27 Nov
2002
27 Nov
'02
7:46 a.m.
Doesn't that argue for a more mesh-like architecture?
Thought this might be worth passing on: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2514651.stm <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2514651.stm>
There is a recent book out called "Linked: The New Science of Networks" which details the potential for causing widespread Internet damage by targeting a few hubs instead of random or widespread attacks against large numbers of hosts. This simulation seems to backup the author's concerns.
Irwin