[PLUG] Advice on switches for home network

[Stuart Mathews]

I forgot about eBay -- shoulda known!  Thanks....

> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2030488482
> Something like that would be good for your needs.
>
> It isn't anything fancy (something with an OS), but it will serve you
> well - plus look at the price.
> Unless I need something ASAP I try to save money by buying from ebay or
> "online" stores (ala pricewatch.com)
>
> Stuart Mathews wrote:
>
> >I'm hoping to avoid unnecessary pitfalls of setting up a small
> >network.
> >
> >I have a DSL connection with a 2 Linux PCs, and will soon add a
> >Thinkpad and a printer. I'll need some kind of switch to link
> >everything up. Any ideas as to what they cost, what features I
> >need to keep an eye out for, as well as advices on who makes good
> >(bad!) switches? I'm guessing I'll probably see the best
> >selection at Fry's??
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Stuart
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