[bf1942] Why Linux?

[Nephar]

>> "and when HL have we haven't DSL and we have servers."

Uhh... What?  I don't understand what you just said.  I have hosted 16+
players on a cable modem before with no problems on a Half-Life CS
server.  I have also hosted LAN parties with a CS server where 8 to 10
players where using a Cable Modem to access a public server with no
problem.

All I am saying is that BF will get 3 times their existing number of
servers when they get their Linux server up with all the bugs worked
out.

For those looking for cheap server hosts ($99/mo.)...

www.rackshack.net
www.rackforce.com 

But of course... You can only get Linux servers there... Which is my
whole point.

If anyone Here know of a reliable and cheap Windows server host that
will provide 400+ GB/mo. data transfer for around $100/mo., please let
me know.

-----Original Message-----
From: Noplay [mailto:james4-bond at laposte.net] 
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 2:44 PM
To: bf1942 at icculus.org
Subject: Re: [bf1942] Why Linux?


While it is possible to host a decent Half-Life server at home on your
DSL or Cable connection,

?????

Whit 4 players (8 for 1024 DSL)....... and when HL have we haven't DSL
and we have servers.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nephar" <nephar at skullz.net>
To: <bf1942 at icculus.org>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 8:27 PM
Subject: [bf1942] Why Linux?


> We understand that this is a beta build but we would also like EA (and

> all developers) to know that with a full release of BF1942 for Linux 
> will come a FLOOD of active game servers.  I'm willing to bet that the

> number of public server will double if not triple.  This will in turn 
> generate more publicity for the game and grow the community 
> drastically. The reason for this is simple... MONEY!  It cost roughly 
> 3 times more to host a Windows server with the bandwidth required to 
> support BF than it does with Linux.  It's real easy to find cheap 
> Linux hosts that will give you a LOAD of bandwidth for cheap.
>
> While it is possible to host a decent Half-Life server at home on your

> DSL or Cable connection, this is just impossible for a BF server.  So,

> until BF gets a production Linux server working, it will never stand a

> chance to compete with CS.  And I feel that once BF does get a 
> production Linux server published, BF will rival CS in popularity and 
> equal its success in longevity.
>
> Eagerly waiting the production build,
>
> Wes Byrd
> CIO, Third Wave Host
> 1 888 578 7865
> www.thirdwavehost.com
>
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: monthos at mx3.org [mailto:monthos at mx3.org]
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 1:50 PM
> To: bf1942 at icculus.org
> Subject: Re: [bf1942] Server Specs
>
>
> These are beta builds, and its obvious that they are. if someone is 
> looking to get hosting for a BF1942 server alone, linux is not the 
> right choice for that right now. Also its not like the guy was talking

> about a syetm that is on the verge of being considered slow. He has a 
> high end server stated there, so unless its running other crap (which 
> he never
> stated) no doubt its going to work.
>
> Let me restate the fact these are beta builds, not for use as a 
> general server for a clan and if you have the choice i would recommend

> wait untill these last remaining (although big) bugs get worked out, 
> or get a windows server. BF1942 just wasnt coded with portability in 
> mind and its going to take a bit more before it reaches teh quality of

> the windows counterpart.
>
>