** Reply to message from [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 25 Jun 2004 17:12:45 +0100
> Remember, that packet switched networking > originated with the desire to build a telecom > network that could survive massive destruction > on the scale of a nuclear war, but continue to > function. If we apply that kind of thinking to > planning network deployment then there should be > little extra risk from terrorist knowing where > the vulnerable points are. Spread the risk > by spreading the vulnerable points. I thought the old "nuclear survivable" argument was killed off years ago - I seem to rember it being refuted in "Where Wizards Stay Up Late." Packet switched networking originated with a desire to see if it would work.... And you are welcome to assume the expense of spreading the vulnerable points. -- Jeff Shultz A railfan pulls up to a RR crossing hoping that there will be a train.