On 7/15/2010 11:39, Dobbins, Roland wrote: > > On Jul 15, 2010, at 11:33 PM, Joe Greco wrote: > >> Provided with a counterexample where this isn't true, you simply ignore it. > > > I've yet to see a counterexample involving a software-based edge router in a > realistic testbed environment being deliberately packeted in order to cause > an availability hit - apologies if I've missed one, mind. > >> Your arguments revolve around "My Ford Pinto's gas tank once exploded on me >> and it happened to other people too, therefore all inexpensive cars have >> unsafe gas tanks." > > Actually, it's more along the lines of, "I've seen multiple accidents > involving multiple brands/models of economy-class automobiles in which the > passengers were grievously-injured or worse, while also having observed > passengers walking away from similar accidents in similar circumstances > involving heavier, more sturdily-built vehicles." > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Roland Dobbins <rdobb...@arbor.net> // <http://www.arbornetworks.com> > > Injustice is relatively easy to bear; what stings is justice. > > -- H.L. Mencken > > > > >
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