Re: [Nolug] [Fwd: FW: [Fwd: [No lug] Fiber and telephone poles...]]

From: Shannon Roddy <sroddy_at_gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 22:29:11 -0600
Message-ID: <8d48b6ba0602032029vc584f29u886d02f3bdbd6460@mail.gmail.com>

On 2/3/06, Jeremy (mailing list account) <listbox@unix-boy.com> wrote:

> Okay, since renting pole space seems to be both difficult (due to
> Bellsouth and Entergy playing games) and since having fibre exposed to
> the elements poses problems, what about using free space optics between
> the two buildings ? (I'm not writing off using a dry pair or trenching
> as possible methods though) Has anyone on the list messed with free
> space optics and, if so, what type of experience had you had with FSO ?
>
> Jeremy

The last time I looked into it, it was quite pricy. Also, rain & fog
must be taken into account. I am sure that the overall expense of
running fiber plays into the price points for the FSO stuff.

-Shannon
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