Will a Internet Server work with a old IBM T23 laptop?

[kill3r]

Hello,
I was wondering wether or not setting up a server from my old IBM T23 laptop would work? it has a modem with it. Here are some of its specs:
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IBM T23
Year 2001
756MB RAM
1.13GhZ CPU
16MB VRAM
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I would also be setting this server up on my ubuntu OS. Thanks!

[Undeference]

756MB RAM

Did you mean 752MB RAM (256MB + 512MB - 16MB video)?

The minimum requirements for running an average server are a bit lower than for playing and, with the exception of the graphics (not used by tremded), you can play Tremulous on that.
In general, running a server (or anything, for that matter) on a laptop for an extended period of time may not be a good idea. Also, if you want a decent server, make sure you have a consistent internet connection with sufficient bandwidth.

[kill3r]

Ya i meant 752MB Ram. Anyways, thanks for your reply. I tried setting up a server ( the same way i did on my more powerful Alienware), and still, i could'nt find my server on the master list from another computer. here's the output:

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crikeymate09@ubuntu:~/Desktop/Tremulous$ ./tremded.x86 +exec server.cfg +set dedicated 2
1.1.0_SVN176M linux-x86 Aug 14 2009
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base/map-UTCSb2.pk3 (11 files)
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base/map-rotcannon-b11.pk3 (31 files)
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base/map-atcszalpha-b2.pk3 (50 files)
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base/map-ambush.pk3 (6 files)
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/vms-1.1.0.pk3 (4 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-uncreation-1.1.0.pk3 (110 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-tremor-1.1.0.pk3 (45 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-transit-1.1.0.pk3 (135 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-roflcoaster.pk3 (2 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-roflcoaster-t2.pk3 (2 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-niveus-1.1.0.pk3 (134 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-nexus6-1.1.0.pk3 (151 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-karith-1.1.0.pk3 (118 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-atcs-1.1.0.pk3 (87 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-arachnid2-1.1.0.pk3 (67 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/data-1.1.0.pk3 (1229 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base

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2182 files in pk3 files
execing default.cfg
execing autogen.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
--- Common Initialization Complete ---
Opening IP socket: localhost:30720
Hostname: ubuntu.ubuntu-domain
Alias: ubuntu
IP: 127.0.1.1
Started tty console (use +set ttycon 0 to disable)
execing server.cfg
------ Server Initialization ------
Server: atcs
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base/map-UTCSb2.pk3 (11 files)
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base/map-rotcannon-b11.pk3 (31 files)
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base/map-atcszalpha-b2.pk3 (50 files)
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base/map-ambush.pk3 (6 files)
/home/crikeymate09/.tremulous/base
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/vms-1.1.0.pk3 (4 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-uncreation-1.1.0.pk3 (110 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-tremor-1.1.0.pk3 (45 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-transit-1.1.0.pk3 (135 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-roflcoaster.pk3 (2 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-roflcoaster-t2.pk3 (2 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-niveus-1.1.0.pk3 (134 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-nexus6-1.1.0.pk3 (151 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-karith-1.1.0.pk3 (118 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-atcs-1.1.0.pk3 (87 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/map-arachnid2-1.1.0.pk3 (67 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base/data-1.1.0.pk3 (1229 files)
/home/crikeymate09/Desktop/Tremulous/base

