Posted by Jordan on 10/24/05 05:46

I'm trying to keep it simple for the masses, if you want to dig in to
the problems with using coax then you can start reading here:

http://www.anarc.org/wtfda/cable_leakage.htm

http://www.marine-electronics.net/techarticle/coax/t_features.htm

According to Wiki, coax was invented in 1884 (although the modern cable
came about in 1929). What other technology from 121 years ago is still
being used? Twisted pair telephone wire... guess what else needs to be
replaced?

I'll remind you also that we used to use coax for networking... gee,
can't think of a reason we don't do that anymore, can you?

- Jordan

[Back to original message]