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Subject: Re: [9fans] arcnet
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In spite of ARCNET's deterministic operation and historic suitability
for real-time environments such as process control, the general
availability of switched gigabit Ethernet and Quality of service
capabilities in Ethernet switches has all but eliminated ARCNET today.

However, because of its simple, robust nature, ARCNET controllers are
still sold and used in industrial, embedded, and automotive
applications.

they say it's pretty deterministic. good read from wikipedia.