IPX or TCP/IP

[akif]

Hi,
Some games have option to chose any of the above mentioned protocols for Multiplayer gaming on LAN.
Then what should one select ? and why?
Is there any protocol still better than these two?
thnx.

[PrntRhd]

TCP/IP is better because you don't need to have a Novell NetWare server running.

[akif]

thnx, but let me clarify a bit.

Here, i m on a LAN (in my hostel)
We friends want to play a game.
both TCP/IP and IPX are available options in that game.
The server is available.
(I don;t get PrntRhd what u said Novell Netware server)

Now in this scenario, whats my best choice?

[PrntRhd]

IPX is a Novell protocol.

I replied TCP/IP would be better because it is more of an open standard and therefore more flexible for all users to connect together.
TCP/IP does not require a server-based system but will allow servers to be used if desired.

[Variable]

PRNTRD is wrong on this one. You can run games using either protocol. IT's simply how it transmits the packets, either TCP/IP or IPX/SPX. You do not need a server. I don't think IPX/SPX comes standard with the networking defaults on XP, but I could be wrong. It would be a simple matter of installing it if it doesn't.

In your case IPX/SPX would probably be faster than TCP/IP for a local network. I have used it several times for LAN gaming set ups. Works like a champ.

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[PrntRhd]

Ok, I learned something.
:)