Linux version?!?

[barnhapj]

Whats the best linux version to use for a fast hl server. Thats all its going to do.

[ladybulf]

I use clarkconnect home2
a version of redhat

http://www.clarkconnect.com

and its free

Cs:S also works on mandrake 10.1


How long is a peice of string !

[popa]

CS:S will work on any* "version" of linux. I would suggest something with the 2.4.22 kernel, probably to most beaten and tested to be absofreakinglutely stable kernel there is. If you want a fast server use gentoo if you can understand it. If not go buy mandrake and click the 'do everything for me' button.

[cryotek]

I wouldn't recommend using the 2.4.x kernel tree, i would suggest 2.6.8 or 2.6.9. I run a Gentoo linux server running 2.6.9 with release 9 of the gentoo devs kernel patch and it runs sweet, when idle i have absolute zero load, when i have a 16 slot server filled i think load is about 1.00 maybe lower.

So in short, i'd recommend Gentoo running 2.6.x

[rjerina]

cryotek Wrote:I wouldn't recommend using the 2.4.x kernel tree, i would suggest 2.6.8 or 2.6.9. I run a Gentoo linux server running 2.6.9 with release 9 of the gentoo devs kernel patch and it runs sweet, when idle i have absolute zero load, when i have a 16 slot server filled i think load is about 1.00 maybe lower.

So in short, i'd recommend Gentoo running 2.6.x

i'm running FreeBSD 5.2.1 with a 32 slot server filled, getting under .50 loads

hlserver@please(~/csc/cstrike)# w
3:45PM up 49 days, 5:58, 1 user, load averages: 0.18, 0.17, 0.18
USER TTY FROM LOGIN@ IDLE WHAT
hlserver p0 - 9:12AM - w
hlserver@please(~/csc/cstrike)#

[Ard Choille]

Use what ever is easiest for you

I've had no problems in running CS S on debian.

[cryotek]

rjerina Wrote:

cryotek Wrote:I wouldn't recommend using the 2.4.x kernel tree, i would suggest 2.6.8 or 2.6.9. I run a Gentoo linux server running 2.6.9 with release 9 of the gentoo devs kernel patch and it runs sweet, when idle i have absolute zero load, when i have a 16 slot server filled i think load is about 1.00 maybe lower.

So in short, i'd recommend Gentoo running 2.6.x

i'm running FreeBSD 5.2.1 with a 32 slot server filled, getting under .50 loads

hlserver@please(~/csc/cstrike)# w
3:45PM up 49 days, 5:58, 1 user, load averages: 0.18, 0.17, 0.18
USER TTY FROM LOGIN@ IDLE WHAT
hlserver p0 - 9:12AM - w
hlserver@please(~/csc/cstrike)#

3 servers 2 22 slot, 1 16 slot, all maxed, 1.50

[ps2silver]

Debian sid with last kernel (today 2.6.9) of course xD

See U

[ladybulf]

popa Wrote:If not go buy mandrake and click the 'do everything for me' button.

.... and go watch some trees grow while you wait.

[gizze]

00:30:45 up 8 days, 5:03, 1 user, load average: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00
USER TTY FROM LOGIN@ IDLE JCPU PCPU WHAT
hlds pts/11 213-66-173-231-o 00:30 0.00s 0.01s 0.00s w
slackware rules

[reclusivemonkey]

I'll add another Slackware recommendation to the list there. Slackware is particularly suited to servers. But you will need to know what you are doing, or at least do a little research.

[Stealth]

www.microsoft.com

-Stealth, nominee for the post inappropriate post

[Rusty]

I think any distro, as long as you install the basic requirements. But when you reach a specific hardware requirement, I think it's all up to bandwidth.
But, I think Gentoo with only the nessecary features is enough.