>: >World Circuit/F1GP just does not play well over the modem.
>I've played successfully at 24fps using a 486DX25 and 386DX16, without
>texture but perfectly good. This was using a standard null-modem
>cable (the one supplied with LapLink as it happens).
>Neither machine had `decent' I/O ports, ie both used 8250 or whatever
>its called. Why the problems?
connections with a modem-modem. I can only assume F1GP must
spend more CPU time doing error-correction, carrier checking etc when
connected over a phone line.
As far as the ports go, I doubt GP uses the FIFO of the 16550 uarts,
which would mean no advantages over the 8250.
Anyways I have taken Doug's advice and consider myself lucky :)
Regards,
David