[mythtv-users] Decisions, decisions

[Brian Z]

I completely despise "me too!" posts, but please... Heed these words of
wisdom. 

On Tue, 2003-12-23 at 20:24, Stephen L. Ulmer wrote:
> On 23 Dec 2003, jcaputo1 at comcast.net stated:
> 
> [...]
> 
> > Thanks for the tips!  I have good attic and basement access, so once
> > I've solved the problem of how to get from the attic (or 2nd floor)
> > to the basement, I'll be in in good shape.  I've found an air return
> > duct that looks like it will do the trick; it has only one
> > 'dog-leg', which is close to an opening, so I should be able to run
> > the cable from my 2nd floor office down to the basement.  What I'll
> > probably end up doing is using 2 switches -- one upstairs and one in
> > the basement, and connecting them with a single run.  From those two
> > switches I'll devise a network layout with the potential for a jack
> > in every room -- either up from the basement or dropped from the
> > attic.  I can't wait to get started!
> 
> I know you won't want to hear this.  I know you think you only need
> one run attic <-> basement.  Pull three. You don't even have to punch
> the other two down, just leave them in the wall.
> 
> Trust me. :)