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fuzinavl Official Sponsor
 Joined: 06 October 2004 Posts: 287 |
14 December 2006 07:24 (UK time)
just curious: How much does JBserver & meteormods cost to run per month? Is the price mostly based on bandwith used or service types? Would .torrent downloads help? You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
James Bunting
Posts: 1308 |
21 December 2006 19:35 (UK time)
Well actually just rent a web server and be done with it. We have an ev1servers server which costs 89 US dollars per month. Bandwidth is not an issue given the high limit. Basic spec... Server = Fully dedicated Windows 2003 standard with Ensim CPU = Celeron or something cheap but fine Disk = 60GB Bandwidth = 1,300 GB per month Connection = Dunno Control panel = Ensim Cost = $89 per month We put a few other sites on there and basically make about half of the cost back by selling hosting. We make more money through ad links (about 15 to 20 dollars a month). So yes we make a loss. Given the recent server problems I just rented a second server off rackforce which is not dedicated but has no bandwidth limit... Server = Shared with 4 other people but totally seperate and rebootable etc. CPU = Dunno? Disk = 20GB Bandwith = unmetered Connection = 10Mbs (shared with the other 4 people) Control Panel = Ensim Cost = $74 per month We now have 2 servers so I can backup jbserver.com to jbserver2.com and restore data quickly. Hopefully more "business" next year will help fund them. So the short answer is $163 per month minus about $60 in takings. Clearly an excellend business model! James You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
James Bunting
Posts: 1308 |
21 December 2006 19:39 (UK time)
I should also say that we are in the process of reuploading the web server (we had to wipe it due to hackers). From my home connection it takes about 4 days to upload so some files (downloads etc) will be unavailable for a few days. I am trying to get key files back on-line first where possible (like the Meteor downloads etc). James You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
Erik
 Joined: 16 August 2006 Posts: 424 |
22 December 2006 08:20 (UK time)
I would glady donate some money if you would like it (James), but the problem is ,i dont have an paypal account, AND you must be 18 to have one, which im not, im just 13  It would be easier if you this thing that you recive money through payment with cellphone, i think it's called 'sms'/'textmessage' You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
VR_Rat
 Joined: 20 January 2006 Posts: 396 |
22 December 2006 15:32 (UK time)
Wow, i was thinking that i was the youngest member at 16. You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
arezey
 Joined: 16 June 2005 Posts: 1599 |
22 December 2006 15:52 (UK time)
Hehe you are older than I am =P You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
Erik
Joined: 16 August 2006 Posts: 424 |
26 December 2006 17:18 (UK time)
Ok, lets see... everyone could write their age and then we'll see who's they youngest/oldest here  im 14, i had my birthday the 24 of december 
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40oz Official Sponsor
 Joined: 03 January 2004 Posts: 1799 |
26 December 2006 18:45 (UK time)
16. December 20th 1990.
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VR_Rat
Joined: 20 January 2006 Posts: 396 |
26 December 2006 19:29 (UK time)
Even though it goes against my better jugment. 16. September 19/9/1990 You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
nyasudah Official Sponsor
 Joined: 06 February 2005 Posts: 832 |
26 December 2006 22:58 (UK time)
Well im 19 at the time i write this. =) (5 August 1987) I would donate too but i have only 14000 HUF on my credit card what is roughly $50 and as i see the server cost its really not much. plus i need money too.. e.g. for university..
Edited: 26 December 2006 23:11 You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
fuzinavl Official Sponsor
Joined: 06 October 2004 Posts: 287 |
27 December 2006 05:16 (UK time)
Age: 29 Born: 1977 Edited: 27 December 2006 05:19 You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
James Bunting
Posts: 1308 |
29 December 2006 23:55 (UK time)
I don't expect donations from people unless they are "old" (you know older than 29 or something) and can therefore afford it! I just make sure the web servers do loads of things (other than Meteor) and raise money via ads and stuff where possible. I sell hosting and coding services too (actually its my job). I make these games because I enjoy making them, I don't need a server for Meteor (but its really handy), thats for other (work) stuff too. Frankly the time spent making the games (when I actually get the time) can be more intensive than leasing servers. Oh and I am 2 years older than Fuzi so I guess that makes me "gramps"? You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
fuzinavl Official Sponsor
Joined: 06 October 2004 Posts: 287 |
30 December 2006 16:04 (UK time)
heh heh gramps... What flavor servers do you run? (debian, freebsd, windoh!s) Mirrors or daily backups? What flavors of Databases? The service I'm wondering about is subscription authentication for an online game (which, given my record, I probably won't make.) Users should be able to add, pay for, and remove monthly-paid accounts online. Automatic payments too? You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
Erik
Joined: 16 August 2006 Posts: 424 |
05 January 2007 09:01 (UK time)
Oh, i forgot, i was born 1992 Its a new year now, 2007. maybe some new members shows up You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
40oz Official Sponsor
Joined: 03 January 2004 Posts: 1799 |
05 January 2007 23:52 (UK time)
I wouldd totally donate to you but U.S. Credit Card law forbids me to. You've done so much for us and I think my own money should speak for everyone when we say thank you =)
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James Bunting
Posts: 1308 |
24 January 2007 12:43 (UK time)
Update... I dropped the Texas server and now just rent a server in Canada from rackforce.com Server: DDS-200W OS: Windows 2003 std Bandwidth: unlimited Control Panel: Ensim Pro Disk: 20GB Dedicated: no (5 way split but totally seperate BIOS etc) Connection: 10Mbs (5 way split) Cost: $59 USD per month So the costs just dropped to $59. Oh I run a Renegade GSA server from there too (renegadezone.com). James You need to login to create posts in this thread. |
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