[aclug-L] Re: Running a server for various games...How do I do it?

[Jonathan Hall <jonhall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 24 Sep 1999, Patrick Klee wrote:

> 
> I have a number of games for Linux that run with a server and client,
> like FreeCiv and XPilot, but I wanted to know what the recommended speed
> would be to run a server.  I have a 56k x2 but don't have a constant
> IP(is it called static or dynamic?)  Which brings me to two questions? 

Static = same
dyamic = changing


> 1) Would I need a cable modem to run these games?

Road Runner, as I understand it, prohibits the running of servers on their
network.  I could be mistaken.

However, you don't NEED any specific type of connection to run a
server--it just depends on what kind of server it is and how much traffic
you're getting, just how much bandwidth you need.

For a 2-4 player FreeCiv game, your current setup is fine.  I don't have
any idea what XPilot requires.


> 2) Isn't there a program for Linux that allows you to have a permanent
> connection to the internet?  And, I think that would get your ISP POed. 

I'm not sure what you're asking here...  You don't use a program, really,
to have a permanent connection.  You just never log off.


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