CHRISTMAS TREE PACKET
\kɹˈɪsməs tɹˈiː pˈakɪt], \kɹˈɪsməs tɹˈiː pˈakɪt], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_m_ə_s t_ɹ_ˈiː p_ˈa_k_ɪ_t]\
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(Or kamikaze packet) A packet with every singleoption set for whatever protocol is in use. The termdoubtless derives from a fanciful image of each little optionbit being represented by a different-coloured light bulb, allturned on.RFC 1025, "TCP and IP Bake Off" says:10 points for correctly being able to process a "Kamikaze"packet (AKA nastygram, Christmas tree packet, lamp testsegment, et al.). That is, correctly handle a segment withthe maximum combination of features at once (e.g. a SYN URGPUSH FIN segment with options and data).Compare: Chernobyl packet.
By Denis Howe
