[ih] Intel 4004 vs the IMP

[Tony Li]

Steve,

> On Nov 15, 2021, at 6:19 AM, Steve Crocker via Internet-history <internet-history at elists.isoc.org> wrote:
> 
> Alternatively, the processing needs for a router weren't staying static, so
> perhaps matching the power of a H316 would not have been sufficient.  In
> that case, the question is when did a microprocessor appear that was
> powerful enough to serve as a router?


We’re still waiting for that day.

No matter what processor (or the amount of memory) that we can convince HW designers to include, it
quickly proves inadequate. Our willingness to put anything and everything into BGP makes for insatiable
demand.

Regards,
Tony