If the VCR breaks and you throw the whole thing out then you're an idiot. Whats stopping you from buying an extra external VCR? Similarly here, you could buy an extra set top box, there's nothing stopping you from doing that.
Personally I think this is neat. This is for people like me who want stuff integrated. We'll pay the extra for doohickies with these features and you can pay less for those without.
I really don't get what you're bitching about.
Fair enough. You don't have to play it, but for those of us who like a bit of mindless violence, this game does it well. Bear in mind I'm currently alternating between it and GoW2 multiplayer and while I agree Fallout 3 is fantastic, It has to be said I'm getting equal enjoyment from both of them. All in all I think my point is: It's good for its genre, whats the point in bitching about games you'd never enjoy?
I wonder how long it will be before digital content delivery services such as Steam will require you to agree to the EULA before purchasing the game? Out of curiosity, do you think this would this make the agreement any more legally binding? If so this would seem to be fairly feasable solution as games move out of brick and mortar stores would it not?
Get your wife/girlfriend/housemate to hide your key somewhere in your house before you go to bed. The next morning have them make you do a series of tasks such as "the buttering of the twelve slices" and "cleaning up hell's kitchen" in order to earn clues as to their whereabouts. For added realism, upon discovery of your keys, speak to them again and have them give you a pound and some un-useful object such as a hoover nozzle that you may need to use to solve a problem later on in the day.
There you have it, real life two player adventure game!
Your point is moot, a pirated copy will work on any powerful enough PC without extra expense or serious drawbacks while modding the xbox to play pirate games costs a fair bit, voids the warranty and removes accessibility to Xbox live. Not to mention the added hassle of getting the correct version to burn for each region. I think I can see which one I'd rather pirate on.
Also what do you mean
Re: Trading, honestly if you want real time data (under 15 minutes delay) (And you definately do if you want to stand a change against real traders) then unless you pay a *lot* then you've got no chance. Personally I think this is fair as a *lot* of development goes into providing this kind of information and the price is partially there in order to keep those who do not understand the markets well out of the way.
Trust me when I say it does not take much to piss real brokers off. The markets are not a place for hobbiests (sp?), especially in these times of serious financial fuckups.
Personally I'd either get a serious job in the area or leave the trading to someone truly in the know.
Actually, if I were you, if you've got time to kill, look into fine wines, the returns on those are typically *much* higher (and considerably safer) than you'd ever hope to achieve on the stock market, and that's advice given to me from a very successful broker who now lives considerably comfortably off the stuff.
After this storm (Gustav)...I will "donate" these domains to them or any other legitimate organization...dedicated to helping with the problems of this coming hurricane gustav.
You might want to check out the link before commenting next time. (Oh wait, this is/.)
Because most people have never heard of the rootkit fiasco (let alone "XCP"). Additionally I don't think most people who have heard of the rootkit would be dumb enough to confuse a bad copy protection system with a liquid cooled PC. Besides, a lot of acronyms double up for different things, there's only so many TLAs available in this world.
A touch screen is much easier to keep clean, not least because it's completely flat and has no grooves etc. for brownish residue to get caught in. Also people with iPhones and stuff that I've seen tend to keep the screen clean as a matter of pride (and the fact they've spent a small fortune on the device they want to keep it nice).
I tried this on my Splinter Cell DVD and it did nothing but make things worse, perhaps it depends on the brand of toothpaste (and the granularity of the abrasives) but if these discs really are as precious as you claim I'd definately avoid doing this. As MoonBuggy says, I'd consider sending it off to a company who knows what they're doing. If you say your Blockbuster have the machines why not pop in there and ask if they'll do it for a couple of bob?
The presenter is a douche and what's with the cameras being at 90 degrees and such? It's NOT cool, even Nickelodeon stopped doing that at least 5 years ago.
I love the hypocrasy between this discussion and the "borrowing" of a neighbour's unsecured wireless internet discussion.
If you're broadcasting unencrypted information (that is, the IMEI number of your phone) on their property, then by the majority of people here's logic then then they are well within their rights to collect this, even track it. (I know some people are going to have issues with this but what, running round your house trying to get a stronger signal doesn't equate to trying to determine the location of your neighbours router?)
Of course, encrypted information, such as phone calls, should never be intercepted, but I don't think that would be very likely due to the shit storm that would bring down on the offenders.
Finally, I know I shouldn't be surprised, this being Slashdot and all, but jeez some of you obviously have a condition of paranoid schitzophrenia, I should open up a tin-foil hat store if this many of you go to malls.
Oh and to the guy who was suggesting a "leave your phone here" stand, I say: Do it! I'd thoroughly enjoy watching all the strange reactions you get from everyday shoppers trying to avoid the nutter at the doorway.
Oh I didn't mean to come across ignorant, I disagree with them completely too. Luckily for me I live in the UK and the majority of protests in recent years have been let be as long as they remain peaceful. (Note I didn't say *all*)
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Just enough time to toss Tom Cruise in!
If the VCR breaks and you throw the whole thing out then you're an idiot. Whats stopping you from buying an extra external VCR? Similarly here, you could buy an extra set top box, there's nothing stopping you from doing that. Personally I think this is neat. This is for people like me who want stuff integrated. We'll pay the extra for doohickies with these features and you can pay less for those without.
