Personally I don't like the idea of our servers automatically updating, I just think too many things will break! If it turns out to be stable and reliable - well im all for it - no need to worry about new updates :)
> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 3:23 AM > To: hlds_linux > Subject: [hlds_linux] How will steam effect Hosting Companies > (question for valve) > > > >The dedicated server will NOT require a cd-key to use. As > always, the > >dedicated server will be a free download (but it will still be using > Steam). > > > >- Alfred > > OK so it appears it is set in stone dedicated servers will be > forced to use steam. My question is how will this effect > Hosting companies? I personally "chattr +i" or "chflags schg" > on hlds_run files and hlds executables. People may be able to > upload maps and such but this prevents then from uploading > and breaking the system in most cases because they don't > understand ftp or might be trying to execute malicious code > on startup. With steam it souls like auto updates are coming > and the system might break if it is unable to update some of > the files and not others. Just a thought. > > Jeremy > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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
