Fiber optic internet connection?

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The discussion centers on the installation of fiber optic internet, specifically Verizon FiOS, which offers significantly higher speeds compared to DSL, with potential improvements in online gaming performance. Users transitioning from a 3-meg DSL connection to fiber optics can expect enhanced ping and reduced lag, although factors like distance and data packet loss also play critical roles. The conversation also touches on the benefits of upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 for better internet utilization, while suggesting alternative browsers like Firefox, Opera, or Google Chrome for improved browsing experience. Additionally, utilizing a RamDisk for web caching is recommended for faster access to previously visited pages.

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  • Understanding of fiber optic internet technology, specifically Verizon FiOS
  • Knowledge of online gaming performance metrics, including ping and lag
  • Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Basic concepts of web caching and RamDisk technology
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  • Research the differences in performance between DSL and fiber optic internet connections
  • Learn about optimizing online gaming performance through network settings
  • Explore the advantages of using a RamDisk for web caching
  • Investigate the features and performance of alternative web browsers like Firefox and Chrome
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This discussion is beneficial for gamers, internet service consumers considering fiber optic upgrades, IT professionals, and anyone interested in optimizing their internet performance and browsing experience.

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In a few days, people from my ISP are coming to my house to install super-fast fiber optic internet. Right now, I am using a DSL, or about a 3-meg connection speed. According to what I've heard, a fiber-optic network connection can give up to 20 megs. I use my computer for gaming, especially online gaming. Will I notice any significant improvement with my ping, as well as a reduction in lag, while playing video games online with fiber optics?

This is a bit off-topic, but I heard that Windows 7 is programmed to better utilize fast internet connections. Right now I am using Vista with service pack 1.
 
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Unless your data packets are very large, transmission speed doesn't affect ping (or lag). Ping or lag is a function of distance and how many nodes buffer and retransmit your data packets to the destination and back. In gaming, what appears to be 'lag', can also be caused by lost or corrupted packets of data.
 
How much did that cost you, if you don't mind my asking?
 
Pattonias said:
How much did that cost you, if you don't mind my asking?

See http://www22.verizon.com/Residential/FiOSInternet/Plans/Plans.htm. Verizon FiOS is consumer fiber optic.
 
The_Absolute said:
This is a bit off-topic, but I heard that Windows 7 is programmed to better utilize fast internet connections. Right now I am using Vista with service pack 1.

The Windows version won't have a noticeable impact on your internet speeds. The delay will be dictated primarily by distance and the other factors mentioned. Try some new browsers like Firefox, Opera, or Google Chrome. You'll get a more noticeable impact from that than from a new operating system, at least when browsing the internet.
 
Windows 7 is faster than Vista, period.
 
If you would like consider putting your webcache into a RamDisk. This will not really help you to load a page faster initially, but you will have an instant back button in the browser and cached pages will load nearly instantly.
 

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