On Mon 08 May 2000 08:26:55pm, Chris Bloom wrote:
AIUI, a 28k modem *can* be used successfully for GPL, although a 56k
"underclocked" (as it were) is probably better. You really need a
"real" modem, ie one that has its own on-board resources and doesn't
take them from Windows. Externals seem to be better, but there's a lot
of variation. USB modems have mixed results, but are generally good.
A great deal depends on your phone company and line. I can't play
online at all because British Telecom seem to be unable to supply a
stable connection (personal best before disconnect: 8 seconds).
You need to turn *off* data compression and error checking - they just
get in the way.
HTH.
--
David.
"After all, a mere thousand yards - such a harmless little knoll,
really."
(Raymond Mays on Shelsley Walsh)
Whats the lowest speed modem people use for on-line racing in
GPL succesfully?
I have been asuming that the reason my ping is so bad is because
I am at the bottom end of Africa. I read about on-line races
between people in Australia and Europe or America and I am now
wondering if it is maybe something to do with the fact that I
only have a 28.8.
How much data is being transferred during an on-line race? I
had some reasonable on-line DTR races, which presumably need
less transfer of data.
I would like to try some on-line racing, any opinions would be
appreciated.
Chris
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Chris,
If you are simple driving and not hosting then 26400 is really all you
need. It supplies the necessary bandwidth and doesn't overburden your
CPU servicing all the extra interrupts that a faster rate would.
Regards,
Brett C, Cammack
That's Racing! Motorsports
Pompano Beach, FL
I seem to do OK with a normal connection speed of 21600.
-Tony-
