[34] in Commercialization & Privatization of the Internet
re: Was a "big Internet" needed to make TCP/IP useful?
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (cperry@gateway.mitre.org)
Fri Oct 26 12:36:56 1990
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 90 12:14:37 EDT
From: cperry@gateway.mitre.org
To: nowicki@Legato.COM, steve@cise.nsf.gov
Cc: com-priv@psi.com, cperry@gateway.mitre.org
It is true that a number of astounding, worthwhile discoveries have
been made when one researcher discovered an unearthed gem in another's
data. This process is often called "secondary analysis" and is a
strong argument for over-the-network collaboration and sharing of
data that DS-3 speeds and above will provide. Retrospective analysis
allows the possibility that the first shot at the data may not have
been the best one. High-speed networks increase the opportunities
to get greater value from expensive data.
While it is impossible to accurately determine the value of discoveries
that high-speed networks will bring, the cost of lost opportunities for
discovery appear far greater.
Chris Perry
>> The above reflects my own opinions, not the position of the MITRE
Corporation.
