Re: READ THIS if you know about ETHERNET

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From: cwb... Charlie Baum
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 00:00

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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.  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)?

>Sorry for the crosspost, but this is appropriate for all the groups and I
>figured this was the best way to get a response...

>--
> 
>// ================================
>// Jason Eudy
>// je1...@xx.acs.appstate.edu
>// ===============\

Well, I have an Ethernet card, and I connect directly to a person
downstairs from me all the time.  It's as crisp as playing by
yourself.  Never once experienced any lag at all.  I know that playing
over a null modem can sometimes lag, especially in places that are
very high detail, or there are a lot of weapons or spheres around and
stuff like that.  Ethernet is the way to go.

Charlie

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From: cwb...@psu.edu (Charlie Baum)
Subject: Re: READ THIS if you know about ETHERNET
Date: 1996/04/03
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