Should you go with Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet switches?

[Windows Central]

From LAN parties to getting work done, we've used our share of local networks. Here's a breakdown of what you need to meet the demands of your home or business.
[h=2]Fast Ethernet[/h]Fast choice

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[Kimmo Toivanen]

If network has storage or 2 or more computers, gigabit. 100Mbps router or switch limits file transfer to ~12MBps, while disk speed is (usually) limitimg transfer with Gb switch