according to the blob-file deletion you would type: # rm -rf ~/.steam/ClientRegistry.blob
> On Thu, 11 Sep 2003, Tony Di Schino wrote: > > > OK, I created my account, and ran my ./steam -update line: > > > > ./steam -update cstrike /home/server/hlds3/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] p4ssw0rd Y > > > > /hlds3/ folder had an existing 3110 install. > > > > the first time, i received this: > > > > Checking Bootstrapper Version.... > > Updating installation > > CMultiFieldBlob(pSerialized): Null pSerialized > > > > I had no idea what that meant, I searched today's posts for it but > > didn't find anything. I remembered something about a blob file, and > > someone saying delete it. So, I just deleted everything (even dirs) > > inside of my hlds3 folder, so that Steam would think it is a brand new > > install. Then I run my steam update line again. Now, all I get is: > > > > Checking Bootstrapper Version... > > > > forever...like i waited 25 minutes, and nothing happened. This box is > > on an OC-x (dont remember exactly) pipe, so I dont think it is timing > > out due to bandwidth... even so, wouldn't I get 'Updating installation' > > if it was? > > > > I went into #steam on gamesnet to get some help, but, I was discouraged > > to see that Nathan Dodd is one of the OPs/Helpers (as an indication of > > the expertise level; no offense to anyone else helping in there), so I > > figured I am not going to get the answers I need in there. > > From memory... You have to install to an existing hlds install and > something about a hidden file in your USER directory, /home/hlds or > whatever. Seems like this WAS covered today or last night or something. > > Sorry for being NOT helpful... > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
