:network meltdown: n. A state of complete network overload; the
network equivalent of {thrash}ing. This may be induced by a
{Chernobyl packet}. See also {broadcast storm}, {kamikaze
packet}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
network equivalent of {thrash}ing. This may be induced by a
{Chernobyl packet}. See also {broadcast storm}, {kamikaze
packet}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
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A state of complete network overload;
the network equivalent of thrashing. This may be induced... - broadcast storm: n. An incorrect packet broadcast on a network that
causes most hosts to respond all at once,
typically with wrong answers that start the process... - Chernobyl packet: /cher-noh'b*l pak'*t/ n. A network packet that
induces a {broadcast storm} and/or {network meltdown},
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