[nzlug] Bridging network cards and speeds

[Martin Bähr]

On Mon, Sep 10, 2007 at 08:29:44PM +1200, Warren Boyd wrote:
> I use X-Windows over the network, I want to move that onto the Gigabit
> network to avoid the lag that comes from slower network speeds.

lag and throughput are different things.
gigabit gives you more throughput, but may not necesarily reduce the lag
unless the lag is caused by not enough bandwith.

i doubt that using X saturates your 100mbit line.

a factor of lag could be ssh encryption, for which you'd need faster
cpus, or turn encryption off.

greetings, martin.
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