[Info-vax] implementing IPv6 on the internet

[David Froble]

Dirk Munk wrote:
> David Froble wrote:
>> Dirk Munk wrote:
>>
>>> How we got here is indeed an interesting question. VSI was working on
>>> a new IP stack, it should have been ready by now. Was that a
>>> completely new stack, and what happened to it? Or were they
>>> negotiating with Process Software all the time?
>>
>> Interesting observation.  You got any personal experience in such
>> development? Which should include a much better configuration interface,
>> and much better other stuff.
> 
> Oh no, I have no experience in these matters. I just notice that VSI 
> told us that they were working on a new IP stack, and they even gave us 
> some estimations when to expect it, and now we get the news that they 
> will license Multinet technology. That seems to be a discrepancy.

Ok, for full disclosure:

"VMS Software, Inc. (VSI) today announced plans to replace the existing OpenVMS 
TCP/IP stack with a completely updated stack based on software licensed from 
Process Software, LLC a long-time OpenVMS independent software vendor based in 
Framingham, Massachusetts. The license allows VSI to integrate features of 
Process Software's MultiNet software with VSI’s releases of the OpenVMS 
operating system, and add VSI’s own modifications and improvements over time."

So, yes, Multinet is mentioned.  But Process software also has TCPWare, and 
perhaps some of that might actually be a better fit.  Don't know.

Also note "integrate features" ....