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Fiber Optic vs Copper

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the old-and-busted-vs-new-hotness dept.

pcnetworx1 writes "Recently companies, such as Verizon with their FIOS service, have begun to migrate from legacy copper to fiber optics. Corning (admittedly one of the largest fiber optic cable makers) is running an article which explains why it is actually cheaper to go for the fiber optics."

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  1. Re:why it is cheaper. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    may i recommend duct tape?

  2. Seems simple... by Oid.Surin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Higher speeds, longer distances... And never forget the bragging rights of... "I am on fiber."

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  3. Audiophile response by spineboy · · Score: 5, Funny
    I'm sorry, but I prefer the richness and a more natural warmth of browsing the internet over copper wires. Fiber optic lends a certain harshness to the "feel" of internet surfing, resulting in a less enjoyable experience.
    I use special oxide free copper wiring and power cords to eliminate excessive "power banding" that produce a grittiness to the intenet.

    That's why I'm sticking with copper.

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  4. Re:A True Audiophile response by sloths · · Score: 2, Funny

    Cable? I boycotted recorded sound long ago. Now I strictly attend live performances.

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  5. no way! by geoff+lane · · Score: 2, Funny

    I tried fixing a broken fibre, but the solder wouldn't stick!

  6. Re:why it is cheaper. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I have joined 2 copper ethernet cables to get a longer one with a set of pliers before.

    An And t th& the quali;^$%#& quality of the le1cab$ c^#' cable eems seems to be just f/ fine!

  7. None of them by ClippySay · · Score: 3, Funny

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  8. Re:network security - not really by dana340 · · Score: 2, Funny

    note to self - remove the yellow sticky next to the router in the wiring closet.

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  9. ah, a beginner by subtropolis · · Score: 2, Funny

    You need to use more flux!

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  10. Re:why it is cheaper. by The_Quinn · · Score: 2, Funny
    This train of analysis cannot possibly capture the complexity of the fiber versus copper debate, and I therefore encourage you to refer to the bible in resolution of this issue.

    THIS MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE KANSAS EDUCATION SYSTEM

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