How the Ashes might bring down computer networks

From an article in Melbourne's Age:

British companies may face network problems this week, with millions of workers expected to use the internet to keep up with the fifth and decisive Ashes Test, a network firm says.

Computer firm Network General said as few as 10 workers logging on to a live commentary from the Oval on Thursday could reduce a computer network's performance in an office by 50 per cent.

"While every company is aware of the risks posed by computer viruses, few will have ever considered Ricky Ponting and Michael Vaughan's men a potential threat to their computer networks," Stuart Beattie of Network General told the Press Association.