Best linux operating system to use?

gamemann · **Author**

Hello everybody.
I use Gentoo linux operating system for srcds. We are having a few lag issues with it so i want to try to use another operating system to see if it fixes it.
Basically here are the specs:
Processor: Intel xeon e3-1270 @ 3.4 ghz
Ram: 16 gigabytes
Connections: 1 gbit
Server slots: 55
Server gamemode: Zombie Escape
We get timeout lags on certain maps(no other servers do it).
So what is the best operating system to use for linux on srcds that has the best performance?
CentoOS, Ubuntu, Debian? Any others?
Also 32 bit or 64 bit?
Thanks,
Gamemann

Dr. McKay · *Last edited by Dr. McKay; 06-16-2012 at 16:50.*

I use CentOS and I haven't had any problems.

You'll want a 64-bit version if you have more than 4 GB of RAM, but you will run into some problems most likely.

Mike_BoG · 06-16-2012 , 16:50 Re: Best linux operating system to use?

Best one? FreeBSD because it can minimize effects of interrupts, hence why companies like Multiplay and companies like it use it.

bluechester · *Last edited by bluechester; 06-16-2012 at 22:50.*

Stick with Gentoo. I doubt it's the OS that's causing the lag on certain maps. If you really want to switch, go with CentOS or Ubuntu.

gamemann · *Last edited by gamemann; 06-17-2012 at 08:59.*

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluechester

Stick with Gentoo. I doubt it's the OS that's causing the lag on certain maps. If you really want to switch, go with CentOS or Ubuntu.

Well just a update:
I tested it on windows 2k8 and it worked.
Trying centos now.
Thing is it might be NFO'S kernel, but not sure.
I am not really the best at linux but my friend is.
Thanks,
Gamemann

moxie2020 · 06-19-2012 , 19:28 Re: Best linux operating system to use?

Are any of you guys experiencing crashes with Linux? I get crashes in a few hours after I enable bots.

Smarmy · 06-20-2012 , 04:13 Re: Best linux operating system to use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by moxie2020

Are any of you guys experiencing crashes with Linux? I get crashes in a few hours after I enable bots.

Make sure it isn't this:

https://support.razorservers.com/ind...=kb.page&id=32

claudiuhks · *Last edited by claudiuhks; 06-20-2012 at 13:46.*

I think Ubuntu Server is the best.
You may have lag due to plugins or extensions.

moxie2020 · 06-20-2012 , 14:17 Re: Best linux operating system to use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smarmy

Make sure it isn't this:

https://support.razorservers.com/ind...=kb.page&id=32

No its definitely this:

*** glibc detected *** ./srcds_linux: corrupted double-linked list: 0x114c0250 ***