May 6, 2008     

The Top 6 Differences If the
Internet Really Were a Series of Tubes

6> Alaska considered to be a hub of technology development.

5> Euphemism for losing your Internet connection: “Having your
tubes tied.”

4> Upgrading to broadband requires a backhoe and a union welder.

3> DDoS attacks involve flushing several cherry bombs
simultaneously.

2> Connection speed measured in kgps (thousand gallons per
second).

and the Number 1 Difference If the Internet Really Were a Series of Tubes…

1> Every few hours another stray hamster finds its way to
your inbox.

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Credits:

Selected from 40 submissions from 14 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Barry Wallace, Knoxville, TN — 1
Andrew Hackard, Austin, TX — 1
Bill Livingston, Decatur, AL — 2, 6
Marshall Gatten, Glendale, CA — 3
Nathan Sherman, Bellevue, WA — 4
Bruce W. Alter, Fairfax Station, VA — 5
Kim Moser, New York, NY — List Moderator, Topic