Circa 1999. Graph showing the shortest path between a networked computer in Murray hill NJ and the 95842 networks listed in the global register of Merit Network inc.

Colors show the internet domains where network switches are registered; 137 countries are included.

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[–] 9 points 2 months ago* (3 children)

Thank you! Perhaps a direct source to the image is required, if available. Unless, it's your own photo captured!

137 countries are included...

Interesting that the legend does not include Russia nor China, not to mention Baltics, but splits America into whole 3 definite separate sections even.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 months ago

    Data is illegible

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    TIL the Internet was shaped like Antarctica

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    “What’s that dark shadowy place?”

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    So is my 1995 Geocities Godzilla fan blog on there?

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