[ax25-layer2] IP Routing

[pete at ae5pl.net]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Ewen
> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:38 AM
> To: Discussion of Link Layer use of AX.25
> Subject: Re: [ax25-layer2] IP Routing
> 
> There are thousands of KPC-3 units out there acting as 
> digipeaters that are no longer supported. That's not the only 
> unit that they no longer support.

I would wager that the number which are acting as standalone digipeaters
is significantly fewer than a thousand.  And the KPC-3 can still be used
as a KISS TNC which keeps it available for other layer 2 uses.

> Not looking for a war, but simply pointing out that the real 
> world exists somewhere between your statements and Tim's statements.

I did not state that all TNCs are still supported, but I do contend that
the vast majority are, either through the manufacturers or via
independently developed firmware.

> Obviously what we have now is not a solution, perhaps where 
> we might head could be a solution, but we need to realize 
> that where ever we go, it's not going to be a zero cost solution.

I absolutely agree.  Any changes are not assumed to be zero cost.  But,
as I often ask my customers, what is the cost of doing nothing?

73,

Pete Loveall AE5PL