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How Will WorldCom/UUNet Impact The Internet?
somewinner writes "CNN.com has an article discussing WordCom's impending failure and its possible impact on the internet. Given that WorldCom (via UUNet) handles 50% of US internet traffic, and a large percentage of traffic worldwide, some concern is certainly justifiable. However, the author of the article seems to think that nothing serious is going to happen."
Looks like the forces of darkness decided that global thermonuclear warfare wasn't needed for knocking out the Internet: Why bother when rampant greed and corruption will do the job for you!
When they bill you, simply explain to them that although they originally invoiced you for $1300 what they actually meant to do was to give you a $2500 credit.
If they argue, just mumble something about irrational exuberance.
Invoicing, Time Tracking, Reporting
Agreed .. The chances of the network going dark is about the same as Slashdot running on IIS.
Someone would most likely buy them before they were forced, if ever, to shutdown.
"Or can we really expect 50% reduced bandwidth worldwide?"
Oh that's right I remember now! US = World, how could I have forgotten.
Monday I got a call from MCI wanting me to change my long distance. I guess their still trying to get customers.
but it does leave an awful mess that someone is going to have to clean up.
Actually, the internet was designed so that, in times of nuclear war, the US Military would always have access to pornography.
dave "three dead trolls in a baggie"