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New Algorithm Boosts Network Efficiency

Posted by Soulskill on from the more-is-better dept.

palegray.net writes "Researchers at the University of California have developed a new network routing algorithm that has the potential to significantly boost Internet traffic routing efficiency. This new approach focuses on the needs of dynamic networks, where connections are frequently transient. From the article: 'What the team did with their new routing algorithm, according to Savage's student Kirill Levchenko, was to reduce the "communication overhead" of route computation — by an order of magnitude.' For the technically inclined, the full research publication (PDF) is available."

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  1. Re:fp by AlterRNow · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Aside from the fact that you actually didn't get first post, faster routing == faster for all.

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  2. Re:Patent? by HungryHobo · · Score: 2, Insightful

    And unless they have millions to fight it out in court this is perfectly possible.

  3. significant boost to algorithm by Lars+T. · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Don't use deep packet inspection for routing.

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  4. Thoughts that never occur to anonymous cowards by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    "Maybe my offensive odor is the reason I've never been touched by another human being" and "maybe living in my parent's basement really does make me a loser"