Re: [SLUG] Net Slowness... Telstra Dirty Tricks?

[Marty]

> Given that someone has posted on another list that the Paddington
> exchange is well supplied with batteries and generator, I don't see how
> the electricity substation explosion should cause this effect. I
> understand that the cut Singapore cable is not a major component of
> Australia's internet connectivity

heard on the grapevine that the explosion at the sub station caused a huge
power surge. the ozemail equipment housed practically next door to the sub
station apparently got fried...

hence while they may still have power from batteries or generator not all
their equipment it still around to make use of it...

later
marty



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