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On 02/10/2013 18:30, Eggert, Lars wrote:
> On Feb 10, 2013, at 6:05, Kevin Oberman <kob6558@gmail.com> wrote:
>> One idea that popped into my head (and may be completely ridiculous,
>> is to make its availability dependent on a kernel option and have
>> warning in NOTES about it contravening normal and accepted practice
>> and that it can cause serious problems both for yourself and for
>> others using the network.
>
> Also, if it gets merged, don't call it TCP_IGNOREIDLE. Call it TCP_BLAST_DANGEROUSLY_AFTER_IDLE.

TCP_AVALANCHE

cheers,
gja