It'll be better if somehow we could provide a default local mirror for the Steam Content files (.gcf's) so that anyone on our University's IP range is automically directed to our server, hence they don't download them off the internet. This would also save thousands of users sourcing files from the Steam Servers too.
I believe Alfred from Valve has pointed out on this list previously that is against the Steam EULA to mirror .gcf files directly (actually I remember this being listed in the Steam FAQ but I've just checked again and can't find it). To the best of my knowledge this policy hasn't changed, though I'm sure many people would like to be able to mirror these files. What you really want is to get a Steam Content Server running; Alfred is (as always :) probably the best person to talk to about this. -- david _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
