[standards-jig] My IP Address

[Richard Dobson]

> I don't think it is fair to say that my suggestion doesn't solve any
problems.
> It solves some problems, such as easing client configuration situations.
It
> may not be perfect, but at least it doesn't cost anything.

But it does, it means server admins all have to update their servers to new
software for it to work, IMO the best solution to your problem presented so
far is Matthias Wimmer's suggestion of a simple script on your webserver
that supplies the client with the IP, that is best because it doesnt need
any modifications to the protocol, the installed server base, will work for
your immediately, and is under your control.

> I agree that it would be more optimal to detect for a NAT and query it
> somehow, as you mention with UPnP and Zeroconf, but I think we are a ways
off
> from that becoming mainstream.  It doesn't mean we shouldn't implement
those
> things; by all means, the more the better.  But the fact is that my Linux
> gateway does not support this today.

Maybe you should get a better gateway then (mine supports UPnP), a quick
search on google turned up a couple of linux projects on the go:
http://linux-igd.sourceforge.net/
http://upnp.sourceforge.net/
http://kriku.gameland.ee/UPnP/

or pressure your gateways makers into making UPnP support more of a
priority.

Also it is already becoming mainstream, its not a ways off, as I have
already said a lot of the currently shipping ADSL equipment supports UPnP
(or has a firmware upgrade available).

> Adding the "get my IP address" feature to Jabber servers would keep us
> competitive with the big boys as we transition to better methods.  That
> WPJabber, which powers the competitive WP network in Poland, supports this
> feature is a good example of how it is needed in the real world.

Not necessarily, thats one server out of thousands that dont.

Richard