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4364 files in pk3 files
Loading vm file vm/game.qvm...
...which has vmMagic VM_MAGIC_VER2
Loading 1141 jump table targets
VM file game compiled to 1483694 bytes of code
game loaded in 34321760 bytes on the hunk
------- Game Initialization -------
gamename: base
gamedate: Feb 16 2009
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InitGame: \sv_maxPing\300\sv_minPing\0\sv_maxRate\25000\sv_hostname\{NaNo}Unlimited\sv_minRate\3000\timelimit\180\sv_maxclients\15\g_suddenDeathTime\60\g_friendlyFire\1\g_maxGameClients\0\g_friendlyBuildableFire\0\g_suddenDeathMode\0\g_unlagged\1\g_allowShare\0\version\tremulous 1.1.0 linux-x86 Aug 14 2009\protocol\69\mapname\atcs\sv_privateClients\10\sv_allowDownload\0\g_needpass\0\g_humanBuildPoints\999999999\g_alienBuildPoints\999999999\g_gravity\600\gamename\base\ff\0\qvm_version\Lakitu7's QVM 5.5 (Feb 16 2009, 12:09:16)\g_suddenDeath\0\g_speed\320\g_knockback\1000
RealTime: 2009/08/17 20:51:11
!readconfig: loaded 6 levels, 2 admins, 0 bans, 0 commands
using layout "*BUILTIN*" from list ( *BUILTIN* )
2 teams with 2 entities
-----------------------------------
broadcast: print "Server: g_gravity changed to 800\n"
-----------------------------------
Hitch warning: 828 msec frame time
Resolving master.tremulous.net
master.tremulous.net resolved to 67.222.136.108:30710
Sending heartbeat to master.tremulous.net
Hitch warning: 984 msec frame time
What have i done wrong? I did the exact same thing on my Alienware, and it worked fine, but not on my older laptop . Any ideas? Thanks!

[Kiwi]

Your output looks fine.  But when you create a server and try to connect to it from the same ip, sometimes tremulous doesn't like it.  So try to add your server to your favorites list by manually adding the ip and port.

I think if your connecting from the same network, this should work. (correct me if I'm wrong)

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127.0.1.1:30720
If you aren't connecting from the same network, or the above didn't work, replace your private ip (127.0.1.1) with your public ip (goto http://whatismyip.com) but keep the ":30720" at the end.  The 30720 is specifying which port your using incase your wondering.

Good luck,
Kiwi

[Bissig]

If by "modem" you mean one of those old things from the AOL/Compuserve era, then it will only be sufficient for very few connected clients.

[kill3r]

Thanks for replies,
I did exactly what kiwi said, and still, i can only connect to my own server from the same computer i am hosting the server on by typing:

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./tremulous.x86 +connect 127.0.1.1:30720And then i tried my brother from across the country to find it in the server list, and he couldn't find it either.  I went on whatismyip.com, and found my ip address (75.175.59.247), and i found the default port (30720), and i told my brother to pull down the console and type:

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connect 75.175.59.247:30720And he still couldn't connect to it. Am i forgetting something? Thanks!

[Kiwi]

Also, put up your server for 30 min then look here and see if you see it.  If it isn't on that list then it isn't on the internet.  If that is the case add +dedicated 2 to your start up command for starting your server.  If dedicated is 1, it will only be a lan server.  So the command you use to start your server should look something like this:

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sudo ./tremded +set dedicated 2 +exec server.cfg +set net_port 30720

[kill3r]

Thanks Kiwi for your reply,
I did what you said, and still, i cant find my server on that list even after 1 hour. Is it because my computer is 'crap', or is it because i'm doing something really wrong.
Thanks!
Update: Do i have to run 'sudo?'

[Bissig]

Did you forward the port used by tremulous in your router?

[kill3r]

I have no router. Just a laptop with a wifi card.

[Archangel]

>no router
>wifi card

i think you have a router bro

[Archangel]

Also, put up your server for 30 min then look here and see if you see it.  If it isn't on that list then it isn't on the internet.  If that is the case add +dedicated 2 to your start up command for starting your server.  If dedicated is 1, it will only be a lan server.  So the command you use to start your server should look something like this:

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sudo ./tremded +set dedicated 2 +exec server.cfg +set net_port 30720

sigh, NO, don't use sudo. there's no point in elevating it to high permissions. now he's going to have to rm all of his .tremulous directory and start fresh since it's all root owned and shit now.

Your problem is re: your router or maybe because of your NAT settings.

[kill3r]

Your problem is re: your router or maybe because of your NAT settings.

Then how can i configure my NAT settings? I'm sorry, but i have no idea what that is  .

[Archangel]

router configuration page -> port forwarding

local address is the address of your laptop i.e. 192.168.1.101, port would be 30720

hit apply or save or whatever, should be A-OK. if it doesn't work, paste your router make and model please.

[kill3r]

WRT500N= Router Model. Still doesent work. I even got help from Foe of Eternity, and he even said he had no idea what to do....

[Archangel]

yeah, but that kid's a moron, so, makes sense : P

netgear routers have notoriously bad NAT handling. you may just be out of luck.