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Le jeudi 11 novembre 2010 =C3=A0 09:20 -0800, Ben Greear a =C3=A9crit :

> I've shown you my algorithm that requires one to know the counter
> width, and in response you offered on that will work with 32 OR 64 bi=
ts,
> as long as you make some assumptions.
>=20
> If you have an algorithm that can properly deal with wrapped counters=
 of
> arbitrary bits, then post it.
>=20

Its only a generalization of RRD algo

No rocket science I am afraid.

You can try all the numbers in `seq 32 64` in this order, to get a
generic algo.

If you can certify all your devices are 32 or 64, then the RRD method i=
s
OK.