My experience:
Install, crash, uninstall, re-install, run, connect with my 56k modem (you know the connection that 73% of internet users still have to use), starts downloading on and on and on dispite having the games I want to play already installed, 4 hours later my connection drops (that's the way my isp works), steam is "supposed" to resume HA no such luck, starts from the beginning again, repeat.
I paid my money to Valve and they have ripped me off of my right to play online (once Won goes down). They will NOT be getting any more of my money. Might have to pirate HL2.
UP YOURS VALVE!!
This comment was edited on Nov 13, 17:16.