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Re:The Two Generals Problem by mach1ne on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @01:35AM (#31323811)
It doesn't, not really. It ultimately just creates an illusion of agreement due to faster transmission.
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Re:The Two Generals Problem by IntrepidWorm on Tuesday May 10, 2022 @10:59AM (#31327912)
Right - the data are still being sent in packets, but the quantity and frequency of the data packets are such that the chance of miscommunication is reduced to near zero with even a modestly strong connection.
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