swithch and hub question

[Jing Su]

> You *do* need a switch or hub if the number of computers grows beyond two;
> there's no three-ended equivalent of a crossover cable.  Hubs are cheaper,
> switches perform better (but unless you're doing something demanding, it's
> unlikely to matter in a home network).

I would like to add that these days, switches are so cheap that you might
as well get a switch.  It will make data transfers (especially for backup
and stuff) between computers MUCH faster.  An 8 port switch should be
easily affordable.


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