I really don't get what you're bitching about.
Don't bother clicking for the article's second page -- it's one sentence with an interstitial before.
kdawson's trying to prove he reads the articles before posting them!
Yeah man! That's a lotta nuggets! MMMmmmmmm...
Then you're completely missing the point in a console...
Fair enough. You don't have to play it, but for those of us who like a bit of mindless violence, this game does it well. Bear in mind I'm currently alternating between it and GoW2 multiplayer and while I agree Fallout 3 is fantastic, It has to be said I'm getting equal enjoyment from both of them.
All in all I think my point is: It's good for its genre, whats the point in bitching about games you'd never enjoy?
I wonder how long it will be before digital content delivery services such as Steam will require you to agree to the EULA before purchasing the game? Out of curiosity, do you think this would this make the agreement any more legally binding? If so this would seem to be fairly feasable solution as games move out of brick and mortar stores would it not?
Get your wife/girlfriend/housemate to hide your key somewhere in your house before you go to bed. The next morning have them make you do a series of tasks such as "the buttering of the twelve slices" and "cleaning up hell's kitchen" in order to earn clues as to their whereabouts. For added realism, upon discovery of your keys, speak to them again and have them give you a pound and some un-useful object such as a hoover nozzle that you may need to use to solve a problem later on in the day.
There you have it, real life two player adventure game!
Also what do you mean
Which version of GoW2 was leaked, genius?
There are no other versions so again, moot point.
Hence this song nearly a decade ago! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xphxPPQXJKw
Action Quake 2 was amazing, back in the days of Barrysworld - reminisce!
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No, the main point here is that using the internet is more mentally stimulating than just reading a book.
Re: Trading, honestly if you want real time data (under 15 minutes delay) (And you definately do if you want to stand a change against real traders) then unless you pay a *lot* then you've got no chance. Personally I think this is fair as a *lot* of development goes into providing this kind of information and the price is partially there in order to keep those who do not understand the markets well out of the way.
Trust me when I say it does not take much to piss real brokers off. The markets are not a place for hobbiests (sp?), especially in these times of serious financial fuckups.
Personally I'd either get a serious job in the area or leave the trading to someone truly in the know.
Actually, if I were you, if you've got time to kill, look into fine wines, the returns on those are typically *much* higher (and considerably safer) than you'd ever hope to achieve on the stock market, and that's advice given to me from a very successful broker who now lives considerably comfortably off the stuff.
After this storm (Gustav)...I will "donate" these domains to them or any other legitimate organization...dedicated to helping with the problems of this coming hurricane gustav.
You might want to check out the link before commenting next time. (Oh wait, this is /.)
After the Sony rootkit fiasco why in the HELL would anyone name a computer product "XCP"???!!!
Because most people have never heard of the rootkit fiasco (let alone "XCP"). Additionally I don't think most people who have heard of the rootkit would be dumb enough to confuse a bad copy protection system with a liquid cooled PC. Besides, a lot of acronyms double up for different things, there's only so many TLAs available in this world.
A touch screen is much easier to keep clean, not least because it's completely flat and has no grooves etc. for brownish residue to get caught in. Also people with iPhones and stuff that I've seen tend to keep the screen clean as a matter of pride (and the fact they've spent a small fortune on the device they want to keep it nice).
Is that from somewhere? It's very good.
Strangely, my mum craved the smell of petrol... To be honest, I'm kinda glad she didn't pay too much attention to it.
I tried this on my Splinter Cell DVD and it did nothing but make things worse, perhaps it depends on the brand of toothpaste (and the granularity of the abrasives) but if these discs really are as precious as you claim I'd definately avoid doing this. As MoonBuggy says, I'd consider sending it off to a company who knows what they're doing. If you say your Blockbuster have the machines why not pop in there and ask if they'll do it for a couple of bob?
Whoosh!
The presenter is a douche and what's with the cameras being at 90 degrees and such? It's NOT cool, even Nickelodeon stopped doing that at least 5 years ago.
I think a hearty congratulations is in order!
CONGRATULATIONS!
I love the hypocrasy between this discussion and the "borrowing" of a neighbour's unsecured wireless internet discussion.
If you're broadcasting unencrypted information (that is, the IMEI number of your phone) on their property, then by the majority of people here's logic then then they are well within their rights to collect this, even track it. (I know some people are going to have issues with this but what, running round your house trying to get a stronger signal doesn't equate to trying to determine the location of your neighbours router?)
Of course, encrypted information, such as phone calls, should never be intercepted, but I don't think that would be very likely due to the shit storm that would bring down on the offenders.
Finally, I know I shouldn't be surprised, this being Slashdot and all, but jeez some of you obviously have a condition of paranoid schitzophrenia, I should open up a tin-foil hat store if this many of you go to malls.
Oh and to the guy who was suggesting a "leave your phone here" stand, I say: Do it! I'd thoroughly enjoy watching all the strange reactions you get from everyday shoppers trying to avoid the nutter at the doorway.
Oh I didn't mean to come across ignorant, I disagree with them completely too. Luckily for me I live in the UK and the majority of protests in recent years have been let be as long as they remain peaceful. (Note I didn't say *all*)