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As for the categories, they simply specify the rated speeds and tolerances of the cable. Honestly, for the dorms any of the categories will do (even a 10Mbits/s connection would be fine, though you would be losing some bandwidth--I've gotten up to 30Mbits/s on those connections).
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<p>Yup, with standard Cat5 cables I was able to get 2MB/s downloads with the Cal lines.</p>
<p>Don't buy anything at the student store. You can get everything cheaper online.</p>
<p>And don't be fooled when the professor says you need the newest edition of the textbook, especially if there are no assigned homework problems from specific pages in the book. If it's just assigned readings, all editions are good.</p>
<p>Do you know a girl named Wing? If so, hook it up man. I went in line twice, spending more than $150 knowing that the probability of having her assist me would only be 1/12 each time. I want her number now! :D</p>
<p>The Gospel According to CardinalFocused
"though he is RIP on CC...he is alive and well in non-CC life...he wishes all of you the best and he will always just be a PM away"</p>
<p>The Gospel According to CardinalFocused
"As the great one reached stony peak of Mount Everest, he stood there, heavenly divine, and proclaimed what would become his first commandment: in order for one to transfer, one must eat 3 tacos a day: one during brunch, one during linner, and one for fourth meal."</p>