I have also updated the Steam_README.txt on our ftp site with some more FAQ answers, if you do encounter problems be sure to check this file.
Alfred Reynolds wrote: > We have released a new version of the Steam binary. The next time you > run it on your machine it will auto-update itself (to version 2). If > you encounter any problems with this auto-update process please tell > us. If you haven't got Steam linux yet you can download the binary > from the ftp server below and run it to update itself. > > > Changelog > ----------- > - Fixed FreeBSD using NIS failing to find a users home directory. > - Added extra debug output on certain filesystem errors. > > > - Alfred > > Alfred Reynolds wrote: >> We have created a linux client for the current Steam Beta. If you >> wish to run a beta server under linux then you can download the >> client from: >> >> ftp://hlserver:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/Linux/steam >> >> server: ftp.valvesoftware.com >> user: hlserver >> password: hlserver >> directory: Linux/steam >> >> This directory contains two files, "Steam_README.txt" which details >> how to use the tool and "steam.gz" which can be unzipped (via gzip >> -d "steam.gz") >> to extract the "steam" binary. You should copy this binary to an >> existing hlds_l directory (any version) and then use "steam" binary >> to update it to the Steam beta version (the Steam_README.txt file >> tells you how to do this). >> >> Please note that this is a beta release and we would appreciate you >> reporting any bugs you may encounter. Please include details such as >> the exact linux kernel and linux distribution you are using (or the >> FreeBSD equivalents). >> >> >> Changelog (vs 3.1.1.1) >> ------------------------ >> See: >> http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_history/dedicated% > 20server.html > Plus: > - Optimised tracelines, this should significantly improve performance > for mods using 9-way blending (i.e CStrike and DoD). > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
