Per title. Just seeing which method people are using to launch their MWO Client. Via Steam or the PGI launcher? POLL
Steam. I use steam often so it was a nice way to get everything together. Though lately my game has been crashing on first startup (all startups after work fine).
Steam. I usually have Steam running so I get the updates automatically and usually while I'm away from the computer. The patching process is long enough that this is a significant plus for me.
I used to play on standard client, but since half a year im using steam client since i have a big pile games on steam and some friends it´s more comfortable.
Steam broadcasts your activity to everyone. Also there was a special patcher that they added that made me want to use PGI's.