Nagle's algorithm

[John Wilson]

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From: nholsh <nholsh "at" itsyourisp.com>
To: <vnc-list "at" uk.research.att.com>
Sent: 05 November 1999 11:33
Subject: Nagle's algorithm


> Please excuse the ignorance of this web toed bayou dweller in La., but
> who IS Nagle, and just what is his algorithm?

It is a way of consolidation lots of little bits of data into a single IP
packet. In general it increases the efficiency of network traffic. However
when you want to send keypresses and mouse movements across the network you
will want to disable this mechanism and it results in "jerky" or "bursty"
behaviour.

John Wilson
The Wilson Partnership
5 Market Hill, Whitchurch, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 4JB, UK
+44 1296 641072, +44 976 611010(mobile), +44 1296 641874(fax)
Mailto: tug "at" wilson.co.uk



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