At 18:10 -0600 on 05/01/03, otto hansen wrote: >>>computers. Not to mention the possible damage that could be done by >>>using a wrongly configured crossover cable. Sticking with the norm in >> >>Care to 'splain what that damage might be? >well if you had to run the cable outside and it was struck by lightning you >would lose both computers (or atleast their NICs) whereas with a hub (or a >switch or a router with built-in hub/switch) you would most likely only lose >the hub and 1 computer ;)
Yeah, but that would happen if you used a *properly* configured crossover too ;) -- the pickle FAQ <http://macfaq.org/index.shtml> _________________________________________________________________ -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
