I did RTFA. If you had RTF design principles of the Internet (see IEN 48), you'd know that it is a "network of networks". So, if large numbers of "local networks" are "brought down by lots of users trying to stream World Cup footage", then it effectively is an "Internet meltdown". As for how large a number of local networks predicted to be affected, one article states: "experts in the networking industry warned that staff using the service could bring UK corporate networks to their knees. If all the corporate networks in the UK were to "meltdown" or be "brought to their knees", then I'd say that qualifies as an "Internet meltdown". At least a "regional" meltdown.
If all the corporations in the UK suffered blackouts due to an unexpected draw of electricity by employees, I think it would be fair to call the result a "power grid meltdown".
Note, I'm sceptical this will happen. That's what prompted my submission. I'm looking for evidence that a global event such as World Cup ever caused major traffic problems across the Internet, either at the leaf networks or the backbone networks.
I really like your sig aphorism: Rome taught me patience and assiduous application to detail. Virtues which temper the boldness of great, general views.
Did you author it or are you quoting someone? If the former, could you please provide me with some context as to how "Rome" taught you? And do you mind if I quote you? If the latter, would you mind sending me the source via email?
Thanks.
PS Sorry to use this channel to ask this question, but I could not figure out any other way to reach OpenSourced. If there is another way, I'd love to hear about it via email.
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I did RTFA. If you had RTF design principles of the Internet (see IEN 48), you'd know that it is a "network of networks". So, if large numbers of "local networks" are "brought down by lots of users trying to stream World Cup footage", then it effectively is an "Internet meltdown". As for how large a number of local networks predicted to be affected, one article states: "experts in the networking industry warned that staff using the service could bring UK corporate networks to their knees. If all the corporate networks in the UK were to "meltdown" or be "brought to their knees", then I'd say that qualifies as an "Internet meltdown". At least a "regional" meltdown.
If all the corporations in the UK suffered blackouts due to an unexpected draw of electricity by employees, I think it would be fair to call the result a "power grid meltdown".
Note, I'm sceptical this will happen. That's what prompted my submission. I'm looking for evidence that a global event such as World Cup ever caused major traffic problems across the Internet, either at the leaf networks or the backbone networks.
I really like your sig aphorism: Rome taught me patience and assiduous application to detail. Virtues which temper the boldness of great, general views.
Did you author it or are you quoting someone? If the former, could you please provide me with some context as to how "Rome" taught you? And do you mind if I quote you? If the latter, would you mind sending me the source via email?
Thanks.
PS Sorry to use this channel to ask this question, but I could not figure out any other way to reach OpenSourced. If there is another way, I'd love to hear about it via email.