XPost: comp.arch.embedded, comp.os.linux.networking   
   From: rick.jones2@hp.com   
      
   > > While I understand that some lazy programmers might use TCP/IP for   
   > > some minor ad hoc applications.   
      
   > Because it's a *reliable* transport protocol? Why waste effort in   
   > the application doing what an off the shelf stack can do for you?   
      
   Well, TCP does not actually guarantee the data will make it to the   
   remote, what TCP guarantees is notification of probable non-delivery.   
      
   rick jones   
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