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Why didn't you put Ethernet on the BeBox motherboard?
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The BeBox:
General
FAQ Number:
FAQ-0116
Last Modified:
2/3/98
Keywords:
BeOS, BeBox, design, philosophy, Ethernet, expansion, network, built-in
We did not want to lock anyone in to a specific networking protocol or hardware. The ISA and PCI slots allow you to configure the network you need, based on your other installed equipment or network. On-board networking would have restricted you, and in all likelihood cost you more (in buying the BeBox) than picking up your own networking card.

We support NE2000-type Ethernet cards, which are available from a number of vendors, and which have been seen for as little as $19.95 -- retail! We also believe that users should be able to choose their own network -- be it a modem, ISDN, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or ATM.

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