Still got plenty of space, and I did try deleting that hidden steam folder when I tried some new installers.
Maybe it is my version of tar that’s out of date, although it worked fine the first time I installed it... Andy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rock Sent: 01 May 2005 23:50 To: hlds_linux@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] Troubles installing hlds on FC3 I remember this same thign happenning to me once. Cant remember exactly what was wrong but 2 things come to mind. 1. I ws either out of HD space on that partition 2. I jsut deleted the hidden .steam dir and re ran steam Hope that helps. --- Steven Hartland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sounds like ur version of tar doesn't understand > xzUf which version > do you have? > tar --version should tell you. > > Steve / K > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andy Townsend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > > Recently setup a fedora box to put some css game > servers on. First time i > > did it, it installed fine but i recently formatted > the drive. Now when i > > download the hldsupdatetool.bin and run steam from > that, it tells me its > > getting version 13 of the Steam HLDS Update Tool. > > > > Then it errors, something along the line of > > > > tar: option requires an argument -- C > > Try `tar --help' for more information. > > update failed, please run "tar xzUf > LinuxHldsUpdateTool_13.pkg" to install > > the latest steam binary, errno 115 "Operation now > in progress" > > > > It leaves a .pkg file in root called > LinuxHldsUpdateTool_13.pkg. It > > instructs you to tar xzUF > LinuxHldsUpdateTool_13.pkg and then run the steam > > update again. > > > ================================================ > This e.mail is private and confidential between > Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom > it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the > recipient is prohibited from using, copying, > printing or otherwise disseminating it or any > information contained in it. > > In the event of misdirection, illegible or > incomplete transmission please telephone (023) 8024 > 3137 > or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.0 - Release Date: 29/04/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.0 - Release Date: 29/04/2005 _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux