> Electronic warfare is not on the same level as real warfare. Nobody will die if the internet is down for a few weeks.

The economic devastation would be huge. Banks could not process payments, utilities could not be managed in some areas, software companies would basically lose all productivity.

Heck even many hospitals would be unable to access medical records.

There would be serious wide spread repercussions that would leave a lasting impact on, if nothing else, our economy.