Erik Fair <fair@clock.org> wrote;

> The NetGear FS108 is now $179 at Fry's, and there are cheaper 8-port, 
> 10/100 FDX ethernet switch deals available. The last one I bought was 
> $100, on eBay (a nice "Cornet" unit).
>
> Ethernet switch prices (particularly the 8-port models) have taken a 
> nose-dive in the last six months.

I'm afraid that means quality have taken nose-dive as price.  When
economics beats technology, things start going bad.  Then, politics
beats ...

Tohru Nishimura