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Internet-Ready Houses For Sale

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the would-you-pay-extra-for-one? dept.

nilrake writes "A bit on NY Times talks about new homes are that being built Internet-Ready. " Hmm...I always figured a good drill, several hundred feet of cable and I had an Internet-ready house *grin*.

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  1. New Mastercard commerical... by GoNINzo · · Score: 5
    500' spool of cable - $68
    SOHO cable set (crimper, tester, rj-45's, punch down tool, booties) - $110
    Tie wraps and glue clips - $6
    Beer to convince friends to help - $24
    The ability to surf porn and IRC from your room - Priceless

    When the wireless solution you bought doesn't work with Linux, there's always Mastercard.

    (Sorry, just did this project last week. `8r) )

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    Gonzo Granzeau

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    Gonzo Granzeau
    "Nothing the god of biomechanics wouldn't let you into heaven for.." -Roy Batty
  2. As a builder... by ZikZak · · Score: 5

    ...yes, really, (amazing who you meet on /., isn't it?) this isn't exactly a new thing. Homes have been pre-wired with for phones for 30+ years, cable for 20, security systems & stereo since the mid-70's, and data since the mid-90's. We typically run 1-CAT3, 2-CAT5, & 1-Coax drops in each bedroom, living space, study, etc. This has been done to over 1/2 the houses we've built in the last 3 years.