So let's come up with a new metaphor:<br>
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Rivers that are used to transport timber: the logs (packets) are merely
placed in the river (internet/ pipes) and are steered down in a least
intrusive manner possible. At least this takes care of packets not
being self-powered like cars, but begs the question of who "handles"
them<br>
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Rui<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 25/10/2007, <b class="gmail_sendername">Dan Krimm</b> <<a href="mailto:dan@musicunbound.com">dan@musicunbound.com</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
You're missing my point. Most roads are not toll roads, and cars are<br>self-powered, not powered by the road itself. Packets are not<br>self-powered, their transfer is powered by the network. This is a huge<br>difference.
<br><br>We have the same goal here, I'm just suggesting that if you use an<br>inappropriate metaphor you will be less effective in making the more<br>important point <br>
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