETF has difficulty solving complex problems" or alternatively Why IMS is a big fat ugly incomprehensiable protocol

Richard Shockey <richard@shockey.us> Fri, 09 September 2005 18:35 UTC

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Subject: Re: "The IETF has difficulty solving complex problems" or alternatively Why IMS is a big fat ugly incomprehensiable protocol
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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...

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> --Pekka Nikander
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