Re: ethercons: ethernet console driver for 5-current

From: arnvid <arnvid_at_karstad.org>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:43:47 +0200
Terry Lambert writes:
>> If Linux is using 0x0666, we should probably pick a different number
>> since we're not wire compatible.  Though coming up with a common
>> protocol would be even better.
> 0x666 hex is 1638 decimal, and it's taken: 
> 
> cnip            1638/tcp  CableNet Info Protocol
> cnip            1638/udp  CableNet Info Protocol 
> 
> Basically, this is just an experimental protocol that's being played
> with here, and if it ever becomes real, then it will need an IANA
> protocol number assignment before it's widely deployed.

Sure you're not mistaking tcp port numbers for ip protocol numbers now? ;) 

 - arnvid -
Received on Tue Oct 28 2003 - 16:10:40 UTC

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