The NSFnet is Gone
NSFnet ceased to exist 30 April 1995
Initially a non-event, but trouble followed.
There is no longer *a* national backbone
MCInet is now carrying >> max NSFnet traffic
MCInet traffic doubling every 4-6 months
MCInet backbone: DS-3 to OC-3 to OC-12
Extrapolation to 2000: Need OC192