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I've been pondering how probability is related to computer networking recently. I know some understanding of probabiliy and statistics are required to understand graph theory. And graph theory knowledge is used in routing info on a network. I'm not very familiar in this area yet. I know enough to get by for my own use, but that's about it. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? You really are something.
Some algorithms used in routing protocols are based on probability and statistics theory and study. Now it seems very "simple" to understand the "basic principle" behind such a routing algorithm, but initially was a decision based on the probabilistic study of the given problem - in our case, creation of a network map, considering a network that provides network REDUNDANCY - multiple reliable or unreliable WAYS to a certain destination. As an example, you may find more if you will want to search a little more about Spanning Tree Protocol (used in switches) - it is not used for "routing" (I mean it is not used by equipments called "routers" but by equipments called "switches"). But you also could try to search informations REGARDING "pure" routing algorithms, such as Border Gateway Protocol (bgp) and others.

I know only some very-very THIN info on the subject, as for me is completely theoretical and not practical at all, I don't design network routing protocols. And I am not sure I understand corectly your demand... You lost me when you said "I'm not familiar with this area yet. I know enough to get by for my own use [...].". You want to discuss MATHEMATICS (advanced mathematics) and how are they applied in computer programs? (algorithms?)

I would give you a name, a great person that launched and studied a great number of computer theory, but unfortunately I have a lapsus now... And it sits on my tongue... He is so well known, has many books regarding computer theory and mathematics applications on computer theory.


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