Does this give out a different error level, so that one can say "if error, then sleep 30" so that scripts that just start up the server after crash dont come into a endless loop if the port is still in use, since i can understand people would not be so happy if it restarts 24/7 every (mili)second.
On Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:38:29 +0000, Jon Lippincott <[email protected]> wrote: > Good idea. > > I added a check for "-strictportbind." Without this, the engine will > print a warning, otherwise it will print an error and quit. > > -Jon > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eric > Riemers > Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 3:57 PM > To: 'Half-Life dedicated Linux server mailing list' > Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] New Replay feature listening on 27040 > > Or just add some flag on the commandline "if in use abort" and then default > just only warn. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steven > Hartland > Sent: vrijdag 17 juni 2011 0:22 > To: Half-Life dedicated Linux server mailing list > Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] New Replay feature listening on 27040 > > That's more helpful, but still not the optimum behaviour. By allowing the > server to starts on port Y you could well be disrupting another server or > service on the machine perpetuating the problem. > > The correct behaviour, if a port has been explicitly requested, should be > to > log the error and quit, that way the admin will know exactly what the > problem is and it wont affect other servers or services. > > Regards > Steve > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jon Lippincott" <[email protected]> > > >>I just fixed this. If the desired port isn't available you'll get a > message like this: >> >> WARNING: Port X was unavailable - bound to port Y instead. >> >> This will go out in the next update. > > > ================================================ > 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 +44 845 868 1337 > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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
