Alternative Networking Strategies

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From: Simon Burrows
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1992 14:56

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Various companies are starting to advertise alternative networking systems
for the Archimedes which use the Econet interface slot in the machine, but
transfer data at much higher rates. For example, ACS advertise a system
called ArcNET capable of up to 5Mbits per second, costing #69 + VAT per
machine. At the BBC Acorn User Show, one well-known hardware developer
opened his briefcase to reveal a similar system apparently capable of
10Mbits per second, also compatible with the Acorn A4.

Does anyone have experience of these systems? Are they any good? The saving
in cost over opting for Ethernet and the AUN or TCP/IP seems significant.

Simon.
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From: smb@cs.nott.ac.uk (Simon Burrows)
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Subject: Alternative Networking Strategies
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Date: 30 Oct 92 14:56:28 GMT
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