Why We Don't Need Gigabit Networks (Yet)

AmyVernon writes "Most computers today can't support gigabit connections and current Wi-Fi networks can't offer those speeds either. The first trial of Sonic.Net's gigabit network was a speed test on a generic laptop that showed off 420 Mbps down; the laptop couldn't handle a full gig. Plus, few applications need those speeds. It's hard to justify such a huge investment in a network that will have few subscribers and few applications that need it. Of course, that can change, and then these networks will be vital. This story has a good analysis of where things stand and what has to change."

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Kilobit networks should be enough for everybody ..

[PolygamousRanchKid]

... and 640K computers.

Build a faster network and someone will invent more devices to connect to the network to shove around data that they don't need.