On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 9:42 AM, Scott McGrath <[email protected]> wrote:
> Um no > > Will the internet continue to route packets without precision timing yes > it will, Yes the lambdas will stay lit on fiber but the ATM transport that > runs on the lambdas will fail (note DSL is simply an ATM VC over copper). > and other timing dependent services will fail > You may find less ATM on the fast links than you think. > > Will many services like authentication continue especially those based on > multimaster replication continue to function? > > No they will not, they are totally dependent on precision timing to > ensure proper replication sourcing. (Microsoft Active Directory) Precision timing better than NTP? Are you sure? I guess there are some using Microsoft stuff but the fabric of the Internet sure doesn't depend on it. > > Banking transactions in the same boat. > Same question. > > Unless you’ve actually run a large network you dont realize just how > dependent on precision timing the services running over the network have > become especially authentication And one reason for this is increased > security for the overall network. > Yeah, I have some experience with running a large net. I have a little experience with how the Internet runs. ;-) -- Brian Lloyd 706 Flightline Spring Branch, TX 78070 [email protected] +1.210.802-8FLY (1.210.802-8359) _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.
