22Jan2009
obama’s inauguration speech sets internet traffic records
Posted by timezoneone
Millions of cubicle dwellers across America helped set records for Internet traffic on Tuesday as they watched online video of the inauguration ceremonies — or at least tried to. The overwhelming demand meant that some Web sites and data networks had trouble keeping up, forcing many people to turn to less cutting-edge forms of media.
Internet traffic in the United States hit a record peak at the start of President Obama’s speech as people watched, read about and commented on the inauguration, according to Bill Woodcock, the research director at the Packet Clearing House, a nonprofit organization that analyzes online traffic. “The peak is the highest measured to date, and it appears to be mostly a U.S. phenomenon,� Mr. Woodcock said.
Rather than go on about it I have attached my favourite photos from the ceremony celebrations. The volume of people attending and the passion on their faces speak louder than words!
Liz Bissland
