This is a multi-part message in MIME format. -- [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ] In general the benchmarks I have seen show 64-bit binaries running on a 64-bit OS run the fastest. This is due to the eight extra registers the processor makes available under that circumstance. I have not seen 64-bit server though.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >We just bought a new Dell 1425 with Dual 64bit Xeon Proc's, and are >wondering what the best option would be. I can think of 3 options, but if >there are others, feel free to point them out to me... > >1)install 32bit OS using Steam >2)install 64bit OS, with a nested 32bit chroot with Steam >3)install 64bit OS and run 64bit Binaries. (I've heard mention of them, >but not sure where to find or if they are still avail) > >The box will just be for CS:S and future 64bit games. > >Linux distro is Gentoo. > >If anyone has good/bad experiences, please let me know. > > > > >_______________________________________________ >To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please >visit: >http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > > > > > -- /Sid Stuart Games Engineering / Yahoo! Games 701 First Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (408) 349-7575 office -- _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
