Preferred OS for Team Fortress 2?

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Preferred OS for Team Fortress 2?

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Hi all,

Been researching and trying to find which OS would be best suited to host team fortress 2 servers.
I am familiar with Linux and Windows although ive never ran servers on Windows.
Planning on hosting 24 player servers near stock due to quick play restrictions lol.
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Re: Preferred OS for Team Fortress 2?

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I'd recommend you go with Windows Server 2008R2.
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Re: Preferred OS for Team Fortress 2?

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Linux Debian
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Re: Preferred OS for Team Fortress 2?

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Windows game - Windows server

Simple.
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Re: Preferred OS for Team Fortress 2?

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It doesn't make much difference performance wise. If you plan on using a VDS that has a lower amount of ram(4 core or below, for example) I would go with Linux, Windows likes to eat up a gig or so for the OS.

Linux is also easier IMO for automation, configuring your server for auto-updating for example.

I run TF2 servers on Linux and Windows, and it is really just personal preference.
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