So putting it in perspective:
EQ Live makes these updates which outdate the released servers.
They have done it before and will most likely do it again.
The only way to run a working server for most players is yo get hold of the compiled 5.5 DR1 files.
To compile these, you need a $2000 (fine, $300 for students) program and a basic knowledge in C++, the language of Satan
The reason many people play EQEmu is because its free.
IN OTHER WORDS:
For you to CONTRIBUTE to a community by hosting a server, therefore allowing free play for others while YOU create and YOU make it work, you must PAY $2,000. The alternative is that the Devs will update it and post it, but to ask for a dev's compiled version BEFORE the official post is considered ridiculous.
We're in the same boat right? whats the big deal? There are over 15 servers BEFORE Rex's crashing release was submitted, WHY can't one of them POST or EMAIL it to help out the other potential servers?
Its not a contest, its all for the same program....
Did that make any sencE?
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