This question is better asked on the hlcoders list (subscribe via http://list.valvesoftware.com). The reason you need to do it is because the Source engine is compiled with GCC 3.x and GCC 4.x binaries aren't binary compatible for the C++ ABI.
- Alfred Dave Dodd wrote: > Hi, > > Can someone either point me towards discussion of why the linux_sdk > need to be compiled under GCC 3.?.? I am trying to resolve a > problem with my Battlegrounds 2 server and I don't want to downgrade > my compiler from 4.1.1 . I was able to compile a server under 4.1.1 > by simply tweaking two source files lightglow.cpp & mathlib.cpp > > Anyone ? > > -- Dave > > _______________________________________________ > 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

