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For a long time now Nix kernels have had pluggable congestion control algorhythims. In many distros several alternatives come as loadable modules and can set via editing the /etc/sysctl.conf file.

While cubic's the chosen default was wondering if any of the cool nixers here have played around with the alternatives and if so what you found/concluded on the subject?

pluggable whaa? sounds like a suppository not repository... :P

Lmao Wux,

Havent gotten around to playing w congestion control algos yet. Think it is cool the kickbutt folks in upper geekdom have made it easy to switch between the things.

Were only a couple that looked interesting and guess could see a poss benefit. Like switching algos when someone changes network conditions.


Like from a solid connection to a more lossy one. Supposedly some of the algos do better than others in such circumstances.

Interesting point. Though, is there any notable difference in real life?
shows what is available, usually there should be reno and cubic.
shows tcp_ALGOs that can be loaded and
sets the TCP to another algo.

Well, let's bork it. :D