Yes, there are always trade-offs. Nevertheless, I still think the solution to this problem requires a more holistic view of section 2.
Looking at this more, I have the following suggestion; Rewrite the introductory paragraph to section 2 as follows; Networks of all sizes and types require integers to identify devices within the network. The global Internet requires identifiers that are globally unique. These globally unique identifiers are known as Internet number resources, consisting of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, both versions four (4) and six (6), and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). They are globally distributed and managed hierarchically in accordance with the following diagram; Bullet list and diagram: 2.17 Internet number resources are unique identifiers within the Internet Numbers Registry System [as described in IETF RFC 7020], and this includes ranges (or blocks) of contiguous Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). Thanks On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 12:23 PM William Herrin <b...@herrin.us> wrote: > On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 10:05 AM David Farmer <far...@umn.edu> wrote: > > When I look at section 2 as a whole, I believe the term Number > > Resources logically belongs near the top of the list and not near the > bottom of the list. > > Hi David, > > If you're just looking at the static document, you're right. But > here's the thing: there are postings, tutorials and even books that > refer to "section X.X of the ARIN NRPM." It's a whole ecosystem of > knowledge. If you renumber the sections so that those references no > longer line up, you contribute to the general chaos instead of making > things easier to understand. > > It's like the problem of numbering the exits on the Interstate > highways. If you just number them in order, 1 2 3 4 5, then whenever > you add a new off-ramp you have to change all the numbers. Suddenly > all the maps are wrong. > > > > Further, if added to the top of the list, the added details of Bill's > proposed definition seem much more appropriate to me. > > I appreciate the support! > > Regards, > Bill > > -- > For hire. https://bill.herrin.us/resume/ > -- =============================================== David Farmer Email:far...@umn.edu Networking & Telecommunication Services Office of Information Technology University of Minnesota 2218 University Ave SE Phone: 612-626-0815 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3029 Cell: 612-812-9952 ===============================================
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