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  • From: eric
  • Date: Thu May 30 05:13:33 2002 
Anyone able to outline a worst case scenario, on what the effect would be, if the KPN network really goes down? 

cheers
eric



> 
> 
> Considering the number of messages about companies going bust, this
> one seems vaguely operational for some...
>     http://biz.yahoo.com/djus/020529/200205292257000882_2.html
> 
> There are a number of quotes from "people familiar with the matter,"
> but as I understand it the background is sound.  If KPNQ does have to
> switch off their network, it will affect a large number of businesses
> in Europe, as they offer both circuits (via their extensive "Eurorings"
> network) and IP connectivity (they acquired Ebone not too long ago).
> 
> Rob