Stranded wire patch cables are often specified for cable segments running from a wall jack to a PC and for
patch panels. They are more flexible than solid core wire. However, the rational for using it is that the constant
flexing of patch cables may wear-out solid core cable--break it. I don't think this is a real concern in the average
small network. For example, I have one solid core cable going to my work bench. It has probably flexed and
average person's lifetime of flexes from the many many times I have connected customer computers to my
network. Also, stranded cable is susceptible to degradation from moisture infiltration, may use an alternate
color code, and should not be used for cables longer than 3 Meters (about 10 feet).