linux Q3 setup guide suggestion.

[Terrynator]

I was reading the linux guide and noticed the timestamp commandline command was not there.
I'm just putting this forward to see if you feel it was worthwhile to add to the guide. Maybe as an extra adendum at the bottom. of the guide

Linux and q3 have a bug that prevents the Date/timecode from being read properly into the log. This is important if you want to run stats programs or anything else that requires the log date info.

Here is an example of that command line to force the read. I don't know if it's the most efficient way...but it works for me.

./q3ded +set dedicated 2 +sets gamestartup \"`date +"%m-%d-%y %T"`\" +set fs_basepa
th /usr/local/games/q3ded +set fs_game GMHook +exec server.cfg &

[Dekard]

Thanks for the heads up Terry. You the man.. I will add it tonight. Thanks.. Nice to see the man that helped me start up antibotics still lurking the boards he helped create a long time ago.. http://63.167.10.249/admincentral/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[Radiation]

To add to this, I have received some e-mail from some folks suggesting some other additions.

In the "mount your cdrom" I didn't give an example of how to do this (so much for sticking to the Linux Newbie theme http://63.167.10.249/admincentral/ubb/redface.gif).
Rob replied with "Your guide was simple and to the point but I think leaving out how to mount the CD-ROM is the only thing I would change. It's amazing how many users do not know how to perform this simple task. So instead of "Now mount your CD (if it isn't already) " maybe including "mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom (provided /mnt/cdrom exists)"."

And Josh submitted this "I was reading your Linux Q3 Dedicated server setup article and noticed that you had troubles with the spelling and correct dashes or what not, in that filename. Well, when your typing something long like that, just start the word out by typing only "linux" and then hit the "TAB" key, it will complete the rest of the typing for you."

That's all for now.

Warren (Sam) Sampson
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Radiation
Feel the burn...

[Terrynator]

Radiation. Don't get me wrong. http://63.167.10.249/admincentral/ubb/smile.gif It's a great newbie startup. No reason why it has to stop there though.
Keep the basic setup as the main block. Then add as a connected series of further instructions to round it out.
The initial guide should stay the same. It's perfect because it will get you going. No doubt about it.
My suggestion and the others are good addendums for those that have a slightly different need to go one or more steps further. Building blocks as it were as people learn.

Thanks for the kind words Dek. http://63.167.10.249/admincentral/ubb/smile.gif

[Radiation]

Hey There,

I appreciate the confidence boost. I have been noticing more and more of the same questions here and there. It would be good to start adding to it as it grows and becomes it's own beast http://63.167.10.249/admincentral/ubb/smile.gif

I agree, it is good to have a "vanilla" guide and then add on from there. I guess I have to get back in touch with Dekard about doing some of those updates or additional links.

Maybe I can start gathing some information and start a Q3 Linux FAQ. (ohhh boy... http://63.167.10.249/admincentral/ubb/eek.gif )

L8r

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Radiation
Feel the burn...

[This message has been edited by Radiation (edited 09-29-2000).]

[Terrynator]

Well it certainly could end up being a linux mega guide.
But don't look at it that way. Just think of it as adding one more tip.
At some point in the future when you have amassed a bunch of tips. You can reorder everything. Don't try to rewrite everything at once. Just add for now.
Then start again...add some tips and juggle them later.
Makes your life a lot easier and keeps it fun.
Next thing you know your little 1 page guide has grown to become the most referenced FAQ for linux q3 setup. "And you won't be burned out doing it" http://63.167.10.249/admincentral/ubb/smile.gif
I look forward to you adding more, because I could certainly use some tips. Pathing and mods still gives me grief. http://63.167.10.249/admincentral/ubb/smile.gif

[d_jab]

I think a real nice thing would be to post a config file that enabled every possible option. Similar to the way that FreeBSD has a LINT version of the kernel config. The LINT version has every option available in it and will compile but could never be used due to its size and incompatible options.
Stripped down configs are nice, but i'd like to see how some options are actually used in the q3 configs.