04-14-2010, 03:46 AM
Congrats on what you've got approved!
Bringing that Linux server at least somewhat up to date should be easy for your IT guy.
Cat5e wiring is plenty good for Gigabit... don't let lack of Cat6 wiring stop that part of the equation!
Talk with your IT guy, get a Gigabit Switch, and get your machines Gigabitted (Gigabitten???) to that Linux Server.
Unless there are some physical wiring challenges between hither and yon, it should be very easy, and cheaper than almost any other part of the project - and WELL worth the speed increase!!!
Bringing that Linux server at least somewhat up to date should be easy for your IT guy.
Cat5e wiring is plenty good for Gigabit... don't let lack of Cat6 wiring stop that part of the equation!
Talk with your IT guy, get a Gigabit Switch, and get your machines Gigabitted (Gigabitten???) to that Linux Server.
Unless there are some physical wiring challenges between hither and yon, it should be very easy, and cheaper than almost any other part of the project - and WELL worth the speed increase!!!