Spearhead's Linux Server?

[Ludic]

Does anyone know how long we're gonna have to wait for the Linux version?

Our provider runs Linux/Windows servers, but I'd MUCH rather have it on Linux, since it runs so much better.

[FlyingWalrus]

Er.. I Was reading somewhere (don't ask me where, think it was on planetmohaa.com) that the developer in charge will not start to work on the linux port, before Comdex is over.

I got no Idea if this Message really came from someone of the Dev. Team. So more 'bout a rumour. Also I don't really know who much time it would take then.

I saw Chris Shelton was posting here... Maybe he knows! Chris do you?

[ThePlagueofDeath]

I for one cant wait for the linux binary's. My server is ran at my isp, and so of course they only run on linux.

[Shockwave]

I heard from Ryan Gordon, the Linux developer in charge of creating the Linux version of SpearHead, that he won't be able to get to it until after Comdex. He maintains a mailing list for Linux server admins and he posted this information there not too long ago.

We'll just have to wait and see. :)

[FlyingWalrus]

How can I get on that list?

[DK666]

I just inherited a sun ULTRA SPARC 5. I also have a DEC alpha 266mhz and a SGI Indy 266mhz. Is it possible to run a Spearhead dedicated server on any of these boxes. They are just collecting dust and I would like to use them if possible. Any thgoughts ?

[Shockwave]

The MOH:AA Linux mailing list to which I am referring is hosted by this site:

http://www.icculus.org/

The message archive can be accessed using this link:

http://icculus.org/cgi-bin/ezmlm/ezmlm-cgi?23

If you want to subscribe, I believe all you have to do is send a blank email to the list: mohaa-subscribe @ icculus.org.

As far as a Sparc version of MOH:AA, here's what Ryan said about that:


Even if I had access to a Sparc to build on, there's some inline ASM to remove, and a dependence on the RDTSC opcode. These could be worked around, but I would need:

1) Permission from EA to do Sparc binaries
2) A Sparc to compile and test on...in-house.
3) Money from someone to do the work. :)

--ryan.


If you want to read the entire thread, follow this link:

http://icculus.org/cgi-bin/ezmlm/ezmlm-cgi?23:msp:893:mlmfeakdnfdclgjplohb

[privateink]

If you've a SPARC, throw OPENBSD on it. You'll then be able to run the MOHAA servers with the Linux binaries. After that, it'll just be a matter of time before Spearhead is ported to Linux.

I've got an Ultra 10 and a Netra running OPENBSD and hell.. I like it so much better than Solaris.

;)

[Shockwave]

If you've a SPARC, throw OPENBSD on it. You'll then be able to run the MOHAA servers with the Linux binaries.

Unfortunately, that won't work. There are processor specific commands used in the binaries that are Intel specific.

[privateink]

ouch... for real? that's a downer now. so much for my plans to throw mohaa onto my ultra 10 running openbsd.