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From: moyman@ECN.PURDUE.EDU (James M Moya)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.appletalk
Subject: Star COntrollers & LaserWriters...
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Date: 9 Nov 90 16:14:17 GMT
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Please settle an argument I am having once and for all.  Examining the
following diagram:

    ----+------LW1
    |   |
    |   +---
    |   |
    |   +---
    ..etc..Star Controller with 12 spokes...
    |   |
    ----+------LW2---Mac

Is it better ***network straffic-wise*** to place a LaserWriter (LW2) next
to or on the same spoke as the Mac(s) that will be using the LW  **OR**
will it make no difference ***network straffic-wise*** what so ever where
(what spoke) the LW is (LW1) since the Star Controller makes all twelve
spokes act as one long daisy chain.  

The two of us have not been able to convince the other on our beliefs and I
am going wacko in the process...please e-mail direct and I will summarize.
--moya