13 Oct 97 03:35, Mike Bilow wrote to Fane:
 MB> I didn't intend any rudeness.
Thank you.  No problem. :)
 MB> However, as I have been trying to
 MB> explain, cables are the sort of thing that no one would even think of
 MB> buying from 3Com. Even if you could get a cable from 3Com, it would be
 MB> made by someone else.
Right.
 MB> In general, one "Category 5" Ethernet cable is as good as another.
Directed to All:
Since I intend to hook up a third computer to the network in a few months, I 
think I'll go with coaxial, since I won't have to buy a hub.  So what should 
I look for--like the "Cat 5" for ethernet--what is the top grade highest 
quality coaxial called?  Are gold plated connecters best or what?  What about 
the terminators and T's?  Thanks for all the help people, looks like I'll 
have a network next month.  You've all gone above the call of duty, which is 
nothing. :)  Another example of generally how more caring the FidoNetters are 
than the Internetters. :)
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