Furthermore, token ring requires every frame to pass through every length of cable and every potential point of failure in the entire network. This is not a good idea. The architectural superiority of token ring is an academic debate best conducted over many beers rather than in the pages of your publication. Clearly, there is inadequate interest in the market. Maybe I'm just too young, but even four years ago it wasn't a cost-effective option for us.
Token ring is dead.
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