Source Specific Multicast

• Interim solution: IGMPv3-lite

  • Utilizes simple daemon so application can send v3 messages with source include info directly to router. Daemon available for win95/98/00, MacOS

• Interim solution: URD URL RenDezvous

  • Requires no changes to host stack or apps.
  • First-hop router intercepts S,G info from http redirect sent by content provider’s web page.

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