And the Internet isn't "private computer networks".
...
The Internet is an internetworking of networks -- that is
I have juxtaposed two of your sentences. One of the
constituent networks - 206.5.17.0 - is mine. I assure,
it is private. Most others are.
The essential functions of the Internet aren't "private" at all.
They are part of a public medium, *not* a private entity.
Is routing an essential function? How does it occur?
Is there anything public whatsoever about this essential
function?
The Internet is a communication medium and its *not* something private.
Can't a private medium be used for communication
among the general public?
--tony
