See, I knew someone knew what was going on :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alfred Reynolds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Half-Life Dedicated Linux Server Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Half-Life Dedicated Server Annoucement Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Half-Life Dedicated Server Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Half-Life Dedicated Server Applications Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Eric Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Erik Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Leon Hartwig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 7:03 PM Subject: [hlds_apps] 1.1.2.0 release (aka Steam)
> Timeline: > We will be releasing the dedicated server binaries later today. > Tomorrow we will be releasing the client. > In a couple of weeks we will make this update mandatory. > > What is it: > This release is converting all users to Steam. When you install the client > you will need to have a valid HL or CStrike CD-Key. Dedicated servers will > need to create accounts but will NOT need to enter a cd-key. At no point > will anyone have to enter credit card details. In the future there will be > the option to purchase the "Platinum Pack" via Steam if you don't currently > own a copy. > > This release consists of: Counter-Strike 1.6, Half-Life, TeamFortress > Classic, DMC, Ricochet and Day-of-Defeat 1.0. > > > What changed: > > http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_history/Linux%20Dedicated%20Serv > er.html > http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_history/Dedicated%20Server.html > > http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_history/Team%20Fortress%20Classi > c.html > http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_history/Counter-Strike.html > > Steam Issues: > Q: Can I use Steam with a modem? > A: Yes, steam will work for modem users. > > Q: Is WON going away? > A: Yes, once we have completed the rollover we will slowly remove parts of > the WON system as they become obsolete. > > Q: Has the net code been changed since the beta? > A: No, apart from small bug fixes. > > Q: Will my existing 3rd party programs work (i.e Admin Mod, CDeath, ...). > A: In general yes, all existing 3rd party programs can still work under > Steam. The individual authors of each program will need to inform their > users of any install directory or configuration changes. > > Q: Do I need to alter my firewall setup? > A: Steam requires some extra ports to be opened for outgoing access, read > this page for details: > > http://www.steampowered.com/index.php?area=faq&id=1050915505,27362300,105091 > 5726,98098300 > > Q: What happens to my current banlist? > A: Everyone will be getting assigned a new Steam ID and it will not be > possible to convert old banlists. > > > - Alfred > > _______________________________________________ > hlds_apps mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_apps > _______________________________________________ hlds_apps mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_apps
