n00b question -- game files?

[mindaugas]

I've set up a few game servers and was wondering for sya Counter Strike Source (CSS) where do I get the game files and do I make my own zip. Do I need to install Steam, download the source dedicated server and then move the files tot he master server? Same for any other game? And what about the zip compressed file? I've never seen a stand alone client for CSS, I've always needed Steam, but I could be wrong. Thanks for any help!

[ECF]

You simply grab them from STEAM for CS and all HL based games