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Review: Tubes should be on your reading list

“Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet” by Andrew Blum is a captivating exploration of the physical infrastructure of the internet. The book takes us, as the reader, through the pipes, wires, and data centers that make up the internet and provides an in-depth look at the people and technology behind it. Andrew Blumcprovides a unique perspective on the internet, showing that it is not just a virtual space but a physical one as well. Throughout the book, he details his...

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Opinions on Versitron SG162147M switch?

Has anyone used one of these switches?https://www.versitron.com/product/all-fiber-switches/SG162147M-16port-101001000-fiber-optic-switch-sfp-technology-1g10g-management-features Their sales staff has been very helpful. I have not come across a switch manufacturer that has had no software updates to their product. I asked about firmware and software updates and they do not have any. The switch itself looks very intriguing for the WISP market. It’s a small form-factor SFP and SFP+ switch. It appears ports 1-14 are 2 1 gig, and 15-16 are SFP+. Feedback from anyone who has deployed one. I asked...

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