IP Option Header

Hello everyone, this is my first post ever on the MSDN managed newsgroups.
I'm moving into the prototype phase of my CS PhD dissertation and I need to
construct a software component which will introduce an IP option header into
each IP packet. Initially I am targeting IPv4, however eventually I will
need to work with IPv6. Windows is my development platform of choice,
however I am flexible in regards to Vista or XP; whichever is easier to
develop this on will be the winner. One of the requirements is that the data
in the option header will be influenced by the process that generated the
packet. I've done some reading and I've seen some implementations as an
intermediate miniport drive on XP. I'm not sure if WFP on Vista will fit the
bill. What I'm looking for is some guidance as to how to go about developing
such a component. What is the preferred technology to use (NDIS, WFP, etc)
in regards to learning curve, ease of development, etc? How would I go about
debugging such a component? Will the inevitable programming errors lead to a
BSOD? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
.

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