now when wiremod.com is gone, is there any alternative to its forums? i have a couple of problems with E2 that i would like to ask in an organised fashion
Isnt it just offline ?
[QUOTE=superstepa;29054596]Isnt it just offline ?[/QUOTE]
i belive they had some trouble financing the site so they had to shut it down
[QUOTE=captain_coconut;29066780]i belive they had some trouble financing the site so they had to shut it down[/QUOTE]
That sounds like a whole crock of shit. It costs virtually nothing to run a site (Unless you get >1000 unique visitors a day or something)
Yeah, they couldn't be financially struggling, especially being that they themselves don't host the svn, and being as they bring in a LOT of donations.
Plus, they obviously have money if they're running a $140 forum software.
Damn , thats bad . They need to put up a donation or something
[QUOTE=superstepa;29069258]Damn , thats bad . They need to put up a donation or something[/QUOTE]
They DO always have a donation link.
well, i hope its not true, but it has been down for a few days now so im kinda scared
ITSBTH said that Faron is updating it to Windows 64bit, it should be back up in a day
Ah, that might explain it. Thanks Unsmart.
Why would you have an entire dedi for a forum..?
Who said it was only one server on there?
[QUOTE=whosdr;29072692]Who said it was only one server on there?[/QUOTE]I believe they use a VPS.
[QUOTE=Deprehensio;29072740]I believe they use a VPS.[/QUOTE]
In which case windows is a waste of time. Unless they're running something windows-dependant, they could save a hell of a lot of money by using a distro.
Maybe they want a windows server
[QUOTE=garry;29075760]Maybe they want a windows server[/QUOTE]
I know you can throw money around like nothing else garry, but having a windows server for the sake of having a windows server isn't cost effective for those of us who aren't millionaires.
[QUOTE=FlapadarV2;29075836]I know you can throw money around like nothing else garry, but having a windows server for the sake of having a windows server isn't cost effective for those of us who aren't millionaires.[/QUOTE]Since when is Garry a millionaire?
It's not like they're that short on money. Maybe their host provides it for free? I've seen a lot of hosts do it.
alright, site is back online, time to lock the thread
[QUOTE=Deprehensio;29081063]Since when is Garry a millionaire?
It's not like they're that short on money. Maybe their host provides it for free? I've seen a lot of hosts do it.[/QUOTE]
If that's the case, fair enough. Most don't though - a single windows license can cost you a tonne, but if your host has a DC licence, then you'd get it a fair bit cheaper.
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I saw in some article a while back that it was estimated that garry had made in excess of $4m from GMod.
[QUOTE=FlapadarV2;29075836]I know you can throw money around like nothing else garry, but having a windows server for the sake of having a windows server isn't cost effective for those of us who aren't millionaires.[/QUOTE]
It really isn't that expensive. Mine cost $20 a month more than linux servers. You don't have to be a millionaire to spend $20 a month.
[QUOTE=garry;29084472]It really isn't that expensive. Mine cost $20 a month more than linux servers. You don't have to be a millionaire to spend $20 a month.[/QUOTE]
You must have a good host.
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At that price I'd rather just get a small VPS and fire ahead with centos.
I know a host that charges $1000 a month extra for Linux. That means Linux is too expensive install Windows.
[QUOTE=garry;29085006]I know a host that charges $1000 a month extra for Linux. That means Linux is too expensive install Windows.[/QUOTE]Does not compute.
Also: I HIGHLY doubt Garry kept even 1/4 of the money he makes from Gmod, considering he has hired people, bought office space, and does other shit.
[QUOTE=Deprehensio;29086019]Does not compute.
Also: I HIGHLY doubt Garry kept even 1/4 of the money he makes from Gmod, considering he has hired people, bought office space, and does other shit.[/QUOTE]
Overv isn't paid. Nor was Azu.
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Office space and server costs will both come under "company expenditure". Up until 2009 (?) garry kept all profit himself; now he just adds to the company finances.
[QUOTE=FlapadarV2;29075836]I know you can throw money around like nothing else garry, but having a windows server for the sake of having a windows server isn't cost effective for those of us who aren't millionaires.[/QUOTE]
Maybe they run a gmod server from it?
Maybe they just like windows.
Maybe they have a few licenses lying around?
Maybe and VERY probably one of them is a student and get free MSDN + DreamSparks?
There are a lot of ways to get it for free. Multiple hosts provide a free license, even more provide it for a small fee p/m.
[QUOTE=Pantho;29092024]Maybe they run a gmod server from it?[/quote]
That doesn't rule out linux (Unless you want to use vehicles)
[quote]Maybe they just like windows.[/quote]
Fair enough. Server-wise I'm starting to take a liking to linux, despite only using linux for the first time a month or so ago.
[quote]Maybe they have a few licenses lying around?[/quote]
Perfectly good reason - though I'd still take linux unless I had reason for using windows.
[quote]Maybe and VERY probably one of them is a student and get free MSDN + DreamSparks?[/quote]
Suppose so.
[quote]There are a lot of ways to get it for free. Multiple hosts provide a free license, even more provide it for a small fee p/m.[/QUOTE]
Aye. Suppose, this is all down to personal preference. I like linux, and linux runs better as far as servers are concerned.
Why has this turned into "Flapadar: Why you should get Linux..."?
Why has this turned into: "Alive thread"?
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