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From: jth@cuuxb.ATT.COM (6414~)
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Subject: Re: What is the procedure to simulate the limits of protocols?
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Date: 7 Jan 88 22:22:54 GMT
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Reply-To: jth@cuuxb.UUCP (Joe Heneghan)
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In article <4431@caip.rutgers.edu> schen@caip.rutgers.edu (Shin Chen) writes:
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>I would like know how one goes about finding the theoretical and real
>limits (maximum, minimum,and average) of various protocols. This includes
>equipment, methodology and/or ideas.  
>- Shin Chen
Misha Shwarz of Columbia University has written a good text on the
subject. It's more on the analysis side but it's part of the answer to
your question. Protocol venders should be able to provide benchmark
data (caveat emptor) on their products.
					Joe Heneghan