I assume it will work in much the same way as the current 3g network. They sell USB WWAN adapters that will give your computer an internet connection anywhere you can get a decent signal. The service on these devices is already data only.
Wasn't GTA-4 designed for console and ported to PC? I think that disqualifies it from the PC games category, at least for a discussion like this. With the exception of console style side scrollers, most designed for PC games have had the ability to save the current game state for a long time.
That is probably a myth they should revisit. It was an early episode and their simulated army didn't seem like much of a simulation. They did manage to shake an entire bridge with a small linear actuator a few seasons later though.
"but perhaps a centralized database for device drivers could be created online, where hardware manufacturers could post their drivers so that users can automatically fetch driver updates from a centralized server. this could be integrated into the operating system so that it's handled seamlessly."
This exists, it's called Windows Update. Microsoft has been pushing hard for device manufacturers to supply their drivers there. There is also Windows Error Reporting which keeps track of crashes and which driver/app likely caused them.
You paid for a specific transfer cap on a shared uplink. If the uplink is near max capacity your connection is going to be slower regardless of how they decide to shape the data. Don't argue for the bandwidth you say you paid for or for them to support every one at their bandwidth cap. There is always going to be overselling. It is the only economical way to do it. Instead, argue for them to be able to support the peak demand. This will still be significantly less than everyone at their cap, but much higher then they have now.
Much like the sibling post: If inaccurate information about internet connectivity is used as a basis of selecting an area of residence, by the time you are using the service, it is much too late to do anything about it.
If each individual had to collect this information themselves from each provider, that would create a great deal of duplication of effort. Were this data to be maintained and made publicly available, I would fully support its collection as a means of improving efficiency.
Do you really think the would have put it on air if it worked? It wouldn't surprise me if they found a working setup and just didn't include that footage.
I think the idea is that if it is bright enough, it will overpower daylight or the ridiculously bright flash and cause the digital camera to under expose everything else.
In UNIX, how would you grant a specific user (not the owner) write access to a file while only granting read access to another group and no access to every one else?
Something else that seems to affect it is the location of the speed limiter. On Comcast in Houston, I sustain nearly double my advertised bandwidth to any server in Houston or Dallas.
I tried to leave feedback on their feedback link. Except it is just a survey of what you watch. I ended up reporting a video playback problem on their Technical Support link to let them know I wouldn't be installing software specific to one website.
There is an even better way. I don't remember its name (slipstream maybe), but Microsoft offers a tool that will let you combine your XP CD with a service pack and/or other stuff. It creates a new ISO with all of the updates preinstalled. You end up with an XP SP2 install disk that works the same as what is included in the new retail boxes.
You have a good point. Making the limitation 5 years from the first customer ship date would fix that. Patent it and take as long as you need to develop it. As soon as you sell one, the 5 year timer starts.
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Malcolm, is that you?
I usually say North America to refer to the continent. This has the added benefit of distinguishing it from South America.
I assume it will work in much the same way as the current 3g network. They sell USB WWAN adapters that will give your computer an internet connection anywhere you can get a decent signal. The service on these devices is already data only.
Is that a low number now?
Wasn't GTA-4 designed for console and ported to PC? I think that disqualifies it from the PC games category, at least for a discussion like this. With the exception of console style side scrollers, most designed for PC games have had the ability to save the current game state for a long time.
At least the computer in Warcraft didn't cheat.
In every C&C I can remember:
Computer: Missile launch detected.
Me: But he hasn't even found me yet.
*Power generators destroyed*
That is probably a myth they should revisit. It was an early episode and their simulated army didn't seem like much of a simulation. They did manage to shake an entire bridge with a small linear actuator a few seasons later though.
Quake Live.
http://quakelive.idsoftware.com/beta/
oops, missed funny and hit overrated.
Sorry about that. To bad this will remove some good mods up above.
"but perhaps a centralized database for device drivers could be created online, where hardware manufacturers could post their drivers so that users can automatically fetch driver updates from a centralized server. this could be integrated into the operating system so that it's handled seamlessly."
This exists, it's called Windows Update. Microsoft has been pushing hard for device manufacturers to supply their drivers there. There is also Windows Error Reporting which keeps track of crashes and which driver/app likely caused them.
Hasn't Acrobat done this as the default for quite a while?
Maybe if they were putting them in backyards rather than front yards it wouldn't be so bad.
They've been doing that for a long time. Haven't heard any names recently, but the original Halflife was built on an id engine.
You paid for a specific transfer cap on a shared uplink. If the uplink is near max capacity your connection is going to be slower regardless of how they decide to shape the data. Don't argue for the bandwidth you say you paid for or for them to support every one at their bandwidth cap. There is always going to be overselling. It is the only economical way to do it. Instead, argue for them to be able to support the peak demand. This will still be significantly less than everyone at their cap, but much higher then they have now.
Much like the sibling post:
If inaccurate information about internet connectivity is used as a basis of selecting an area of residence, by the time you are using the service, it is much too late to do anything about it.
If each individual had to collect this information themselves from each provider, that would create a great deal of duplication of effort. Were this data to be maintained and made publicly available, I would fully support its collection as a means of improving efficiency.
Do you really think the would have put it on air if it worked? It wouldn't surprise me if they found a working setup and just didn't include that footage.
I think the idea is that if it is bright enough, it will overpower daylight or the ridiculously bright flash and cause the digital camera to under expose everything else.
In UNIX, how would you grant a specific user (not the owner) write access to a file while only granting read access to another group and no access to every one else?
Something else that seems to affect it is the location of the speed limiter. On Comcast in Houston, I sustain nearly double my advertised bandwidth to any server in Houston or Dallas.
I think that would be covered under "intentionally botch the delivery".
I tried to leave feedback on their feedback link. Except it is just a survey of what you watch. I ended up reporting a video playback problem on their Technical Support link to let them know I wouldn't be installing software specific to one website.
There is an even better way. I don't remember its name (slipstream maybe), but Microsoft offers a tool that will let you combine your XP CD with a service pack and/or other stuff. It creates a new ISO with all of the updates preinstalled. You end up with an XP SP2 install disk that works the same as what is included in the new retail boxes.
You have a good point. Making the limitation 5 years from the first customer ship date would fix that. Patent it and take as long as you need to develop it. As soon as you sell one, the 5 year timer starts.
What an amazing word
It is both a "god-like being" and "A person who has no talent and little knowledge of the job that they perform."