[Cialug] gigabit ethernet

[David Champion]

n.d wrote:
> anyone know what to look for in a gigabit ethernet card? never really 
> looked that close at ethernet cards before. after all there cant be that 
> much different between one and another. i pretty much just want to get 
> as much performance out of it as i can.
> 
> just got a new gigabit switch and need to upgrade a few machines to 
> 10/100/1000

I don't have the model # handy, but the Netgear gigabit ethernet cards 
are very well reviewed. In one test comparison I read, they got the 
highest speed rating, and had the lowest price.

I've heard the Intel cards are good too, but cost more.

-dc