I read MonsieurEvil's post on how to run the NsBeta files, but where ca you download patch 2, and where do you install 3.0 1, it won't let me choose anyplace, it installs itself to C:/Program Files/Steam/SteamApps/my e-mail/NS it creates its own folder is that right?

You don't need patch 2, you need to install beta 1(The big 150MB thing) and then install beta 4.

Then is it ok that 3.0 won't let me install it anywhere else except where it puts itself? Because NS pops up in my games, when I go into it there are no servers.

No, that's not right. It should install itself inside a folder called nsp in the half-lfe directory. Have you played half-life at least once before installing?

That post is old. What you need now is the beta 4 patch.

I have the beta 4, I played the training course this morning, do I need to uninstall play the half life game, then reinstall everything?

no. its simple.

1) install and RUN half life at least once.
2) install ns version 3
3) install ns version 3 beta 4
4) play ns

simple!

let it install where it wants to, it's going to install itself in your half-life directory so don't bother touching anything, just hit next and let it do the work

the install path wont hurt...if you know what youre doing...