You can create as many logins as you want and we all have done that from day one (to update our servers).
The cdkey is only used to grant access to a single game (it is a 0 to n relation, as an account is likely to have multiple cdkeys). The problem is that people can found a way the cdkey, so they pretend to be authorized and the server doesn't barf on then. It is probably code needed for developers to test stuff rather than anythigh else. As for the debate arround databases, I'd prefer to not comment about it, since we have limited knowledge on what features steam needs and most people have no experience on maintaining huge database servers with high transactions per second counts. On Thu, 2004-12-16 at 01:54 +1100, Whisper wrote: > Well the thing is, your STEAM_ID is connected to your Login. > > Suipposedly you cannot create (RDRR many lols) a STEAM Login without a > valid CD Key > > Thats how integrity is supposed to be maintained to allow people to > login on any computer. > > As most of you are well aware, this is really stupidly basic stuff in > the world of databases. > > Actually Access 2003 is really limited to 2GB size not so much records > or anything like that, if you know what I mean. > > http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/assistance/HP051868081033.aspx > > Microsoft Access database (.mdb) (Microsoft Access database: A > collection of data and objects (such as tables, queries, or forms) > that is related to a particular topic or purpose. The Microsoft Jet > database engine manages the data.) file size 2 gigabytes minus the > space needed for system objects (system object: Database objects that > are defined by the system, such as the table MSysIndexes, or by the > user. You can create a system object by naming the object with USys as > the first four characters in the object name.). > > Table size 2 gigabyte minus the space needed for the system objects > > I think the limits for mySQL and MS SQL are more hardware limitations > than anything else or more importantly budgetary :D > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
