Taking Ethernet the distance

Seems to be fiber.: Atleast what I gathered from the article's hints.

Researchers used optical and Ethernet switching equipment...

...National LambdaRail project, who are building their own fiber backbone...

Also, it is most likely fiber w/ such a high bandwidth capacity. A radio, impossible at such distances and bandwidth (unless you fry everything in between) and that would be one large bundle of copper wires.; Posted by: doe_z Posted on: 10/22/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Article devoid of facts. No_Ax_to_Grind | 10/22/04

I agree V Sanders | 10/22/04

Seems to be fiber. doe_z | 10/22/04

WHAT?? johngalt@... | 10/23/04

Never mind. agottschald | 10/26/04

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