** Reply to message from Michael.Dillon@radianz.com on Fri, 25 Jun 2004 17:12:45 +0100
Remember, that packet switched networking originated with the desire to build a telecom network that could survive massive destruction on the scale of a nuclear war, but continue to function. If we apply that kind of thinking to planning network deployment then there should be little extra risk from terrorist knowing where the vulnerable points are. Spread the risk by spreading the vulnerable points.
I thought the old "nuclear survivable" argument was killed off years ago - I seem to rember it being refuted in "Where Wizards Stay Up Late." Packet switched networking originated with a desire to see if it would work.... And you are welcome to assume the expense of spreading the vulnerable points. -- Jeff Shultz A railfan pulls up to a RR crossing hoping that there will be a train.