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Wiring a House While It's Still Being Built?

Posted by Cliff on from the updating-info-from-older-stories dept.

digitalamish asks: "Back in 2001 Slashdot had this Ask Slashdot about wiring a new house for networking. Some of the comments in that discussion talked about running fiber vs cat5e. It's more than two year later, I'm starting to build a house, and I'd like to update this topic. So, what's the current state of people's thinking. Is good old Cat-5e still good enough, is fiber a better option? What about other options like Cat-6? Or with the state of wireless, is wiring a house even worth it any more?"

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  1. Plan for the future by El · · Score: 3, Funny

    Run wiring for 802.11g to all rooms now!

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  2. Re:Good story about wiring by tf23 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I have really come to hate being in the kitchen like this. At least one parent is always doing something to piss me off. I need to be away from them.

    You're 18. Move out. Simple, eh?

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  3. Re:Some thoughts... by bugnuts · · Score: 3, Funny

    Also, keep in mind the fact that insects and rodents can't seem to resist those tasty tasty wire casings. There may come a time when some segments fail inexplicably.

    Good point. You should definitely keep sharks out of your conduits.