Sharky's own community game server?

Assuming that OO stands for Optimum Online, you should know that running a 24/7 server will get your upload capped to 150kbps (which is still a hell of a lot more than dialup, of course... but less than the almost 1mbps you currently enjoy. For more on this, read up about caps in OOL messageboard on DSLReports.com

Also, you should be made aware that if you're only getting 2400kbps downstream, then something is likely wrong with your connection... The majority of us who tweak our connections get closer to 10mbps/1mbps speeds. Again, info on this can be found in those forums.

Lugh

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Originally posted by Ashpool
Heh, the only real thing I could donate would probably be something like spare parts here and there. I've got a stick of RAM or whatever here and there.

If I wasn't still stuck in High School, then I'd possibly be able to dish out the bandwith - I've got an OO connection that's got a b1tchin' bandwith behind it (three DSLReports tests spat out around ~2400/870), and I don't really strain it too much... If at all. But if that's enough, I really don't know.

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alright....well anyone who wants to donate money, still PM me about the details - i think we have a way of making it so you can pay your share directly and it never has to leave your hands (besides going to the hosting company)

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Originally posted by Lugh
Assuming that OO stands for Optimum Online, you should know that running a 24/7 server will get your upload capped to 150kbps (which is still a hell of a lot more than dialup, of course... but less than the almost 1mbps you currently enjoy. For more on this, read up about caps in OOL messageboard on DSLReports.com

Also, you should be made aware that if you're only getting 2400kbps downstream, then something is likely wrong with your connection... The majority of us who tweak our connections get closer to 10mbps/1mbps speeds. Again, info on this can be found in those forums.

Lugh

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Testing on Speakeasy, I did ~8500/900 :p

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Originally posted by Ashpool
Testing on Speakeasy, I did ~8500/900 :p

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:eek: - sweet connection....how much do you pay for that a month???

$44.95/month if you are also a cable TV customer (OOL is a service of Cablevision); $49.95/month if you're not. But while the connection is fast, the email service is horrible and Usenet is practically non-existent, and making too much use of the upload connection will get you capped... so if all you want is a fast download connection that you'll occasionally upload with, you're set. But there are some tradeoffs involved.

Lugh

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Originally posted by The Love Bunny
:eek: - sweet connection....how much do you pay for that a month???

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I still have my CS server running (it's just a server now, CS isn't running anymore). My college connection is a 14Mb/s connection and the server specs are on my site. This might be an option

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Originally posted by mystifmagic
I still have my CS server running (it's just a server now, CS isn't running anymore). My college connection is a 14Mb/s connection and the server specs are on my site. This might be an option

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hey thats a start!

if you can put up that CS server and maybe Cat can get a BF1942 server up and i may be able to get a DoD server or i can try for maybe call of duty or something

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Originally posted by mystifmagic
I still have my CS server running (it's just a server now, CS isn't running anymore). My college connection is a 14Mb/s connection and the server specs are on my site. This might be an option

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does your college get you unlimited internet usage or is there a rate you have to pay?

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Originally posted by Delphi00
does your college get you unlimited internet usage or is there a rate you have to pay?

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Unlimited

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Originally posted by mystifmagic
Unlimited

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do you know if your college IT will care if you host? might want to check that out, or you could get banned from the network :eek:

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Originally posted by ThemSkillz1
do you know if your college IT will care if you host? might want to check that out, or you could get banned from the network :eek:

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It is allowed, the only server that aren't allowed are file sharing server that share illegal media. I asked awhile back about the game server and that was fine and dandy with them.

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Originally posted by mystifmagic
It is allowed, the only server that aren't allowed are file sharing server that share illegal media. I asked awhile back about the game server and that was fine and dandy with them.

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well if thats the case, then any time thats good for you....well, you know ;)

what are the specs of the computer - think it might be able to run 2 games?

My college only gives you 2GB of upload+download a month!!! or else it's $0.003/MB additional...Bastards!

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Originally posted by The Love Bunny
well if thats the case, then any time thats good for you....well, you know ;)

what are the specs of the computer - think it might be able to run 2 games?

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http://home.houston.rr.com/mystifmagic/systems.htm

i dont think that can run 2 games....but we would be gracious for just one

perhaps maybe we can put together some components that could run 2 or 3 games, since that T3 connection should be able to handle it....would you be willing to do that mystif?

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Originally posted by The Love Bunny
i dont think that can run 2 games....but we would be gracious for just one

perhaps maybe we can put together some components that could run 2 or 3 games, since that T3 connection should be able to handle it....would you be willing to do that mystif?

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I will not be at my dorm from December 20th through January 15th due to the Christmas break. So I wouldn't be able to look after a server for very long. The second problem is that I may or may not stay at this dorm next semester, so I am unsure what my next internet will be like if I move. These are the reasons I offered my server since that's something I own and don't have to worry about others depending on me.

well, maybe we could just get one going while your there, it may help to inspire people to either donate or help look for some ISP's

lets get this back up to the top guys

I may have come in on this a little late, but I could get us about a 2-3 mb/s up/down connection. Only problem with that is, it's dynamic IP address. It's at my parents house in Easton PA. They hardly ever use the connection, and I've run a CS server with no problems from there before. Let me know what you think.

Edit: My suggestion for a game... If we can't get a machine to run more then one at once, we definitely need a poll of the most popular games. Personally, I have a lot of experience with CS, but I would be willing to set up whatever.

that would be an awesome connection - you may be able to ask the ISP for a static address - i dont think there would be any major problem in that

if we could pool enough good parts here, then maybe we can run 2 or 3 games - but lets see what happens on the internet connection before we ask people for donations

Well what else do you need to know? Whether I can get a static address?

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Originally posted by mystifmagic
I will not be at my dorm from December 20th through January 15th due to the Christmas break. So I wouldn't be able to look after a server for very long. The second problem is that I may or may not stay at this dorm next semester, so I am unsure what my next internet will be like if I move. These are the reasons I offered my server since that's something I own and don't have to worry about others depending on me.

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Couldn't you allow us to setup remote access, and have it start upon bootup incase there is a need for reboot? Whatever games we plan to play just leave the 2 cds in the drives :confused:

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Originally posted by Alientank
Couldn't you allow us to setup remote access, and have it start upon bootup incase there is a need for reboot? Whatever games we plan to play just leave the 2 cds in the drives :confused:

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Yes I could do that, but I cannot be responsible if there are any power problems. Winter time usual account for the most power failures and if my dorm loses power I cannot be responsible for not being able to drive back to my dorm just to turn a PC on or flip a surge protector.

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Originally posted by mystifmagic
Yes I could do that, but I cannot be responsible if there are any power problems. Winter time usual account for the most power failures and if my dorm loses power I cannot be responsible for not being able to drive back to my dorm just to turn a PC on or flip a surge protector.

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That is true. There is always the physical thing. Do you know anyone in your dorm you could trust with a key to your room.

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Originally posted by Alientank
That is true. There is always the physical thing. Do you know anyone in your dorm you could trust with a key to your room.

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I won't be in my dorm from December 20th to January 15th because my dorm will be closed during that time... so there won't be anyone here.