----- Original Message ----- From: "3in4" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <hlds_linux@list.valvesoftware.com> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 4:44 PM Subject: [hlds_linux] Dedicated Half Life 2 Deathmatch server on linux
> Sorry guys, I thought I had to do something to get posting permission. Anyway.. > > I joined this list to get information on how to run a Half Life 2 > Deathmatch server. Im not interested in running a Counter Strike:Source > server, just an HL2 Deathmatch server. > > I downloaded 2 files: > > hlds_l_1120_full.bin > > hldsupdatetool.bin > > I tried to run the hldsupdatetool.bin, but it just gives me the message : > broken pipe. > > It makes a file called steam, but it is 0 bytes. > > I'm trying to do this on a remote linux server. I rent the entire machine > and have full access (including root). I currently run 2 Soldier Of Fortune > 2 games and a UT2004 game, so I have some experience in this stuff. But, I > cant get HL2 Deahtmatch to install. > > What am I doing wrong? if you have root to the box, simply do the following: cd /bin ln -s gunzip uncompress that's it. try re-running the hldsupdatetool.bin after that. if you don't have root to the server, then just set up an alias. ~cooky _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
