I'm glad everyone seems to think dtaples are OK...and I think I know now where the "no staples" rules started.
I'm loking at the latest Mohawk catalog, and in their "UTP Installation guide" it says:
"Do not use staples, either from a staple gun or mounting in a traditional manner with a hammer...."
I see no exception for any particular stapler. Mohawk goes on to say:
"D-rings, nail on straps, or velcro straps offer acceptable cable management techniques...."
Now, I would like to know if other cable makers have the same instructions.... and, if so, how ant tool maker can claim that his tool is "OK."