[ih] History of Naming on The Internet - is it still relevant?

[John Linn]

Re:

>
> In a larger view I have great concern about how the net is evolving 
> into a lifeline grade utility.  People think it is one already, but 
> that's a perception more than a reality.  My sense is that making the 
> net more "lifeline" will have a real impact on code styles and APIs, 
> but I do not understand what form that will take (apart from my very 
> serious concerns about security walls getting in the way of detection 
> and repair.)
>
>
I recall an IETF plenary talk, probably in the '90s, presenting the 
concept of telesurgery. At least at that time, a show-of-hands poll 
strongly suggested that attendees wouldn't feel confident about 
undergoing surgery if it was to be executed across the Internet. I still 
respect the skepticism.

--jl