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je1...@xx.acs.appstate.edu (Jason Eudy) wrote:

>I've been told that two computers connected by ethernet cards won't run
>multiplayer games any faster than two computers connected by a null modem
>cable.  
Not true, but the difference is more visible in some games.  Quake
runs much better over ethernet than null-modem.  On the other hand,
you won't notice much a boost in duke.

It's really dependent on the needs of the game.  Some games have been
optimized for 9600, 57600 etc.

>Considering the much higher data transfer rate of ethernet, I don't
>believe it, but can anyone confirm whether or not this is true (so I won't
>waste my money)?

You can grab yourself a taiwanese ethernet card for under $30.  It's
worth it just for moving files around if you don't use it regularly
for games.

Stop by my web page if you have any further questions.

http://www.comcat.com/~ansinn







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