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Ethernet in motion

Gigabit Ethernet fit for a tank; Cisco's fastest router just got faster, than anyone's
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Ethernet in motion

If it moves, it will probably soon run Ethernet. This week saw the formation of an industry group to drive Ethernet into automotive applications, as well as an effort to put Gigabit Ethernet into an Abrams tank. Read full story

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