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Gavin Scott <[log in to unmask]>
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Gavin Scott <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 11 May 2000 11:08:21 -0700
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Birket writes:
> For a good explanation of 100VG/AnyLan take a look at
> http://www.100vg.com ...
>
> to summarize the knee of the curve is further out and you can
> place devices on a longer run and you can use a lower category
> of wiring (CAT3 ... although CAT5 is still a better choice) ...
> less hubs and routers required for the same population and looks
> like the beginning of moving to ATM ... also the "page function"
> is broadcast the rest of the conversation is point to point not
> broadcast mode ... thus higher throughput vs 100baseT.

It is therefore wholly superior to 100BaseT.  Unfortunately that means that
it's only useable to network with Betamax, CD-I (Compact Disc Interactive),
DCC (Digital Compact Cassette), and other superior (i.e. dead) technologies.

G.

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