I've finally got round to fixing up my network, so the computer downstairs shall be crunching shortly 
But I was just wondering how long normal ethernet cables will last outside, as I've had to run a 7/-8 foot stretch down the side of the house.
So yeah. Any ideas?

But I was just wondering how long normal ethernet cables will last outside, as I've had to run a 7/-8 foot stretch down the side of the house.
So yeah. Any ideas?