Now there's an answer I can actually use. Thanks Steven.
On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 19:02:47 +0100, Steven Hartland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You might find this interesting Tim: > http://gaming.multiplay.co.uk/stats/server_os_comparison.htm > > N.B. On the map change front its generally not the file / disk access > that causes the lag as on all modern IDE disks / subsystems the CPU > load caused by the physical data access is negligible, its the high > CPU spike as the game server reinitialises and loads the data said data > once read from disk. Hence SCSI disks are relatively pointless when > you compare the price / performance differential. That's not to say if > money is know object it wont help just that is not really a contributing > factor to the map change spike any more. > > Steve / K > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tim Driggers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > My apologies for not saying Linux binary compatibility. > > > > I have run servers both ways, as mentioned above. > > > > I am also aware of many people who claim that FreeBSD has a higher > > performance when running a dedicated game server than linux does, but > > I obviously didnt do my research as you say. Can you give me some site > > examples with performance numbers that back the claim up? Maybe with > > your input I will be convinced to switch back to fbsd. > > > ================================================ > This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person > or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is > prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any > information contained in it. > > In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please telephone > (023) 8024 3137 > or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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
