Wiring a House While It's Still Being Built?

digitalamish asks: "Back in 2001 Slashdot had this Ask Slashdot about wiring a new house for networking. Some of the comments in that discussion talked about running fiber vs cat5e. It's more than two year later, I'm starting to build a house, and I'd like to update this topic. So, what's the current state of people's thinking. Is good old Cat-5e still good enough, is fiber a better option? What about other options like Cat-6? Or with the state of wireless, is wiring a house even worth it any more?"

Plan for the future

[El]

Run wiring for 802.11g to all rooms now!

Re:Good story about wiring

[tf23]

I have really come to hate being in the kitchen like this. At least one parent is always doing something to piss me off. I need to be away from them.

You're 18. Move out. Simple, eh?

Re:Some thoughts...

[bugnuts]

Also, keep in mind the fact that insects and rodents can't seem to resist those tasty tasty wire casings. There may come a time when some segments fail inexplicably.

Good point. You should definitely keep sharks out of your conduits. [yarchive.net]