Even still, if Steam is not compatible with 56k or ISDN users, it doesn't really matter when 1.6 comes out does it?..since they won't be able to use steam, they won't be able to play 1.5, let alone 1.6. Even more a problem, if people read that steam won't be required until 1.7. Now it seems its 1.6. So they thought they had another 6-12 months to play cs and hope for broadband in their area....now they hear they have till wednesday when steam is made mainstream. :( ----- Original Message ----- From: "Destroyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] Steam Full Release--I think will be huge mistake.[OT]
> > Message: 10 > > Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 14:41:40 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Tony Di Schino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] Steam Full Release--I think will be huge > mistake.[OT] > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > --- Daniel Stroven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > If I was mistaken on thinking 1.6 was being released with steam, its > > > because > > > there is no clear, concise information out there of what the hell is > > > actually going on. What is or is not going to happen. > > > > I have never been confused on this point. There are specific and > > reliable sources out there that have said (since mid-spring) that 1.6 > > will *not* require Steam, and that a subsequent release would (like > > 1.7). > > Well is sounds to me based on the "roadmap" from Erik Johnson that this has > changed and that within 2 weeks of the release of steam the ENTIRE user base > will be converted to steam (the final release of 1.6 anyone?). > > here is his post. > > http://www.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?s=021f13dae3c331249aea4e3ebdef0f3b&threadid=11562 > > I would also like to add a "me too" for the lan without internet issue. It > seems to go even further than just lan though. It sounds like for HL2 once > you update your game (steam only update) or play online, you can't even play > the singleplayer anymore without authenticating with the steam servers. The > game will not run without steam authentication even if you have the CD in > the drive. I don't know if the hl2 stuff is true or not, but there hasn't > been a clear response from valve or at least I haven't found one yet. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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

