Windows 7, XP or Vista?

[Galyrion]

Hello

What is the most stable OS to use for making a server?
Or the best one?

And if using Windows 7 64Bit, what 5165 source is best?(just for me and some friends)

-Thanks in advance!

[Super Aids]

Windows Server.

If not possible then Windows 8.

If not possible then Windows 7.

If not possible then none.

[pro4never]

Windows 7 for home computers (windows 8 is ****, vista is ****, xp is outdated)

There's no reason to use a home operating system though on a dedicated server/vps. It will always be running a server OS unless you're buying your hosting from some shady as **** company or installing it yourself.

Not sure why you're asking though... it's not even a question

[Super Aids]

Originally Posted by pro4never

Windows 7 for home computers (windows 8 is ****, vista is ****, xp is outdated)

There's no reason to use a home operating system though on a dedicated server/vps. It will always be running a server OS unless you're buying your hosting from some shady as **** company or installing it yourself.

Not sure why you're asking though... it's not even a question

Have you ever used Windows 8? It's ******* brilliant.

Have some benchmarking.

[pro4never]

Originally Posted by Super Aids

Have you ever used Windows 8? It's ******* brilliant.

Have some benchmarking.

I do phone tech support. I'm bitter and refuse to give it any credit.

Simple compatibility issues and differences between it and old OS' is enough reason for me to remain bitter until Microsoft throws out something worth using again.

[Super Aids]

I have had no compatibility problems at all, except for SQL Server 2008 not working, but 2012 working. Everything else that I have installed works fine and it goes from games, Steam, IDE's, compilers to other applications like Photoshop, Fl Studio, Firefox, Opera, Chrome etc.

Also I've had no problems with drivers either or new devices like USB's, Pen tablets, mouse, keyboard etc.

Not sure what compatibility problems you're speaking off, but to me it sounds more like your personal opinion, rather than facts.

[Galyrion]

Originally Posted by pro4never

Windows 7 for home computers (windows 8 is ****, vista is ****, xp is outdated)

There's no reason to use a home operating system though on a dedicated server/vps. It will always be running a server OS unless you're buying your hosting from some shady as **** company or installing it yourself.

Not sure why you're asking though... it's not even a question

I am running WIN 7 64bit and have this problem..
NewestCOServer has stopped working...
I know you will say it's a crappy source, but for about a year ago, i had it working! And now i desided to try it out again..
I changed Libeay32.dll to the 64bit one, and the config.ini is correct!
Why? :O

[Super Aids]

Try change the project to 32 bit.

[Galyrion]

Originally Posted by Super Aids

Try change the project to 32 bit.

I did, it's error in line 82 Program.cs
and the line is:

DropRates.Load();

How can that be wrong?
And when i press F5 to Debug, i get error here:

return double.Parse(IVS.Value);

I have net framework 4.0 installed!

All i did was:
1: Put source in C:\
2. Edit config.ini (hamachi ip, and root password)

[Super Aids]

What error do you get?

[Galyrion]

Originally Posted by Super Aids

What error do you get?

When i open up the "NewestCOServer.exe" in: C:\rikardo updated\bin\Debug
I get a black window with no text, and a messagebox: "NewestCOServer has stopped working..."

When i debug(F5) in C# i get this:

return double.Parse(IVS.Value);
- Input string was not in a correct format.

Here is the full code:

public double ReadDouble(string Section, string Key)
        {
            string section = "[" + Section + "]";
            IniSectionStructure ISS = null;
            Sections.TryGetValue(section, out ISS);
            if (ISS != null)
            {
                IniValueStructure IVS = null;
                ISS.Variables.TryGetValue(Key, out IVS);
                if (IVS != null)
                    return double.Parse(IVS.Value);
            }
            return 0;
        }

Does anyone got a clean 5165 source?(Not edited)

[Super Aids]

Try change it to:

public double ReadDouble(string Section, string Key)
        {
            double ret = 0;
            string section = "[" + Section + "]";
            IniSectionStructure ISS = null;
            Sections.TryGetValue(section, out ISS);
            if (ISS != null)
            {
                IniValueStructure IVS = null;
                ISS.Variables.TryGetValue(Key, out IVS);
                if (IVS != null)
                    double.TryParse(IVS.Value, out ret);
            }
            return ret;
        }

[Galyrion]

Originally Posted by Super Aids

Try change it to:

public double ReadDouble(string Section, string Key)
        {
            double ret = 0;
            string section = "[" + Section + "]";
            IniSectionStructure ISS = null;
            Sections.TryGetValue(section, out ISS);
            if (ISS != null)
            {
                IniValueStructure IVS = null;
                ISS.Variables.TryGetValue(Key, out IVS);
                if (IVS != null)
                    double.TryParse(IVS.Value, out ret);
            }
            return ret;
        }

Hmm.. FYI!
I'm not gay, but i freakin' LOVE you!<3

Thanks! :-)
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EDIT: Having a problem where other people can't join!
I have to PC's!

PC 1. Hold the server(Where to source is)
PC 2. Use to play on the server

They are on same Hamachi room, and i changed the IP correct..
-----------------------------------------------------------
When i am going to login on PC2, i get: "Server maintenace or network congested. Try again later"
When i am going to login on PC1, it works...

BUT

When i use PC2 as the server, and i try login on PC1, it works
I works to host the server on PC 2 but not PC 1, why not? ;o
I am 100% sure that the ip's are correct

-----------------------------------------------------------

They both use the exact same client.
Anyone have an idea?

[pro4never]

Originally Posted by Super Aids

I have had no compatibility problems at all, except for SQL Server 2008 not working, but 2012 working. Everything else that I have installed works fine and it goes from games, Steam, IDE's, compilers to other applications like Photoshop, Fl Studio, Firefox, Opera, Chrome etc.

Also I've had no problems with drivers either or new devices like USB's, Pen tablets, mouse, keyboard etc.

Not sure what compatibility problems you're speaking off, but to me it sounds more like your personal opinion, rather than facts.

They arbitrarily changed the organization of virtually all of the menus while leaving everything behind the scenes unchanged.

Context based menu options means it's very difficult to blindly walk people through menus because they could end up with different options than you dependent on what program/window they are currently on.

Forced setup of a microsoft mail account which confuses/annoys many customers

Default IMAP mail setup causing people to completely lose their **** when their other computer pops the mailbox and pulls out all the mail.



I could go on and on. It's a ***** to walk people through, the interface is clunky and the features are for the most part useless.

There's really no reason to switch. Mediocre performance gains mean nothing to home users and no serious host would EVER host a server using a home OS so the point is quite moot.

[nTL3fTy]

Originally Posted by Galyrion

...

At least use the TryGetValue method properly.

public double ReadDouble(string Section, string Key)
        {
            string section = "[" + Section + "]";
            IniSectionStructure ISS;
            if (Sections.TryGetValue(section, out ISS))
            {
                IniValueStructure IVS;
                if (ISS.Variables.TryGetValue(Key, out IVS))
                    return double.Parse(IVS.Value);
            }
            return 0;
        }