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HLSW For Linux

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HLSW for Linux (Ubuntu) Quick answer: sudo apt-get install xqf *Note: You may have to enable extra repositories in Synaptic, Adept, or Aptitude. Fedora guys might be able to use "yum." HLSW (Half-Life Server Watcher) is a program for remotely managing a Half-Life game server using the Quake II rcon protocol/command set. This allows a server administrator to administer a Quake or Half-Life server without having Quake or Half-Life installed on a workstation. (useful on a laptop or non-gaming machine). XQF is a program that offers similar rcon control from Linux. The "apt-get" command above will automatically install XQF on Ubuntu. It will install two packages: > qstat > xqf The download is small (586kB, less than 1MB!). Once installed, a short-cut should appear under "Games" in your Linux desktop menu. Alternately, you can launch xqf by typing "xqf" at a command prompt or console window. Background of HLSW: So lets say for exampl...