Quite true. The beta of Windows Server 2003 64 bit edition is available to all MSDN Universal subscribers and Microsoft Select licensing customers.
The issue isn't so much the operating system, it's the application itself (SRCDS/HLDS). A 64 bit operating system will run a 32 bit application in emulated mode, incurring performance penalties. Thus, a 32 bit HLDS/SRCDS will actually run _less_ efficiently on a 64 bit Windows than it would on a 32 bit Windows. 64 bit technology is in its infancy, and 64 bit chips are really of no benefit until 64 bit applications become more widely available. Right now their use is limited to specific niches of the corporate sector, with very large databases and other specialized applications. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of List Keeper Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 11:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [hlds] amd64 cpu compairson Why would that be, there's a 64-bit version of Windows Server 2003 readily available. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Weisberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [hlds] amd64 cpu compairson > There isn't one. At least not yet. If you want to run 64 bit, your > only option at this point is a flavor of linux. I'm sure Valve might > even have had trouble getting their paws on a 64 bit Windows. > > Jason Weisberger > http://www.csrev.com > > m0gely wrote: > >> Game Admin wrote: >> >>> I am planning to upgrade a game server that will be running valve >>> based games. And will be using the most current build of windows >>> server 64bit beta. >> >> >> I wasn't aware they came out with a 64bit version of hlds for Windows? >> >> -- >> - m0gely >> http://quake2.telestream.com/ >> Q2 | Q3A | Counter-strike _______________________________________________ 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
