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“ The cost of adding a feature isn't just the time it takes to code it. The cost also includes the addition of an obstacle to future expansion. ... The trick is to pick the features that don't fight each other. ” | ||
| --John Carmack | ||
This guide is intended for anyone who runs or is interested in running a Jaymod 2.1.2 server.
Although ET is available on several platforms, Linux will be used as the reference platform for this documentation. Many concepts here apply equally to OSX and, to some degree, more generically to the Windows platform.
It is assumed the reader is sufficiently familiar with Linux administration to be able to perform basic operating system tasks.
Linux command syntax appears in monospace font prefixed with a typical shell prompt denoting account/privileges for which the command should be entered with, followed by a number sign (#) or dollar sign ($) indicating root or non-root accounts, respectively. Do not enter the prompt text as part of the command.
![[Note]](../images/note.png) | Note |
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| The assumed Linux shell is bash. |
ET console command syntax appears in monospace font prefixed with the typical console prompt, a right-bracket (]). Do not enter the prompt text as part of the command.
Table 1. Syntax Conventions
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
| braces {} | Braces indicate required items. |
| brackets [] | Brackets indicate optional items. |
| ellipses ... | Ellipses indicate an arbitrary number of similar items. |
italics | Italic style indicates a variable. Substitute a real value for the variable. |
| vertical bar | | A vertical bar indicates a choice within braces or brackets. |