Re: Media query: ATM

[Jeremy Porter <jerry () fc net>]

Not to put too fine a point on it, but this has been discussed in endless
detail on the Nanog archive.  I remember a day when reporters did research
but, I guess we are seeing the least common denominator once again.

In message <3.0.32.19980210131256.009db2b4 () get wired com>, James Glave writes:
> Hi all,
>
> I lurked on this morning's state of the net presentation, and I'd like to
> do a short piece on it for Wired News (http://www.wired.com). The MAE
> "fragility" and transition to ATM seems a contentious issue with many in
> the audience. Is there someone on the list who would like to offer their
> perspective on this, especially Mr. Feldman's observation in the Q&A that
> "the gigaswitch has reached the end of its useful life."
>
> What, briefly, is the controversy around moving to ATM for high-bandwidth
> data needs? If you reply, please do so with the assumption that I may quote
> you for publication. Thanks for your time,
>
> jtg
>
>            James Glave : Senior Technology Writer : Wired News
>                   http://www.wirednews.com : 415.276.8430

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