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North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical Re: FW: ISPs slowing P2P traffic...
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:43:12 -0500 "William Herrin" <[email protected]> wrote: > > On Jan 14, 2008 5:25 PM, Joe Greco <[email protected]> wrote: > > > So users who rarely use their connection are more profitable to the ISP. > > > > The fat man isn't a welcome sight to the owner of the AYCE buffet. > > Joe, > > The fat man is quite welcome at the buffet, especially if he brings > friends and tips well. But the fat man isn't allowed to take up residence in the restaurant and continously eat - he's only allowed to be there in bursts, like we used to be able to assume people would use networks they're connected to. "Left running" P2P is the fat man never leaving and never stopping eating. Regards, Mark. -- "Sheep are slow and tasty, and therefore must remain constantly alert." - Bruce Schneier, "Beyond Fear"
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