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From: jgd@rsiatl.UUCP (John G. De Armond)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Re: Why Ethernet-over-twisted-pair, anyway?
Keywords: Ethernet, twisted pair, cost-benefit
Message-ID: <693@rsiatl.UUCP>
Date: 28 Nov 89 05:11:03 GMT
References: <4645@blake.acs.washington.edu>
Reply-To: jgd@rsiatl.UUCP (John G. De Armond)
Organization: Radiation Systems, Inc. (a thinktank, motorcycle, car and gun works facility)
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In article <4645@blake.acs.washington.edu> djo7613@blake.acs.washington.edu (Dick O'Connor) writes:
>OK, Ethernet-over-twisted-pair fans, why is this innovation something to
>get excited over?  From theoretical or practical standpoints, why is 
>this new standard a boon to PC networking?

this answer is easy.  In most modern offices, there is usually spare telephone
wire already installed.  This is very important in many offices, especially
the Class A digs (read EXPENSIVE) where plenum-grade, union installed coax
may cost $50 per foot or more.  Twisted pair is actually at an electrical 
disadvantage but as usual, non-technical business considerations often
override the slight technical deficiency.

John


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