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2.11.1 Overlay Networks
The Internet is successful because the management is decentralised, yet connectivity is maintained
Can we build applications that allow people to connect their machines, yet maintain control over their machines?
Yes, by building an overlay network connecting instances of the application
Examples include the web, file sharing, DoS protection.
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2.11.1.1 A Generic Overlay Network
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Ian Wakeman 2005-02-22