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Emulator64 - Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:44 pm
Post subject: SSN hosting
Requirements for zone hosting

No Stolen Graphics, Settings, or Maps can be used in the zone. We don't want to see another Extreme Games or another Trench Wars, instead give us the NEXT Extreme Games or Trench Wars.

No Oversized Staffs will be even considered for hosting. No we're not trying to tell you how to staff or run your zone, but we don't want to host a zone where every player is a staff member, and you have 10 different sysops we have to deal with.

Bots must be stable and not cause any issues to the server. If your bot is buggy and crashes a lot, then your going to be hosting it yourself. I think this is obvious, but just making sure it is stated.


Well, if you think your zone meets all the rules and standards, then contact me. You can do that three ways, email, (emulator_64) In game, (?message Emulator64) or on ssforum (reply)

my connection is dSL (temp) computer spec Processor & Chipset
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Processor
1 x Intel Celeron D 352 3.20GHz
Processor Technology
EM64T
Bus Speed
533MHz
Cache
512KB L2
Chipset
ATi Radeon Xpress 200

Memory
Standard Memory
512MB
Maximum Memory
2GB
Memory Technology
DDR SDRAM
Memory Standard
DDR400/PC3200
Memory Slots
184-pin DIMM (2 Total/1 Free)

Storage
Hard Drive
80GB 7200 rpm
Optical Drive
Combo Drive - CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Display & Graphics
Graphics Controller
ATi Radeon X300 128MB Shared DDR SDRAM Integrated

Network & Communication
Network
10/100Mbps IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
Modem
56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem

I/O Expansions
Expansion Bays

5.25" Removable Media Bay(s) External (2 Total/1 Free)
3.5" Drive Bay(s) (4 Total/2 Free)

Expansion Slots

PCI (2 Total / 1 Free)
PCI Express x1 (1 Total / 1 Free)
PCI Express x16 (1 Total / 1 Free)
Flash Memory Card (1 Total)


Input Devices
Keyboard
Included
Pointing Device
PS/2 Mouse with Scrolling Wheel

Interfaces/Ports
Ports

1 x VGA
1 x Serial
1 x IEEE 1284 Parallel
1 x 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2) Mouse
1 x 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2) Keyboard
4 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 - USB Rear
RJ-11 Modem
RJ-45 Network


Software
Operating System
Windows XP Home with SP2
Software Included
Productivity Software:
Microsoft Works 8.5
Microsoft Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition trial (includes 60-day complimentary trial period)
Microsoft Money 2006
Adobe Reader 7
Digital Media Software:

CyberLink DVD Solution Suite:
CyberLink PowerDVD (DVD Play)
CyberLink Power2Go (DVD Burn)
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10
Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 (includes 60-day Digital Image Standard 2006 trial)
RealNetworks Real Player
Quicktime
Napster 3.0 (30-day trial)

Connectivity / Utilities:

Microsoft Internet Explorer
AOL 9.0 (6 months membership included)
Google Toolbar

eMachines Internet Security Bundle:

McAfee Internet Security Suite (90-day complimentary subscription)
eMachines BigFix - identifies and resolves problems that affect the system before they occur




Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
14.25" Height x 7.25" Width x 16" Depth
Weight
22.5 lb

Miscellaneous
Package Contents

eMachines W3502 Desktop
Amplified Stereo Speakers
Multifunction Keyboard
PS/2 Wheel Mouse
Modem Cable
Power Cord
AOL CD
OS Recovery CD

Additional Information

Flash Memory Card has 1 x USB PortFlash Memory Card Slot Supports:
Secure Digital (SD)
Smart Media
Micro Drive
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Pro
Compact Flash
xD
Multimedia Card (MMC)
Mine GO BOOM - Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:40 pm
Post subject: Re: SSN hosting
Emulator64 wrote:
my connection is dSL (temp) computer spec Processor & Chipset

This is nice and all, but it looks like you just copied and pasted a crapload of stuff from whatever Dell page you bought your system from. Which shows, you don't really understand your machine.

