If your running 1 server, windows XP would be the way to go, if your running more than one, Windows 2003 would be the way to go because it's kernel is built for running multiple services with the threading, it can handle it much better than XP because the kernel is optimized for that kind of use where as XP Pro is more for Graphics and code compiling. Keep in mind, while they did start out from the windows 2000 codebase, they diverged when Windows XP was released in order to make the Windows 2003 platform more stable and Enterprise ready to compete against Unix which it is actually doing very well from the benchmarks posted around the net.
Also, while the forground and background has been around, it's the Kernel that determines the Optimization, unfortunately, you can't rebuild your kernel in windows like you can for *bsd/linux which means, your limited to the features the kernel your running can support. If you do a Diff of the kernel files, you will see that the 2003 Standard Versions are bigger than XP Pro versions. The reasons are fairly obvious. It comes down to preference, costs and how much robustness you want in your system. I know why I use windows 2003 instead of Windows XP for a MS SQL server, it's fairly obvious. YOu can use it or not, thats your perogative, but they are not the same by far. > Thanks for the links there Chance appreciated. Unfortunately unless I > missed > something while reading them I still see nothing that 2k3 server has over > XP > that can help in running a game server. Did I miss something? > > The background and foreground thing has been in NT kernel since way way > back and hence also available in XP. > > Steve / K > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chance Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 2:32 PM > Subject: RE: [hlds] Odd lag problem > > >> Here are 2 to start with. And yes the Numa is only available with >> Enterprise >> or higher. With STD you don't get the Numa part, but you do get most of >> the >> improvements >> >> http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/03/06/WindowsServer2003/default.asp >> x >> >> Base feature comparison. >> http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winserver2003_editions.asp >> >> This is about the background and foreground applications. >> Basicly it tells you that the server is either optimized to give >> services >> the higher priority, or to give everything the same priority within it's >> class. >> http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/info/nt5.shtml >> >> I personaly prefer OpenBSD for everything, but I also have to know >> windows >> very well for my day job, so I spend time digging up these tidbits about >> differences. > > > > ===============================================This e.mail is private and > confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom > it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is prohibited > from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any > information contained in it. > > In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please > telephone (023) 8024 3137 > or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
