Title: The MultiProtocol Internet
Author(s): B. Leiner, Y. Rekhter.
Status: INFORMATIONAL
Date: Dec 1993
Length: 16651
This document was prepared by the authors on behalf of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB). It is offered by the IAB to stimulate discussion.
There has recently been considerable discussion on two topics: MultiProtocol approaches in the Internet and the selection of a next generation Internet Protocol. This document suggests a strawman position for goals and approaches for the IETF/IESG/IAB in these areas. It takes the view that these two topics are related, and proposes directions for the IETF/IESG/IAB to pursue.
In particular, it recommends that the IETF/IESG/IAB should continue to be a force for consensus on a single protocol suite and internet layer protocol. The IETF/IESG/IAB should:
- maintain its focus on the TCP/IP protocol suite,
- work to select a single next-generation internet protocol and
develop mechanisms to aid in transition from the current IPv4,
and
- continue to explore mechanisms to interoperate and share
resources with other protocol suites within the Internet.
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