A DOS attack does involve an overload, but not by 'linking all programs through one' simultaneously. In the Predictions section, the equation of 'a 'computer bomb,' which 'links all the programs through the main one simultaneously, (creating) a massive overload.'' to a DOS (Denial-of-Service) attack is wrong. Thoughts? - RepublicanJacobite The'FortyFive' 16:22, 14 November 2008 (UTC) On the subject of the show's impact, though, I would suggest that the predictions section be merged with the impact. But, as I said, it has nothing to do with the program's supposed influence on society.

Cars appear to be modeled from the 1950s.Īll of this could be useful information, were it referenced and placed in an appropriate section.

As Theora types in computer commands for real-time control of satellites, a tight shot shows her typing on the keys of a manual typewriter in a similar way, some videophone calling devices featured large telephone handsets. It could be a Chinese name (unlikely as Spoken Chinese has no syllables ending in 'd'), but it is also the common American traffic sign 'PED XING,' an abbreviation for ' Pedestrian crossing.' In similar fashion to the twisted, yet bizarrely familiar future world of Terry Gilliam's Brazil, the juxtapositions of intentional technological anachronisms were a recurring feature in the series. The president of Network 23's largest corporate sponsor from Asia, the Zik-Zak corporation, is named Ped Xing.

I removed the following from the 'impact on society' section, first, because it is unreferenced, second, this content has nothing to do with the topic:

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