Hello all, I have just completed my initial creation of an "Internet Architecture : Meta Diagram" ( http://navigators.com/internet_architecture.html ) My Intention with this page is to answer the Question: "What are the major pieces of the Internet, and who are the major players in each segment?" I have created a "very tall diagram" with 8 sections, covering the connection from a Users's PC -> local Loop -> ISP POP - > Backbones -> online content -> etc. In each section, I hope to mention most of the significant parts of the architecture. I also link to the top couple of vendors in each category, and then link to a more extensive list of vendors. What I am looking for is a sanity check of the diagram, and most importantly, your opinion as to who are the largest 3-4 vendors in each section. I recognize that the diagram is US-centric and contains some leading edge components as well (LMDS, cable modems, etc) I am continuing to refine the page, so any feedback you provide should be incorporated almost immediately. Thanks in advance. Russ Haynal http://navigators.com/internet_architecture.html ____________________________________________________________________ Russ Haynal - Internet Consultant, Instructor, Speaker "Helping organizations gain the most benefit from the Internet" russ@navigators.com http://navigators.com 703-729-1757 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Author:"Internet; A Knowledge Odyssey" (Top-rated CD-ROM Tutorial) See MindQ Publishing- http://www.mindq.com/cdt/company/products.html