Gaming with GPS or GPRS would be pretty terrible. Even using GPRS you usually get around 14kbps with about 800ms latency, and it's not even cheap. And would you really want a phone contract for your gameboy?
They'd probably use bluetooth and IR so the gaming device can connect to your phone or network and use that. But then you get problems with different phone's software modems and bluetooth breaking on Nokias because of their driver issues.
I think it's far more likely for portable Internet gaming to stay on phones for the near future. Those Java games have limited services through GPRS/WAP (like hiscores and level upgrades).
After three hours in Enter The Matrix's company, we're quietly confident that Shiny has come up with a flexible and intuitive combat system that will save it from being yet another movie tie-in disaster. It's clear that it's not absolutely perfect in several respects, but kudos to all concerned for going to so much effort to provide one of the best movie-game experiences we've seen.
That's a rather sweeping statement. What about the Indiana Jones games LucasArts did? And the Die Hard Trilogy?
The Matrix franchise looks like it's trying to exploit different formats for their strengths, not simply create a crap game to cash in on the name. The Animatrix was a good example of this.
In fact, the game takes place after The Last Flight Of The Osiris, so even if it's not an amazing game it will at least expand the Matrix universe slightly for the hardcore fans.
The original game was OK, but I seem to remember it lacking depth. F-Zero was another game that was technologically interesting at the time it came out, and the new one looks like a Wipeout fan's wet dream.
I think it's fair to say this version will be better, in terms of depth and gameplay.
It's interesting how quick the article goes into meaningless comments about power struggles - rather than a discussion of the logical benifits of the technology.
The problem with the FBI is that they will only investigate when there's more than a million dollars in damages. The Undernet attacks alone are clearly less than this, but how much are the damages to those ISPs...?
Attacks on IRC networks alone don't recieve help from the FBI, so networks are free to get bullied around by moronic children.
Most of the comments here sway between GNOME and enlightment offering a decent solution to windows, or them being unstable. Personally, I found that the distribution I recently recieved of RedHat 6.0 was far superior to anything I have used before. I even prefer it to the Solaris Sun machines I use at University for programming.
I think the argument between Windows and Redhat 'replacements' are unfounded because of the completely different ethos between the two. RedHat offers something which my geek freinds and I can play with and learn about, develop software for and play with.
But you have to remember that the big Linux Vs. Windows argument is never going to hold...
...just look over the horizon. BeOs is gaing popularity (try the demo CD!), even my Amiga was more powerful/usable/stable than Windows!
People are finding systems which suit their needs (finally), so I think Rastermans' move was a step in the right direction. The scene is getting stagnant and we all need to move on.
Slashdot Mirror
Gaming with GPS or GPRS would be pretty terrible. Even using GPRS you usually get around 14kbps with about 800ms latency, and it's not even cheap. And would you really want a phone contract for your gameboy?
They'd probably use bluetooth and IR so the gaming device can connect to your phone or network and use that. But then you get problems with different phone's software modems and bluetooth breaking on Nokias because of their driver issues.
I think it's far more likely for portable Internet gaming to stay on phones for the near future. Those Java games have limited services through GPRS/WAP (like hiscores and level upgrades).
That's a rather sweeping statement. What about the Indiana Jones games LucasArts did? And the Die Hard Trilogy?
The Matrix franchise looks like it's trying to exploit different formats for their strengths, not simply create a crap game to cash in on the name. The Animatrix was a good example of this.
In fact, the game takes place after The Last Flight Of The Osiris, so even if it's not an amazing game it will at least expand the Matrix universe slightly for the hardcore fans.
The original game was OK, but I seem to remember it lacking depth. F-Zero was another game that was technologically interesting at the time it came out, and the new one looks like a Wipeout fan's wet dream.
I think it's fair to say this version will be better, in terms of depth and gameplay.
Does comic chat work yet?
Were you very cautious in the exam you had this morning?
It's interesting how quick the article goes into meaningless comments about power struggles - rather than a discussion of the logical benifits of the technology.
The problem with the FBI is that they will only investigate when there's more than a million dollars in damages. The Undernet attacks alone are clearly less than this, but how much are the damages to those ISPs...? Attacks on IRC networks alone don't recieve help from the FBI, so networks are free to get bullied around by moronic children.
Is wine stable enough to run Apples s/w?
:)
You could 'emulate' windows and use it's software to run in X - but I spose that might be dangerous
It's good to see companies like this growing, as it's people like us which need there cool stuff!
Most of the comments here sway between GNOME and enlightment offering a decent solution to windows, or them being unstable. Personally, I found that the distribution I recently recieved of RedHat 6.0 was far superior to anything I have used before. I even prefer it to the Solaris Sun machines I use at University for programming.
I think the argument between Windows and Redhat 'replacements' are unfounded because of the completely different ethos between the two. RedHat offers something which my geek freinds and I can play with and learn about, develop software for and play with.
But you have to remember that the big Linux Vs. Windows argument is never going to hold...
...just look over the horizon. BeOs is gaing popularity (try the demo CD!), even my Amiga was more powerful/usable/stable than Windows!
People are finding systems which suit their needs (finally), so I think Rastermans' move was a step in the right direction. The scene is getting stagnant and we all need to move on.