Steam is a broadband business platform for direct software delivery and content
management. At its core, Steam is a distributed file system and shared set of
technology components that can be implemented into any software application.
With Steam, developers are given integrated tools for direct-content publishing,
flexible billing, ensured-version control, anti-cheating, anti-piracy, and more.
Steam consumers enjoy the benefit of starting their applications within minutes of confirming their purchase. They can access their applications from any PC. They are no longer challenged to find the latest updates for these applications. And they no longer need to wonder if their device drivers are compatible with the latest software.
Once you've installed Steam, all of the following features are available on your desktop and while you're playing Steam games.
The Games
The majority of games supported by Steam are created by Valve Software but there are an increasing number of third party games appearing. These games can be purchased through Steam for a reduced price and will allow you to immediately start playing them.
Steam Support
Steam and Valve game support can be found at http://steampowered.custhelp.com. You will find a massive knowledgebase packed with frequently asked questions and answers as well as get the option of contacting the support team directly. If you ever get some problems this is the place to go.
Steam consumers enjoy the benefit of starting their applications within minutes of confirming their purchase. They can access their applications from any PC. They are no longer challenged to find the latest updates for these applications. And they no longer need to wonder if their device drivers are compatible with the latest software.
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Once you've installed Steam, all of the following features are available on your desktop and while you're playing Steam games.
- Instantly access your favourite games
The full Steam library and all future Steam releases are at your fingertips. After you've purchased a game, download it immediately and start playing.
- Join the Steam Community
Now it's easy to find someone to play with, meet up with friends, connect with groups with similar interests, and host and join chats, matches, and tournaments. Best of all, it's all free.
- Chat with your friends while gaming
With Steam's "Friends" service, you can talk to your friends while you play. You can also see when they're playing games and easily join the same servers together.
- Easily browse multiplayer game servers
Steam's integrated server browser makes it easy to navigate thousands of Internet game servers.
- Receive automatic game updates
Hunting for patches and downloading from unorganized web sites is so twentieth-century. On Steam, your games stay up-to-date by themselves. No hassles.
- Play your games on any PC
Once you have a Steam account, you can sign in from any PC to access your games. Your games are associated with your account, not your computer.
- Enjoy Steam-only special offers
From pre-release discounts to free-play weekends, Steam delivers what gamers value most.
The Games
The majority of games supported by Steam are created by Valve Software but there are an increasing number of third party games appearing. These games can be purchased through Steam for a reduced price and will allow you to immediately start playing them.
Steam Support
Steam and Valve game support can be found at http://steampowered.custhelp.com. You will find a massive knowledgebase packed with frequently asked questions and answers as well as get the option of contacting the support team directly. If you ever get some problems this is the place to go.