[ale] Patch vs. crossover cables

[Geoffrey]

Jeff Hubbs wrote:
> No need for a crossover unless you're going NIC to NIC or hub/switch to 
> hub/switch, unless hub/switch in question has a "convertible" port for 
> the purpose.

Many of the newer switches have autosensing so you can plug anything 
into them with a regular cable and it will work..

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

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