The GAO's investigation shows that the security measures put in place after 911 are not sufficient for protecting the American people. That is one of the most short-sighted things I have ever read. Forget about just the American people, we're talking about all people around the entire world being put at risk here.
I'm not trying to be a troll, I'm American too, but it's arrogant to not think beyond our borders. If you're going to make flame replies to me, then at least be constructive.
...will encourage more family activities, like downloading TV shows and movies. Is this really where society is today? In my childhood, the whole point of family activities were to keep us away from brainlessly watching the TV.
"I could, quite frankly, care less if I had an iPhone with a Sprint logo on it."
No, but Apple does. There are no logos other than Apple's on an iPhone. From what I understand, Apple initially approached the other providers about making a deal and was turned down by all except AT&T. Well, that's exactly my point. Their anal-retentiveness about it has lost me as a customer since I have no intention of changing providers. If they were to strike a deal with Sprint at the cost of having the Sprint logo somewhere on the phone, I would consider owning one at some point. The aesthetics really aren't that important to me.
I mean, hell, my iPod has the HP Invent logo on the back but it makes no difference because it still works well as a music player.
"This should bring Apple phone technology into the hands of more users..."
Not very many. They're forgetting that people who are currently locked in with contracts with other providers won't just go and buy an iPhone right away. Couple that with people who don't live in AT&T's serviceable area and brand loyalty (I'm never leaving Sprint) and their sales will never truly explode like the iPod has. Only making a deal with AT&T will limit their market. So really, Apple should loosen up just a little bit in order to market it via Verizon, Sprint, etc. I could, quite frankly, care less if I had an iPhone with a Sprint logo on it.
I like how they decided to make a new model iPhone after all the rabid fanboys have gone and spent like $600 to have it on launch day.:D
Compare this USB device to a software firewall such as Zonealarm. It costs $180 whereas you can get free versions of Zonealarm. It routes your network traffic via USB, which makes me shudder. That would be a nightmare on older pre-USB2.0 machines. It requires software drivers in order for network traffic to be directed through it. That's more "moving parts" than should be necessary. Because, of course, the more moving parts there are, the more there is that can break.
Now if this were a dongle that attached to the end of a network cable, then plugged into the PC's NIC, we might have something.
Seems like LucasArts has gotten bored with re-re-redoing their movies, so now they're focusing on the already-established Clone Wars series. Now we can expect to see all their Star Wars videogames to get rereleases.
Reminds me of when I worked the return counter at a hardware store during my high school years. Some person tried to return a 'defective' tape measure because it was 'jammed'. I flipped the switch on the side of it and the tape moved freely. Then he picked it up and walked away without saying a word.
But I'm excited about Episode 2, only because I heard that it will feature a stand-alone game called Portal. Be sure to get the Blackbox release and not just the standalone version of Episode 2, if you want to get Portal.
Well, you're not obligated to update your machine with every new release unless you really want some killer new feature. Every new version of Ubuntu doesn't kill off its predecessor, as they continue to maintain their repositories for several years after it has become out-of-date.
Well, if you do manage to get the card working, I can vouch that Kubuntu's wifi connection client works like a dream (and quicker than WinXP's client).
There are in fact many companies making money selling Open Source applications (not just the service). For sure. But they only do that because there are people out there willing to shell out the cash for it (either because they're uninformed or they want the shiny package that comes with it). The companies (at least back in the Redhat vs Mandrake days) would make the open software itself available online for free. But if you buy the package in a store, what you're really paying for is their support contract as well as documentation and (in Mandrake's case) a book that helps Windows users adjust to the *nix environment.
Nowadays it's just as easy to download an ISO, burn a CD, and use Google.:)
Well, they're not necessarily making money on OSS so much as the support they offer for it. I mean, you can obtain and use Solaris, RHL or Suse for free, but to get professional support for your business is where they make their income. And I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing.
From the article:
Miyamoto: "I always try to create new experiences that are fun to play." And then:
Earlier in the interview Miyamoto also talks briefly about possibly making games [...] such as respecting the elderly or paying one's taxes. Does not compute.
While more and more devs may begin to take advantage of DX10, most of them aren't doing it exclusively. Which means, for a while, new games will run on DX9, but can take advantage of DX10's enhancements if available.
Making games DX10 exclusive for right now would knock a major dent in their potential sales.
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...developing a robot that walks across water... Well, which one is it? Walk or run?I'm not trying to be a troll, I'm American too, but it's arrogant to not think beyond our borders. If you're going to make flame replies to me, then at least be constructive.
...will encourage more family activities, like downloading TV shows and movies. Is this really where society is today? In my childhood, the whole point of family activities were to keep us away from brainlessly watching the TV.I mean, hell, my iPod has the HP Invent logo on the back but it makes no difference because it still works well as a music player.
"This should bring Apple phone technology into the hands of more users..."
:D
Not very many. They're forgetting that people who are currently locked in with contracts with other providers won't just go and buy an iPhone right away. Couple that with people who don't live in AT&T's serviceable area and brand loyalty (I'm never leaving Sprint) and their sales will never truly explode like the iPod has. Only making a deal with AT&T will limit their market. So really, Apple should loosen up just a little bit in order to market it via Verizon, Sprint, etc. I could, quite frankly, care less if I had an iPhone with a Sprint logo on it.
I like how they decided to make a new model iPhone after all the rabid fanboys have gone and spent like $600 to have it on launch day.
Who cares?
But does it run Li... oh, sweet.
Compare this USB device to a software firewall such as Zonealarm. It costs $180 whereas you can get free versions of Zonealarm. It routes your network traffic via USB, which makes me shudder. That would be a nightmare on older pre-USB2.0 machines. It requires software drivers in order for network traffic to be directed through it. That's more "moving parts" than should be necessary. Because, of course, the more moving parts there are, the more there is that can break.
Now if this were a dongle that attached to the end of a network cable, then plugged into the PC's NIC, we might have something.
Seems like LucasArts has gotten bored with re-re-redoing their movies, so now they're focusing on the already-established Clone Wars series.
Now we can expect to see all their Star Wars videogames to get rereleases.
*Braces for down-mods*
Hope to God that Gates doesn't wear an assless hospital gown...
Reminds me of when I worked the return counter at a hardware store during my high school years. Some person tried to return a 'defective' tape measure because it was 'jammed'. I flipped the switch on the side of it and the tape moved freely. Then he picked it up and walked away without saying a word.
Not yet.
Just edit your TV's hosts file.
Well, you're not obligated to update your machine with every new release unless you really want some killer new feature. Every new version of Ubuntu doesn't kill off its predecessor, as they continue to maintain their repositories for several years after it has become out-of-date.
Ubuntu's release cycle is every six months, FYI.
Gah!
You beat me to it, I was going to make that reference!
Well, if you do manage to get the card working, I can vouch that Kubuntu's wifi connection client works like a dream (and quicker than WinXP's client).
Nowadays it's just as easy to download an ISO, burn a CD, and use Google.
Well, they're not necessarily making money on OSS so much as the support they offer for it. I mean, you can obtain and use Solaris, RHL or Suse for free, but to get professional support for your business is where they make their income. And I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing.
But what about us geeks who like to feel like we're in a NASA control center? We want flashy lights!
...the PA guys May have to take a step back and mock themselves... They already have.I'd become a fireman.
While more and more devs may begin to take advantage of DX10, most of them aren't doing it exclusively. Which means, for a while, new games will run on DX9, but can take advantage of DX10's enhancements if available.
Making games DX10 exclusive for right now would knock a major dent in their potential sales.