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>=20
> Thinking of using FreeBSD for a Half Life Counter strike=20
> server. Hoping to support like 20 players.=20
>=20
>=20
> Looking for thoughts on requirements..=20
>=20

I run just such a server.  It is a 1800XP with 1/2 gig ram running =
4.7-RC.
We can handle 20 ppl easily, could probably get close to 32 if ever got =
that
popular.  http://server.counter-strike.net has good info on reqs that =
are
fairly close to freebsd.  Note that if you start tacking on mods, the =
cpu
usage goes up.  So, as far as requirements, try it on your target =
machine
and see how it fares.  I recommend installing mrtg to track usage.

When you go to install the linux steam stuff, be sure to run it as a =
normal
user in their home directory for security reason.  Then you can run the
server with normal permissions (non-root) and be safer if hlds is ever
compromised.