Timeline:
We will be releasing the dedicated server binaries later today.
Tomorrow we will be releasing the client.
In a couple of weeks we will make this update mandatory.

What is it:
This release is converting all users to Steam. When you install the client you will need to have a valid HL or CStrike CD-Key. Dedicated servers will need to create accounts but will NOT need to enter a cd-key. At no point will anyone have to enter credit card details. In the future there will be the option to purchase the "Platinum Pack" via Steam if you don't currently own a copy.

This release consists of: Counter-Strike 1.6, Half-Life, TeamFortress
Classic, DMC, Ricochet and Day-of-Defeat 1.0.


What changed:

Linux servers:
http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_ history/Linux%20Dedicated%20Server

Dedicated servers:


TFC:
http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_ history/Team%20Fortress%20Classic.html

Counter- strike:
http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_ history/Counter-Strike.html

Steam Issues:
Q: Can I use Steam with a modem?
A: Yes, steam will work for modem users.

Q: Is WON going away?
A: Yes, once we have completed the rollover we will slowly remove parts of
the WON system as they become obsolete.

Q: Has the net code been changed since the beta?
A: No, apart from small bug fixes.

Q: Will my existing 3rd party programs work (i.e Admin Mod, CDeath, ...).
A: In general yes, all existing 3rd party programs can still work under Steam. The individual authors of each program will need to inform their users of any install directory or configuration changes.

Q: Do I need to alter my firewall setup?
A: Steam requires some extra ports to be opened for outgoing access, read this page for details:

http://www.steampowered.com/index.php?area=faq&id=1050915505,27362300, 1050915726,98098300,5726,98098300

Q: What happens to my current banlist?
A: Everyone will be getting assigned a new Steam ID and it will not be
possible to convert old banlists.


- Alfred

Det skickades även ytterligare en fråga till Alfred:

Jeremy: OK so in a couple of weeks we will no longer be able to run CS 1.5 with won anymore?

Alfred: Correct, in a couple weeks the master servers will stop listing any CS 1.5 servers.

På grund av tidsskillnaden hinner det tyvärr bli kväll innan vi får lägga händerna på uppdateringen. En lansering vid 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time betyder att vi svenskar får uppdateringen klockan åtta så länge inga förseningar dyker upp.

Uppdatering:

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