Once upon a time Chris said something very interesting about Ethernet, the 
long way...
 
 >     I was just wondering, as I am thinking of connection two computers, 
 >     what the maximum distance between two ethernet cards is. In other 
 >     words, how far apart can I place the computers.
 >     Is there a difference in 'workable distance' between UTP and coax?
 CH> Yes there is a distance limitation.
 CH> COAX - Approx 600'
 CH> UTP  - Approx 300' (This one may be off a little)
Might sound stupid, but is this meters, inch, ...
Thank you for responding.
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