Just like there's models for servers "small count of big iron" vs "large count of ephemeral VMs" there exists two models for Internet infra.
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As it presently exists, there are (in many verticals) a few players which are greatly concentrated. Losing any one hurts the network a lot.
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If AppAmaGooBookSoft get a cold, much of the Internet (as perceived by end users -- humans or companies) ceases to function.
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I'm not sure I'd call govt-funded ARPAnet an underresourced "side-project".
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