I asked:
 
> We have a group of DEC 3000s with the standard 10Mbit/s ethernet
> board connected to an ethernet switch which supports duplex.  Is it
> possible to configure these workstations to work in duplex rather 
> than simplex?  If so, how, and will it make any difference?
Thanks to Matt Thomas for his fast and definitive reply:
In a word, no.  The LANCEs used on the DEC 3000s don't support full duplex.
Matt Thomas                          Internet:   thomas_at_lkg.dec.com
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Received on Thu Jan 25 1996 - 17:21:22 NZDT