> >> You cannot send ethernet over 1km
> >
> > not electrically, but surely fiber should do the trick?
> >
> The main reason for not allowing more than 1km of ethernet has to
> do with retaining the ability to detect collisions in a timely
> manner. 

Indeed. That's why I suggested fiber, in which light travels with the
speed of light :) Just don't try this on the disk.

Wouter van Ooijen

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