Second, DSL? I know it is nice to offer hosting to people, but DSL? You'll be able to support, what, 10 people comfortably? Thats assuming you have 50KB/s (not kbit) upload and the people connecting to you max out at 56k modems.

If you were offering a Linux machine for getting people something to remotely test ASSS on, thats one thing because lots of people do not have access to a Linux machine, and ASSS works differently on Windows and ASSS.

Now, as to what is important from someone looking to get a host:

Now that I'm looking at it, I would have used you as a host, but you know what, I just can't trust someone who doesn't use a serial mouse for their servers. Sorry...
(Deactived B l a h e r) - Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:05 pm
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What do you mean DSL is at the bottem of the barrel? My friend has his DSL upgraded with a banwidth of 1MB connection. Unlike cable, you have more of a choice of speed and plans. But your the expert, and I heard some where here cable is more stable, but I think it was purge and it was just out of his mind, but he could be right...
D1st0rt - Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:45 pm
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DSL is amazing for hosting games of Starcraft with your cable provider #1 friend, cable provider #2 friend, and dialup friend. Cable gets faster transfer speeds, but now at home I have "too much latency" to host a game.
Blocks - Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:46 am
Post subject: Re: SSN hosting
Mine GO BOOM wrote:
[..]
This is nice and all, but it looks like you just copied and pasted a crapload of stuff from whatever Dell page you bought your system from. Which shows, you don't really understand your machine.

Second, DSL? I know it is nice to offer hosting to people, but DSL? You'll be able to support, what, 10 people comfortably? Thats assuming you have 50KB/s (not kbit) upload and the people connecting to you max out at 56k modems.

If you were offering a Linux machine for getting people something to remotely test ASSS on, thats one thing because lots of people do not have access to a Linux machine, and ASSS works differently on Windows and ASSS.

Now, as to what is important from someone looking to get a host:
  • Connection speed - DSL is bottom of the barrel
  • Access - Do they have to email/icq you to get files up? Do they have FTP access? Is there a webserver frontend to allow them to restart their zone if it crashes? Do they get access to VNC or Remote Desktop? You list nothing
  • History - People like knowing that they are not the first in line. You mention no history at all, with your post making you seem as if you've never even ran subgame with more than 3 people ever connected to it.
  • Availability - This goes along with history. How accessible are you? If a zone screws up overnight, what is your average schedule of availability? Could they page you or send an IM message forwarded to your phone?

Now that I'm looking at it, I would have used you as a host, but you know what, I just can't trust someone who doesn't use a serial mouse for their servers. Sorry...

Geez that's a lot of text just to own the poor guy. :-/

Here is my server, Remote Desktop'd:

Maverick - Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:50 am
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I always wonder what text was blacked out and if it really was that secret to be blacked out.
Cyan~Fire - Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:36 pm
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Lol "C:\hacking_scripts\..."
TeHsU - Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:18 am
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Is this already gone?
Chambahs - Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:49 am
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Oh yea, I forgot ssn was already taken...lol Teh..sorry.
L.C. - Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:48 am
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Quote:
You can do that three ways, email, (emulator_64)
*blinks* Where?
TeHsU - Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:48 am
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I ask because I have yet to see a SSN server up
TeHsU - Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:57 am
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Seems to me that there is no SSN up at all, so I am using it, if there are any problems I'll take it down, I have Intel P4 2.66 GHz 1 GB ram running FreeBSD 6.1 custom compiled ASSS on a 100mbit at ThePlanet peering to many different backbones, and msg me here if u want hosting, because I am bored
Maverick - Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:04 pm
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Shameless link spam (but ontopic):
SSN
TeHsU - Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:19 pm
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WOO!
phong - Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:26 pm
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My dsl is 6mb down/736 up. It is still not an ideal hosting connection nor is cable.
Doc Flabby - Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:58 am
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woo just noticed PSSF has its own section!
Maverick - Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:50 am
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ya but SSN seems dead.

I need the site to judge if zone's are dead and then move them to a different group (instead of removing them).
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