eh... to play halflife you don't really need steam. in fact it is probably better not to have it. especially since i remember you are the one with old computer right?
some new mod versions (such as Day of defeat & new counterstrike) might have problems running on an old computer (i.e. lag). older versions still run good.
once you manage to install the game propperly if you can't run the openGL mode (too much lag or problems) i suggest the software mode. the graphics are still very nice.
STEAM ---- why the hell did they have to implement it for HL1? no one knwos but probably to test the system before getting the HL2 out. obviously some game version had some glitches.
i dont' know the Anthology, but i have another one with the rest of the mods.
oh and Blodd-piggy i dont' think donwloading is an option for him since he mentioned he uses 28.k modem. AFAIK mods take at least 100 MB and that is a lot for modem, remember?
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Crantius Colto: Fear not. You are safe here with me.
Lifts-Her-Tail: I must finish my cleaning, sir. The mistress will have my head if I do not!
Crantius Colto: Cleaning, eh? I have something for you. Here, polish my spear.
Lifts-Her-Tail: But it is huge! It could take me all night!
Crantius Colto: Plenty of time, my sweet. Plenty of time.
From The Lusty Argonian Maid by Crassius Curio found in TES3: Morrowind
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