Point-to-Point

Why do we need networks?

Answer: The "n squared" problem of point-to-point communication.

Manhattan Streets, circa 1890 (source)

All-to-All or Point-to-Point connectivity

6*(6-1) /2 = 15 connections

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Last updated May 5, 2004


Manhattan Streets, circa 1890 (source)

All-to-All or Point-to-Point connectivity *6(6-1) /2 = 15 connections (source)**