i saw something about a switch maker embedding nt. about layer 4 switches understanding application level info. it was recent, maybe network world, but i can't be sure. ``````` To: nanog@merit.edu From: James Glave <james@wired.com> Hi all, James Glave at Wired News again. This time around I am seeking opinions on behalf of a friend up at Wired (the print magazine) -- concerning embedded NT. I couldn't find any discussion in the nanog archive, so I'm wondering if anoyne here has any experience with, or knowledge of, embedding NT in networking hardware - if that even makes any sense....?

From: Jesse Freund <freund@wired.com> i'm working on a piece about nt-embedded and i have a couple of questions. i'm hoping you might be able to hook me up with a smart network operator or someone else in the know or perhaps you know. basically, i'm curious why the hell someone would want a version of nt embedded in a switch or router? and who provides the custom solutions nt-embedded is meant to replace?

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