[OS]What is the best operating system for MTA?

[Fatality[NL]]

Hello,

I just have a small question:

I would like to know what the best OS is to run MTA on,

- Linux Ubuntu 32 or 64 bit,

- Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2,

- Windows 7, 8, or 8.1?

also, what are the hardware(CPU and RAM) requirements for 32 slots?

[Wei]

I would prefer Linux Ubuntu 32 or 64 bit.

I think that you should have at least 512mb of ram for 32 slot server!

[Anubhav]

I suggest 8.1 . I have it and its very fast.

[Fatality[NL]]

currently running Server 2012 R2, server edition of Win8.1,

runs fast & stable, but windows uses a lot of RAM(600 MB, explorer.exe only), when server is idle(not working on it).

I guess there is not much of a difference for MTA itself?

[Noki]

I suggest 8.1 . I have it and its very fast.

No, not running MTA from your client. Running a dedicated server... :facepalm:

I recommend using Centos (Linux). Linux servers always perform faster than Windows servers as Linux (except for Ubuntu and its children) are command-based and have less of a UI. That conserves vital CPU usage.

But, if that is too complex, Windows Server 2008 R2 should do the trick. CIT uses that, and they have 1000+ players.

[Fatality[NL]]

well, running a Linux server with CLI only is not too complex.. learning CentOS might be though, as I only used ubuntu and Debian before..

[intronet]

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We have many operating systems,So you can re-install your server with any operating system.But currently we don't provide windows servers.Also we will make sure that there is no Lag or Slow Download in your server.

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[Fatality[NL]]

I was interested in an OS to use, not in a VPS