Gigabit x non-Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Dear members:
I've looked at a few models of Ethernet switches to connect my computers to (a Windows PC, a Powerbook G4 17" and a Powermac G5) but have been confronted with a choice.
Some models are called "Gigabit" and others aren't. It apparently has something to do with speed - Gigabit switches are 10/100/1000 while those that are not Gigabit are simply labeled 10/100.
What is the difference between the Gigabit and non-Gigabit switches ?
Since I am using it to connect my computers to cable internet, should I get the Gigabit model or it really doesn't matter (my assumption is that since cable offers 1.5 to 2 Mbps speed this would fall under Gigabit, ?) ?
Thank you in advance for your help,
Joseph

See my post in your other thread Ethernet Switch.
Since I am using it to connect my computers to cable internet, should I get the Gigabit model...
Only if it is about the same price (then why not?) or you plan to do very large Ethernet file transfers between your computers.

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After experiencing intermitent web surfing speeds(via my ethernet connected iMac), I decided to swap my Linksys router to a NetGear 8 port gigabit switch.
My ethernet connection works fine, but for some reason the Airport express is not able to connect. In the airport utility, I am seeing two errors:
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