Wait a few weeks, lets see if valve can make any cpu optimizations for Linux!
> If the new linux HLDS is really doubling CPU usage over 3.1.1.0c then how > in the world can I host enough games to cover the cost of my server? You don't :) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zel Zelaert Sent: 29 September 2003 01:26 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [hlds_linux] The CPU usage issue.. what should I go with: Linux or Win32? In a month or so I'm planning on starting a small counter-strike server hosting company (I know bad time for this) to cover the cost of my public CS servers. I was all set to rent a dedicated server (dual xeon 2.4 1gig ram) with RH 9 linux however this whole steam CPU usage issue has me thinking twice. If the new linux HLDS is really doubling CPU usage over 3.1.1.0c then how in the world can I host enough games to cover the cost of my server? However I have heard a rumor that the win32 version of the new HLDS doesn't have nearly as much CPU load as the linux version. Is this true? If it is true maybe I should use windows instead? My host does have an option to use windows 2000 or 2k3 for $40 more a month whereas redhat is free. I really like linux but I don't mind windows either its just that I mind the price... The real question is would the $40 a month difference be offset by the potentially more instances of HLDS that can be run on the server without overloading? Ideas? Comments? Thanks guys!!! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
