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[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Damn... I used to lay (and punch) CAT-5 cables way back in the day as a 'techie.'

Those were the DAYS, my friend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnxTT7XXMPA

[–] rhythmisaprancer@piefed.social 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Well I was never a splicer, I just maintained the equipment (mechanic). But being around the crews and sometimes going on service calls I learned things. I have no personal experience with how obnoxious it would be to repair a bundle like this!

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Man, sometime the repair can be EASY AS PIE, and other times HOLY SHIT TOMORROW IS TUESDAY.

Sorry, my bad, but just to give a glimpse...

HOLY SHIT TOMORROW IS TUESDAY

Truer words were never spoken!