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Subject: Re: [B.A.T.M.A.N.] Format stable?
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On 19/03/11 19:54, Marek Lindner wrote:
>> On a related note, is the on-air format for batman_adv reasonably stable
>> at the moment? If thousands of FreedomBoxen[1] were to start using it,
>> what's the likelihood they would all have to upgrade to a new wire
>> format in the near future?
>
> you might want to define "reasonably stable" for your use case to allow us to
> give you an equally reasonable estimate. However, mesh technology is pretty
> young and many ideas are flowing around to further improve it. I am sure the
> formats will change some day.

:-) Good answer to a poor question!

I think what I should have asked is whether there are any format changes 
already planned and defined, just waiting for the code to be signed-off? 
I know there will always be unexpected changes to address problems which 
get discovered, but as long as there aren't changes already in the 
development pipeline, I would call that "reasonably stable".

Since BattleMesh is currently running, and will probably generate many 
new ideas, I think I should withdraw my question and ask again in a few 
weeks!

-Kevin