Retransmission-based Error Control for Continuous Media Traffic in Packet-switched Networks
Bert J. Dempsey · 1994
There are three people without whom I could not have completed this dissertation.Alf Weaver saw me through the entire process with a continuous stream of valuable advice, multidimensional support, and excellent opportunities.I especially appreciated the encouragement and support he oered during the tough times.Jorg Liebeherr spent uncountable hours with me, re ning and improving the ideas in this dissertation.His clarity of thought and creativity is much evidenced in the nal product.Finally, my wonderful wife, Molly, made the long process viable through her love and support at home.The quality of the inhabitants of the Computer Networks Lab has been very high.Tim Hartrick provided me with many spirited discussions that have signi cantly broadened my understanding of computer science, major league sports, and Cleveland.John Fenton revealed to me the subtle workings of protocols and the importance of champagne.It was a pleasure to work with Matt Lucas on the empirical study given in Chapter 5 of the dissertation.Fraser Street and I had many fruitful conversations about the state-of-the-art.I also enjoyed and bene ted from conversations with many others, especially Alex Colvin,