rec.autos.simulators

by **Todd** » Sat, 08 Mar 2003 15:10:25

I live in an area that has no dsl, no cable, and can only connect at 26k
with a 56k modem. I'm thinking of getting satellite internet but do not
know if it is ok with racing games online or any game for that matter. I
was told that the lag time is to high since the signal has to travel out to
space and come back and that it is not good for ***. Although it is
great for internet browsing and downloading. Does anyone out there have
satellite internet or have any knowledge about it?
Thanks,
Todd

by **Sondo** » Sat, 08 Mar 2003 15:56:02

My buddy just dropped his satellite because his ping rates were too high and
way too much warping. Some games we could not even connect. Sorry.

Sondog

by **Rich** » Sat, 08 Mar 2003 16:27:38

Yes *** on SAT is really out of the question.. The ping rates will
be pretty darn high.. Remember your TCP/IP packet has to travel 88,000
miles.. Up to the SAT 44k then down to you 44k...

>My buddy just dropped his satellite because his ping rates were too high and
>way too much warping. Some games we could not even connect. Sorry.

>Sondog

>> I live in an area that has no dsl, no cable, and can only connect at 26k
>> with a 56k modem. I'm thinking of getting satellite internet but do not
>> know if it is ok with racing games online or any game for that matter. I
>> was told that the lag time is to high since the signal has to travel out
>to
>> space and come back and that it is not good for ***. Although it is
>> great for internet browsing and downloading. Does anyone out there have
>> satellite internet or have any knowledge about it?
>> Thanks,
>> Todd

by **Biz** » Sat, 08 Mar 2003 16:43:18

Real-time *** is not good due to high pings, its only good for surfing and downloading.
--
Biz

"Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand
alloys and compositions and,......things with molecular structures,....and
the....." - Ash

> I live in an area that has no dsl, no cable, and can only connect at 26k
> with a 56k modem. I'm thinking of getting satellite internet but do not
> know if it is ok with racing games online or any game for that matter. I
> was told that the lag time is to high since the signal has to travel out to
> space and come back and that it is not good for ***. Although it is
> great for internet browsing and downloading. Does anyone out there have
> satellite internet or have any knowledge about it?
> Thanks,
> Todd

by **Larr** » Sat, 08 Mar 2003 23:52:33

Satellite is FAR worse than dial-up for ***, unfortunately, and Satellite
is completely unsuitable for the purpose.

Satellite is ok for downloading, email, and _maybe_ streaming.

The problem is latency. It's a long, LONG way up to that bird and Satellite
latencies are measured in seconds, not milliseconds.

When I had DirecPC my downstream latency was always between 1000 and 2000
msec.

Larry

by **Tim Paulli** » Sun, 09 Mar 2003 02:12:36

Check for local providers of wirelesss internet. Much better than dialup
(256K)

Tim

by **Todd** » Mon, 10 Mar 2003 02:45:35

Thanks for the input. I guess I will not get the Satellite then.

Now I guess I can't join a league or race anyone :(

Thanks,

Todd

by pw » Mon, 10 Mar 2003 12:50:24

Like Tim said, check and see if wireless is an option. Our new local
one is offering:

Speed
Monthly
Setup

192k Down / 192k Up
$49.00
$199.00 Single Computer System or $299.00 Multiple Computers

384k Down / 192k Up
$65.00
$199.00 Single Computer System or $299.00 Multiple Computers

512k Down / 512k Up
$85.00
$199.00 Single Computer System or $299.00 Multiple Computers

1500k Down / 1500k Up
$100.00
$199.00 Single Computer System or $299.00 Multiple Computers

The 1500/1500 is only $10 more a month than what we are paying for
Direcway Business Edition! The install and equipment are way less
than what I paid for Direcway, and includes a router and network
setup.

Should be available in the valley sometime this month!! Yeah baby!

-pw

pw
livingston,montana
please use "pw at williamsonenterprises dot com" for e-mail
thanks

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by **Dave Henri** » Mon, 10 Mar 2003 13:50:15

There are still some OFFline leagues...These are as 'fun' as online
events, but you get the tension of waiting for the other driver's results
to be announced.
dave henrie

by **Todd** » Mon, 10 Mar 2003 14:14:16

Thanks, I will look into the wireless internet

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