This article basically says that shorter development cycles produce a better product because of diminishing returns. What does this say about Duke Nukem Forever?
Microsoft restricts the concept of user portability. User portability is the idea that the user can retain his data and discontinue use of a specific developer's operating system or application. Microsoft and Apple both violate this freedom through it's distribution of proprietary software.
When using a Windows/OSX application that stores *your* data in a proprietary format, you are then bound to that application. If the application is on a proprietary operating system, you're bound to the operating system as well. (And OSX ties the user to Apple's hardware as well... which means your data is linked to the application-operating system-hardware... thats alot of dependancy!)
User portability is being attacked on all fronts, and people need to recognize how valuable it is to keep your data (photos, music, documents) unattached to proprietary lock-in schemes. DRM-music is a good example of practices that attack user portability, because you are no longer able to keep your music with you should you discontinue use of the iPod or "PlaysForSure" devices.
I hate Microsoft and Apple for attempting to destroy user portability.
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Yes, I realize this. However if we're after the original theatrical releases (the topic at hand), Jabba was nowhere to be found.
Jabba wasn't originally in ANH.
Just make 'em theme-able. Sell themed crash screens on the Windows store for 99 cents.
No, but I would download one if I could.
Microsoft restricts the concept of user portability. User portability is the idea that the user can retain his data and discontinue use of a specific developer's operating system or application. Microsoft and Apple both violate this freedom through it's distribution of proprietary software.
When using a Windows/OSX application that stores *your* data in a proprietary format, you are then bound to that application. If the application is on a proprietary operating system, you're bound to the operating system as well. (And OSX ties the user to Apple's hardware as well... which means your data is linked to the application-operating system-hardware ... thats alot of dependancy!)
User portability is being attacked on all fronts, and people need to recognize how valuable it is to keep your data (photos, music, documents) unattached to proprietary lock-in schemes. DRM-music is a good example of practices that attack user portability, because you are no longer able to keep your music with you should you discontinue use of the iPod or "PlaysForSure" devices.
I hate Microsoft and Apple for attempting to destroy user portability.