[bf1942] Why Linux?

[Nephar]

Ah... That would explain why I couldn't understand... Sorry bout that.

Well, the main problem with hosting with DSL or Cable is your data
UPLOAD bandwidth.  Most providers these days only allow around 128 Mbps
upload.  However, I have been able to get between 396 - 500 Mbps on
upload with my Cable connection.  Test your connections at
http://www.dslreports.com/stest to see what your Upload speed is.


-----Original Message-----
From: Noplay [mailto:james4-bond at laposte.net] 
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 3:15 PM
To: bf1942 at icculus.org
Subject: Re: [bf1942] Why Linux?


where living you? In french that's not possible


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nephar" <nephar at skullz.net>
To: <bf1942 at icculus.org>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 9:03 PM
Subject: RE: [bf1942] Why Linux?


> >> "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.
> >
> >
> 
>