[X4U] MAC address vs ? Ethernet Address ?

[Zane H. Healy]

>This is an integral part of the Ethernet interface specification and
>some (ok, now obsolete) networking protocols rely on it (e.g.,
>DECnet).

DECnet isn't obsolete, unusual yes, obsolete no.  Both "DECnet Phase 
IV" and "DECnet Phase V" are actively supported, and provide 
capabilities not found in TCP/IP.

		Zane


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