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UDP - Packet Loss in Real Life?

Posted by Cliff on from the network-intricacies dept.

PacketStorm asks: "There's always an argument between TCP and UDP users. TCP users complain that UDP is non-determinstic and lossy, while UDP users complain that TCP is slower and nobody needs all the features anyway. So the question is - has anyone actually seen/experienced UDP loss in high-traffic environments? Is the degeneration of UDP any better or worse than TCP in a congested environment? TCP also craps out in times of congestion, but at least you know - or do you? Experiences?"

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  1. Parts of the Internet currently collapsing? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Check the Internet Traffic Report

  2. So, what you're saying is... by Wonko42 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm a skydiver. I never use a parachute. Instead, I just jump out of planes and hope that I land on a large air mattress. It's worked perfectly so far. Why should I switch? All you silly fools using parachutes make me laugh.