steam just sent a global message

[iggy]

it will be updated with a new version in 5 minutes it said. 7:28 PST, wed sept 24th. this couldn't possibly mean anything, really. =)

 

[brightgreen]

new Steam update soon ...

Just got the message ...

Does anyone know what the changes will be?

 

[s3pReMiSis]

:cheese:

 

[UltimateNinja]

no clue.. mabey theyll make it easier to handle?

 

[hitman827]

Upcoming Steam Updates
Nathan D. @ 12:36 pm pdt - community - 62 comments - hot topic (new comments!)
Update #1 @ 10:32 EST: The Steam update below will be released in 5 minutes. Every user will need to exit and restart Steam.

VALVe has been working on the following updates for Steam that will be released within a 2 week period. Here's a list of the changes.
Steam (release slated for today)
» Fix for bug where users are getting "UserIDTicket Invalid" when connecting to servers
» Fixed 3rd-party games not launching correctly if other command line options were specified
» Added install path registry key so that MODs know where to install
» Fix connections staying open to content servers once they have been instantiated
» Allow for a proper message when there is a protocol mismatch between the Steam client and a Steam backend server
» Fixed bug in 'remember password' functionality
» Fixed game->properties listing a games' status as 'launching...' even after the game had finished being launched
» Changed cybercafe security features to only be enabled if 'remember password' is checked in login
» Changed 'delete cache' button to require password if cybercafe account
» Fixed bug where Steam would crash when it lost its content server connection
» Full localization pass on all languages

Counter-Strike (to be released within the next couple of days)
» Fix shield drop weapon server crash
» Fix shield exploit
» New version of de_cbble

Friends and Server Browser (release this weekend or early next week)
» Fixed problem with not always being able to re-add friends after removing them
» Fixed case where authorization request dialog could appear multiple times from the same user
» Fixed chat messages & authorization requests stealing focus and not starting minimized
» Fixed auto-away not working
» Removed 'about' dialog
» Fixed add-on (checkers, etc) invites when in game appearing over the top of the game, instead of just in the gameUI area
» Removed unnecessary bind() calls for client UDP sockets
» Chat dialogs now add a message into the text whenever the other user changes status
» Fixed spurious character in Game Info dialog
» Change 'time' info in game info player list to be in hours:minutes:seconds instead of just seconds
» Changed game info player list to default to sorting by score, then time

Morning Bits

 

[Munro]

www.steampowered.com check the news section

Edit: Beat by 2 seconds.

 

[brightgreen]

LOL, thanks guys !!

I just figured it out anyways ...

 

[Joneleth]

It's the update for CS/Steam they wanted to push out yesterday, but delayed an extra day.

 

[Quotidian---]

....anyone knwo est?

 

[Gordon'sFreeman]

YAY, Fixx0rz for STEAM

 

[Quotidian---]

updating

 

[Goombatommy]

same here...updating.

 

[Prince of China]

Self destruct button maybe?

 

[richpull]

what for, why are you updating now, what are you going to use it for?

 

[0zz0]

ive only played cs 1.6 about 2 days and have no idea wtf the shield exploit was. Any cs players or anyone who knows care to inform me, sorry if this is off topic im just curious.

 

[BWMASTER]

yay its updating.

Now steam benefits are starting to show. Global updates and patches are really going to help alot of people

 

[Quotidian---]

mines been finished for awhile now