compatability

One of the things that bother me the most about ESF is how power level barely effects explosion size. In my opinion, the higher someones power level is the bigger their explosions should be. I do of course think there should be a cap but the fact that its not possible to use explosions on...

I just got a new PC and lost my Windows XP Home SP2 installation when they transferred all the data onto these newer HDD's. Which is odd, because they told me that the Home edition was illegal and the second OS I have on there, XP Pro stayed. The Home Edition SP2 is legit since I bought it...

This has probably been asked before, but when ESF is complete (can't wait), will it be compatable with all patches of Half Life or Counter Strike? O_o