JXTA Dynamic Relays
Mike Duigou presents an interesting discussion of a new JXTA Relay implementation. This important work sets the stage for new hosts coming onto a JXTA network with public IP addresses, raising their hand and saying “I’m here and can help route messages (for those of you behind NATs and firewalls).”
If I’m right, this is a huge development for JXTA. Moving from a static to a dynamic relay model gives a JXTA network the ability to morph under changing routing conditions.
We’re told Skype has dynamic relays to help route data on behalf of hosts behind NATs. Now JXTA will have it, in open source where we can see in the clear, bright light of day how it’s done.
[tags]jxta,p2p[/tags]
