[ih] Why did congestion happen at all? Re: why did CC happen at all?

[Miles Fidelman]

Detlef Bosau wrote:
> And to emphasize this: Have a look at all days traffic in our streets.
> Or scheduling of processor capacity and memory in computers.
>
> There is no single one example for this probing/drop nonsense which we
> do on computer networks. Frankly spoken, this botch is simle an
> embarressment.
>
> There are dozens of all days life examples where resources must be
> allocated or assigned, we have well proven algorithms for these
> purposes. E.g. in Germany, you can travel by car from Flensburg to
> Füssen. And there is no need for probing, no need for dropped cars and
> car corruption is considered an accident.
>
> Obviously, we are unable to apply these concepts to networks.
>

So, you're saying that accidents, rush hours, and construction DON'T 
cause congestion on the A7/E45?  Or that people don't people don't 
adjust their schedules or routes based on traffic reports?

Miles Fidelman



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