> [...] a few PCs checking the OpenOffice.org update site 1000 times a
> second [...squid...]

> So a fairly severe unintentional DoS attack and so sorry for
> bothering you all.  However, I'd be interested in opinions on whether
> NetBSD should have been able to stand up to this.

Opinions?  Mine: yes, it should have.  By dropping traffic, if
necessary, but crashing indicates something busted somewhere.

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