> > > Also, are we afraid of using the term "switch" instead of the generic term > "equipment?" Are there situations where there is member connectivity that > does not involve the use of a switch specifically? Are just preparing in > case ATM makes a move to over? 53 bytes FTW! > I could see someone potentially provide layer 1 type equipment (xWDM) to provide an extension. I don't really understand the use case of doing something remote with no attached members other than someone builds a remote and then hopes that someone connects in the future. -- Jay Hanke CTO Neutral Path Communications 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 204 Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 327-2398 mobile [log in to unmask] www.neutralpath.net