I see this term used in video games when checking on the internet connection, but I dont understand completely. Can someone explain?
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Ping is equivalent to playing Marco Polo in a pool. Your computer sends out a packet (Marco) and you get a reply back (Polo). Your success at the game is dependent on your ability to quickly get a reply back. If you have to wait 10-15 seconds to hear a “Polo” response, you aren’t going to be nearly as effective and a lot can change in that time.
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