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[–] 19 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Alternative? Sure. Though why?

If ethernet works, you're just using a more expensive option to go with fiber.

Unless you need something unique about fiber, like distance (which can still be dubious for consumer grade hardware), or a non-electrical based signal (dubious requirement in most cases), then you're just throwing money at being able to say you use fiber.

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  • [–] 14 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    Additionally, fiber is more fragile than a copper cable. One bad hit with a vacuum cleaner and it's toast

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