Totally OT: Netgear Hubs and Switches

OK, another networking question since while mostly off topic (the only part about it that is on, is the computers on the network) this list seems to have a high level of networking knowledge. Anyone around here familiar with Netgear hardware? I've got one of thier 4-port 10BaseT hubs, and the main things I like about it are the size, and the lack of noise. Since it doesn't have a fan it's quiet. On the other hand my Linksys hub is noisier than anything but the StorageWorks on my VMS cluster. I swear the hub is even noisier than my PDP-11/73 in a BA123!!! My thoughts are to put the Linksys hub in the garage, and get a quiet hub for in the house. I'm currently debating either a 8-port 10/100 Switch or Hub, and leaning towards the switch which looks to be about $100 more. I think I almost forgot my point :^) Do the Netgear 8-port 10/100 Switches and Hubs have fans in them? I kind of doubt that the slimline ones have one. Zane | Zane H. Healy | UNIX Systems Adminstrator | | healyzh(a)aracnet.com (primary) | Linux Enthusiast | | healyzh(a)holonet.net (alternate) | Classic Computer Collector | +----------------------------------+----------------------------+ | Empire of the Petal Throne and Traveller Role Playing, | | and Zane's Computer Museum. | | http://www.aracnet.com/~healyzh/ |