[ut3] Linux dedicated server for beta demo now available!

[Mark Shields]

I'm not sure how those other distributions run (generic kernels?), but at
least with Gentoo, if you have a multi-core/CPU system, the kernel needs to
be re-configured with SMP=y and
NR_CPUS=x (where x is 2, in this case).

On 10/15/07, Alex Boag-Munroe <boagenator at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> They're both "suitable" depending upon the load you're going to be
> generating, you will benefit greatly from the Dual Core option however.
>
> On 15/10/2007, [FnG] Lambik <fng.lambik at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I am considering in upgrading the server,
> > the choice is  "AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+", or "AMD Athlon 64 3700+" , is
> > either of 'em suitable to run UT3 Demo on ?
> > Which distribution is recommended to run UT3 on ? Debian (or Debian
> > based like Ubuntu), OpenSuSE or FedoraCore ?
> >
> > Lambik
> >
> > On 10/15/07, Loibisch <loibisch at clanci.net > wrote:
> > >
> > > Ryan C. Gordon wrote:
> > > > It's built with -march=pentium4 -mtune=pentium4 -msse2 -mfpmath=sse
> > > > ... so it will use generic instructions that were only available on
> > > > P4-level hardware, and sse2 for all math operations.
> > > >
> > > > If you're still on Pentium III level hardware, it's time to upgrade.
> > > I think you should consider putting out another (less optimized) build
> > >
> > > for those people running Athlon XP (or MP) systems. There's no reason
> > > why it shouldn't work without the SSE2 routines unless you used some
> > > of
> > > them using inline assembler code.
> > > Saying an Athlon XP is "Pentium III level" is quite harsh (and not
> > > true). While it may be lacking SSE2 it's actually a far advanced
> > > technology when compared directly.
> > >
> > > Just saying this because you will probably put off a lot of people who
> > > don't have the time, money or energy to upgrade their old box.
> > >
> > > That being said: please also keep the optimized builds. :)
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Loibisch
> > >
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> >
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>
> --
> Alex Boag-Munroe
>
> Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.




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- Mark Shields
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