Re: tlug: strange problem.

[NIIBE Yutaka <gniibe@example.com>]

Scott Stone writes:
 > what kind of bandwidth is possible over a plip link?

Usually, it works around 40 KBytes/sec.  It depends on CPU speed.  As
PLIP controls the signals directly, it wastes CPU for
sending/receiving packets.  It's not good for heavy data transfer,
I mainly use it for data transfer between notebook computer and
desktop PC.

If you're watching the 2.1.x development of Linux, you might notice
that PLIP driver is the 1st SMP-aware network driver in Linux! :-)
Yes, it also works for SMP machine.

For those who don't know PLIP: PLIP stands for Parallel Line IP.
Using parallel port, establish connection between two PC.  The cable
(so-called LapLink Cable or InterLink Cable) costs Y2,000.- or so.
Poorman's networking. ;-)

Thanks, 
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NIIBE Yutaka
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