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[Debconf-discuss] Ethernet Cable length [was: Re: More questions regarding what to bring for DebConf10 (and other stuff)]



On 07/22/2010 01:08 PM, David Moreno wrote:
> 2010/7/22 Rogério Brito <rbrito@ime.usp.br>
>> 2 - The "What to bring" section of the Welcome page [3] says that one
>>     should bring a "long" ethernet cable. How long should that be? Are 3
>>     meters sufficient?
>>
>>     [3] http://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf10/Welcome#What_to_bring
> 
> 10 feet long would seem enough.

Just wanted to point out that Richard Darst (who has actually spent time
in these dorm rooms) suggested longer cables:

>>> The there one double ethernet jack in each room, so you may need to go
>>> from one side of the room to your desk, possibly on the other side.
>>> 5m is safe, 10m if you nicely want to route it around the walls, but
>>> you can certainly find a way to make do with less e.g. rearrange desks
>>> or not use a desk.  People could make do with 2-3m if they rearrange.

Please try to bring a longer cable if possible.

	--dkg

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