counter strike

[BrianDigital]

ok I have wine, installed steam through wine. That works, redownloaded counter-strike i go to launch it.

it say connecting to steam and then nothing

[a_small_cake]

It happens on Windows too. Just restart Steam.

[BrianDigital]

tht does not seem to work done that bout 5 times after the prepring to lunch counter-strike windows goes wy nothing happens

[a_small_cake]

Be sure to disable automatic logging to friends.

[BrianDigital]

thats off as well

[chousho]

Hmm, there were a few things I remember having to install to get Steam working.

Make sure you have:
DirectX
Windows non-free fonts
Internet browser*

all installed.

I'm not sure exactly which browser was required, either a mozilla plugin or ie4linux if I recall.

Also, take a look at PlayOnLinux, they have automatic scripts set up to get common games running under wine, as well as offering different versions of wine all-in-one. Also, if you don't have the non-free graphics drivers installed, you'll find a hard time playing any 3D games.

There are guides on here. If you're using an nVidia, you shouldn't have too much trouble.

[a_small_cake]

You don't need fonts, directx nor browser to run games via Steam. I've got Orange Box and I can run all games using pure Wine, without any addons.

update

You may also try to disable access to Steam community.

[sarahGarry]

Your information is very useful. Thanks I've got Orange Box and I can run all games using pure Wine, without any addons.