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They couldn't have chosen a name that wouldn't conflict with Ethernet standards? We're already up to Cat7 and it's not crazy to think we'll be on Cat9 in a lit
by blaser-waffle 4y ago
They couldn't have chosen a name that wouldn't conflict with Ethernet standards?
We're already up to Cat7 and it's not crazy to think we'll be on Cat9 in a little while.
- scrame 4y agoyeah, don't worry, this project isn't in contention for anything.
- stopdontthink 4y ago
- rconti 4y agoActually, looks like we're up to Cat8! https://www.tripplite.com/products/ethernet-cable-types https://www.tripplite.com/products/ethernet-cable-types
- MisterTea 4y agoThe windows appear to function like they do in plan 9's Rio so I'm guessing that is the origin of 9. What cat has to do with it is beyond me.
- tejtm 4y agofrom the readme "Cat9 is a user shell script for LASH" Which would make it "cat-o-nine-tails" I am afraid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_o%27_nine_tails https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_o%27_nine_tails Note; I hope this is an incorrect interpretation as it is in very poor taste.