the CD is requried in by Vivendi. Not Valve. Its some contract thingy majig
On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:10:07 -0800, HoundDawg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > #1) VALVe isn't requiring you to use your CD/DVD to play > > retail CSS/HL2. > > Vivendi is. Should have bought it on Steam. > > Vivendi sold the retail version. Once you start installing the game, it's > all Valve's installation and Steam. It's steam's messages you see > preventing you to play without the CD in, not some other application. > Regardless, if steam doesn't require some sort of CD-Key, and retail CD > owners had to go through a 30-45 minute Steam authentication and update > during installation anyway, I totally disagree that the CD shouldn't be > required after installation. > > Requiring the net for installation and authentication is one thing, but to > require the CD for retail purchasers while it's not required from Steam > purchasers, is going a bit too far to make it inconvienient for non-steam > purchasers. > > </2cents> > > - HoundDawg > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please > visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > -- Cheers! -- Elmer Fudd _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
