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"Levels" of Computers the Future?
RabidMoose writes "Gamespot has an article up talking about a recent interview with Microsofts's Dean Lester about the future of PC gaming (as well as Xbox 2 tidbits). Basically, they're in contact with the big hardare producers about transitioning to a system of tagging pre-made computers with "levels". He provided a hypothetical example that a PC with a "level 5" designation might have a medium processor speed, amount of RAM, and mid-range video card, while a "level 7" PC might have a faster processor, more RAM, and a higher-end video card."
How much experience do I need to level up to a Radeon x800?
In the futuire MY PC will go to 11.
level 1 - gets you to the moon level 2 - gets you back level 42 - runs BSD level 65 - runs windows level 66 - runs windows, but crashes are faster level 468 - runs doom 3 with full shadowing (black and white) level 469 - runs doom 3 with full shadowing (color)
stu pid.
So a level 5 PC will have a medium processor. What is this, D&D? And what happens next year when last year's "medium" is this year's "suck" chip? This whole thing strikes me as horribly condescending, although perhaps its the logical extension of the Intel/AMD/Cyrix "Performance Rating" stupidity. And if so, does Joe Sixpack DESERVE the condescension, for buying into the crap before? Either way, a static rating system for PC performance is instantly outdated the minute that its implemented. Geesh.
I want to delete my account but Slashdot doesn't allow it.
Why don't you just make 10 faster?
If operating systems had levels:
- Windows ME would run under the maximum negative value limit
- Windows XP would probably be 2
- Windows 2000 would probably be 2.5
- Windows Server 2003 would probably be 3
- Linux would probably be a 5
- Mac OS X would probably be a 5.000001 just to piss off Linux people
- *BSD would be a 10
I thought Apple did this with the original iMacs and it seemed ridiculous then.
"My Macintosh is grape!"
Great.
It would be cool if it didn't suck.
JERRY: You're doing this yourself?
KRAMER: It's a simple job. Why, you don't think I can?
JERRY: Oh, no. It's not that I don't think you can. I know that you can't, and I'm positive that you won't.
Fantastic. People barely know what a CD ROM is and now they'll need to know even less
You mean cup holder don't you?
Awwright... uh...
Gimmie a Number 2, hold the pickles, extra mayo, onion rings instead of fries. Diet Coke. Make it a biggie.
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I can hear it now:
"Hey, nice box. Is that a Level 6?"
"Naw, it's a Level 5, but I upgraded the transmatic illudium vector sub processor, so it's about as good as a Level 6."
"No way...... The Level 6 has the super ultra mega dynamo, "
"Oh yeah. I guess it's a really like the level 5.5a, then."
"I suppose so. Say, did you see the new Level 37? Man, that's a sweet computer".
"Yeah, but I'm saving my money for the Level 50 that's due out next month."
Level 5 computer: Athlon 2400+, 512 MB RAM, GeForce FX 5200
Level 3 computer: Athlon 2400+, 512 MB RAM, GeForce FX 5200, WeatherBug, CoolWebSearch
Level 2 computer: Athlon 2400+, 512 MB RAM, GeForce FX 5200, WeatherBug, CoolWebSearch, Bonzi Buddy, ShopAtHomeSelect
Level -1 computer: Athlon 2400+, 512 MB RAM, GeForce FX 5200, WeatherBug, CoolWebSearch, Bonzi Buddy, ShopAtHomeSelect, Claria, Alexa, Sasser, DiallerPlatform, MSBlast
(Sorry, just cleaned someone's Compaq a couple days ago which was of similar specs. Over 400 instances of spyware in Ad-Aware and another 50 or so in Spybot)
It would be cool if it didn't suck.
Just like in EQ, only the most uber hard core elite players who spend gobs of time and money will be able to level their PCs up to level 99 and afford the most l33t equips (case mods).
Brilliant!
"You spoony bard!" -Tellah
Unless you really miss the entertainment, you may want to look into it.
They won't be the ones asking if level 5 PC's support playing doom 3 at 1600x1200x32-4xaa-8xans
Quit it with the suspense. Will it?!
So what do we need the extra power for?
Windows Longhorn.
Well, you did ask.
That way, we could match the user level to the level of the computer.
..... Ah, just a thought.....
Level 1 users (dweebs) would only use level one computers (toys).
Level 7 users (gurus) would use level seven computers (supercomputers).
Fine! Then let'em buy an Apple!
It gives my games that 'extra edge'.
Lv. 6 Dell attacks Lv. 3 HP, dealing 500 damage.
Lv. 3 HP is DEAD!
Dell gains 400 experience.
HP dropped 5 gold.
Dell has gained a level!
RAM: +128MB
Processor: +500mhz
Graphics: +Nvidia 5200FX
Ok, I had to do that. Karma burn ahoy!
"Some fight for law. Some fight for justice. What will you fight for? One day, you will see."
From "This is Spinal Tap"
: The numbers all go to eleven. Look, right across the board, eleven, eleven, eleven and... : Oh, I see. And most amps go up to ten? : Exactly. : Does that mean it's louder? Is it any louder? : Well, it's one louder, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your guitar. Where can you go from there? Where? : I don't know. : Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do? : Put it up to eleven. : [Pause] These go to eleven.
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Nigel Tufnel : Eleven. Exactly. One louder.
Marty DiBergi : Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?
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You're looking for 'modifiable'. Of course, no one owns the IP rights to American English, so you're free to improvise without worrying about Copyright or Patent infringement.
Self-referential sigs are rarely entertaining.
I have a level 5 Athlon with a +2 video card of OpenGL and a +1 bank of memory. Unfortunately, I went to eBay and got saddled with a -3 sound card of Aureal.
Time to play Doom 3. Roll 1d20.
So, uh, where do I buy a Hard Drive of Infinite Speed +5?
-g.
Level 9: XP on a P4 3.2GHz, internet, SP2, behind Checkpoint firewall
. . .
Level 5: Win2K on a P4 1.7GHz, internet, SP4, no firewall
. . .
Level 1: Win95 on a Pentium I, internet connection, no patches, no firewall
Well, there's spam egg sausage and spam, that's not got much spam in it.
Knowledge Base article 666
Upgrading your 2004-level5 personal computer to support the 2004-level5+1 booster pack
Only purchase 2004-level5+1 booster pack from a certified Microsoft outlet. Make sure your computer has the appropriate assurance level purchase for it. 2004-level5+1 requires assurance level 7 or higher.
Issue:
If you fail to meet these requirements, the installation of 2004-level5+1 will instantly cause a blue-screen-of-licensing indicating that "The assurance level supplied is invalid. Please visit licensing dot microsoft dot com to purchase appropriate licenses".
Solutions:
Pay Us!
Bye!
All of this will make you shit yourself, which requires Level 3 Toilets, and if you don't, Level 2 Toilet Paper to clean up.
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Every time you hit a nail with a hammer, Schrödinger kills a kitten...
English is easier said than done.
Interview with M$
Q: What do you think is the future gaming PC?
A: Level 1000 PC with virtual harddisk and super 3D engine. With games controlled with my nose.
Interview with ATI and Nvidia
Q: What do you think is the future gaming PC?
A: I hope our drivers work.
"No user will ever need more than a level 640k . . ."
Mine goes to 11.
Sorry, am I too late?
Literalism isn't a form of humor, it's you being irritating.
And of course Windows 2011 will claim to work on a level 7 PC but will be abysmally slow to use on anything less than a level 11 PC.
Laissez lire, et laissez danser; ces deux amusements ne feront jamais de mal au monde. - Voltaire
Uber Level 2001...
When all is said and done, nothing changes...