... customer choice". A software developer was rumoured to have said: "Standards stifle creativity and innovation". Discuss both of these statements. In addressing the statements an explanation of networks, local and wide area networks, open systems and relevant standards is required. Another important part of the discussion will focus on the organisations that implement the standards. The definitions of MANs and WANs ... cross talk (electrical interference) and maximum recommend length is 100 Metres. In high-speed connections fibre optic cables are used, examples of this are T3 digital lin...

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