Re: fddi

Bryn Paul Arnold Jones (bpaj@gytha.demon.co.uk)
Fri, 14 Jun 1996 11:04:04 +0100 (BST)


On Fri, 14 Jun 1996, Alan Cox wrote:

> > It's a bus system like thinnet (ethernet over Coax), but I think it's
> > token based like token ring. I'm not sure about the copper, or the
> > tokens, so don't quote me on them. I'm resonably sure about the others,
> > but still don't quote me ;)
>
> The other great advantage of FDDI not to be overlooked when its between
> buildings is that it melts when hit by lightning instead of destroying the
> devices connected to it
>
>
> Alan
>
Ahh yes, it doesn't need copious RF/Lightning shielding ;)

Bryn

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