Technological developments for the digital environment

7. The Negroponte Carrier Switch

Originally said: That which is now in/on the ground will take to the air. That which is now in the air, will soon be found in/on the ground.

But, of course, the idea is that this could flip again.

Visualization of US internet infrastructure till 1995 from NCSA [.ppt]

*How do you build a new internet?

Loop networks (such as cable) now combine with star networks (like phone).

More and more, though, series and packed switched circuits are now being "mixed."

*Internet v Intra nets: back to walled gardens?

Study Question

In what direction are the carrier switches mostly headed now? Evidence/support?

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