I just recently replaced Debian with Gentoo on my HLDS server machine. I don't recommend it for widespread deployment (meaning you have several boxen to keep up-to-date) because updates can take a long time unless you have the skills to build packages on one and distribute them to the other machines.. but still, Debian wins for multiple-server installs.
I've become somewhat obsessed with my HLDS server now, though, compiling everything with gcc-3.1 and CFLAGS="-march=athlon-mp -O3 -pipe -fforce-addr -fomit-frame-pointer -funroll-loops -frerun-cse-after-loop -frerun-loop-opt -falign-functions=4" and other such nonsensical fun. I've even recompiled Metamod, LogD, StatsMe, and admin mod using optimizations like this, but admin mod doesn't work.. sigh. I've narrowed it down to INDEXENT() not filling in pPlayer->pev.. but I don't know why. Something in gcc-3.1 breaks it; it doesn't matter if I optimize it or not. I was having the same problem with LogD, but I was able to code around it.. (if anyone can help here, please email me). Eric (Deacon) writed (at Tue, Jul 23, 2002 at 01:10:11AM -0500): > > I am happily suprised all the time hearing about various people > starting to > > talk about gentoo. Its a great distro, esp considering how new it is. > > Obviously any distro has its own particular strengths and weaknesses. > But for me, honestly gentoo has struck a really great balance between > making me really learn linux and not screwing me in the ear every time I > experiment a little too much. I'm seriously having a hard time talking > myself out of running gentoo with KDE as my desktop OS, replacing WinXP > Pro. I'm really comfortable with and knowledgeable about Win32, but... > I'm finding myself drifting farther and farther away from anything > that's completely Win32-bound. With more and more actually viable > replacements for the Win32 programs I'm so dependent on... > > Anyway, I honestly never thought I'd end up making an honest switch. > Server? Sure, but as my own client? Ehhh... > > If gentoo were a commercial product, this would be a testimonial :) > > -- > Eric (the Deacon remix) > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > -- -- Casey Zacek (Zippo) Beer for Breakfast servers <http://bfb.bogleg.org/> 209.41.98.2:27016 (CS multi-map) 209.41.98.2:27015 (DoD) 209.41.98.2:27017 (CS militia/dust2) Dallas, TX _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
