[CII] terms and conditions

[bmanning at vacation.karoshi.com]

well, well...


	Taking each word in turn:

	Critical:: adj (2) 
	a : relating to or being a state in which or a measurement or point at which some quality, property, 
		or phenomenon suffers a definite change <critical temperature> 
	b : crucial, decisive <a critical test> 
	c : indispensable, vital <a critical waterfowl habitat> <a component critical to the operation of a machine> 
	d : being in or approaching a state of crisis <a critical shortage> <a critical situation>

	Internet:: noun
	an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world

	Infrastructure:: noun
	1 : the underlying foundation or basic framework (as of a system or organization)
	2 : the permanent installations required for military purposes
	3 : the system of public works of a country, state, or region; also : the resources 
	    (as personnel, buildings, or equipment) required for an activity


Critical has other definitions, but #2 seemed the best fit, for me, I think 2c is what many folks would think of.  Yet i could
	argue that 2a is happening, with the emergence of things like IGF, ITU, and more direct governmental oversight as opposed
	to strictly sound technical and engineering judgement.  One small group would argue the 2d is or should be the focus as
	the transition period when two IP address families will be used.  All three, 2a, 2c, and 2d could be correct.

Internet - I think this definition is flawed since the Internet is a concatination of many networks, some of whom agree to 
	exchange traffic and some do not - the baseline seems to be that they all use IP and -could- if needed communicate with
	each other if so desired - conversely, they can continue to operate even in the absense of connectivity with other networks.
Infrastructure depends on whom is talking - although from a strictly engineering standpoint, I'd have to limit discussion to the 
	first definition.


Some public policy folks have intimated that they see Infrastructure in the CII context as more along the lines of the third
	definition - the Infrastructure is a system of public works.  Some governmental types seem to favor the second, intimating
	that since the Internet is required for military purposes, that fits there best.

Perhaps all are true to a degree, but I think it would help if we were to settle on one or at least be clear when we are talking,
just which things we talk about.


What do you all think?

--bill