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    31 year ago

    Is fiber really worth the extra complexity and expense? It’s strength is in longer distances with mostly straight runs. When you are doing short distances with multiple turns, copper is much easier and more forgiving. Splicing fiber is difficult if something breaks during or after installation, on top of the expense and skill needed for proper termination. Tools and hardware for copper are cheap, easy to use, and ubiquitous.

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      21 year ago

      It really isn’t any more complex, and the price of it has dropped significantly. Plus, you don’t have to terminate the fiber, just pull it.