Network version of the PC game DOOM

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From: Steve Kennedy
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 1994 02:53

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BEWARE running the game DOOM on Novell networks over IPX.

This can cause broadcast storms and knock out wide area links.

This has been verified from 2 independent sources !!!

I have tested this on both SMC Elite/16's and 3Com Etherlink II's.

Regards

Steve
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