Question: Assume that we are doing inter-domain PIM using MSDP, and we modify PIM as follows. When the RP at domain A becomes aware of a

Assume that we are doing inter-domain PIM using MSDP, and we modify PIM as follows. 

When the RP at domain A becomes aware of a source in a domain B, then the RP of A joins the tree of the RP of B (instead of the tree of the source). Will this work in general? If yes argue why, if not show me a scenario where the system will have incorrect behavior.

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