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> early network engineers were often rude and insulting. It was common to be berated about "vi or emacs" or other dense topic. Communication between engineers was often verbal commands or mild insults like this one.

Indeed; try suggesting any circuit-switched solution with Vint Cerf in the room and see what happens!



Reminds me of this Dilbert cartoon (https://buffer.com/resources/content/images/wp-content/uploa...):

Dilbert: My company asked all employees to act as salespeople to friends and family. I think you could use this, Mom.

Dilbert's Mom: Why would I need a primary rate circuit? I've already got a frame relay drop to my web server in the sewing room.

Dilbert [thinking]: This is going to be a tough sale.

Dilbert's Mom: Hello-o-o! Earth to Dilbert! This is packet data!




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