Far Cry is actually old and easy to run. Crysis (Far Cry's sequel) is the game that requires a powerful computer, and it runs on the CryEngine 2. What this article refers to is CryEngine 1.
I feel the same way. For instance, I may say something like this:
Your new username will be "bencoder."
This is correct grammar, but in the computer world, it might not be too difficult for someone to assume that the period is part of the username. This is why I willfully violate standard grammar when good grammar and correct understanding become mutually exclusive. After all, my goal is to effectively transfer my thoughts to another person, not to appease the grammar nazis. (Sorry, I mean grammar Nazis)
with the size of USB drives you can buy for under $20, I would dare to say that the same experiment would probably have the same results over here in the states (at least with cable and DSL). If I strapped just an 8GB USB drive to a pigeon's leg and had it fly the same distance in around an hour, there's no way my internet connection could beat ~8GB/hr, or approximately 18Mbps (if I calculated correctly).
... I know in my heart that John Conner is to blame. Or at least his mom, for teaching him how to hack ATMs. What I don't understand is this: why did John Conner only withdraw 3 dollars?
So does this mean that my DNS-based filtering through OpenDNS would stop? If so, my kids could be stumbling onto porn, malware, and dangerous sites that I was trying to shield them from. Thanks Big Brother! That's just awesome. No, that's Comcastic!
The software should not be a problem, nor should the camera. The idea is simple, and they know it. They may have just been against having two cameras, or AT&T wasn't prepared to deal with streaming video chats and Apple wasn't ready to deal with increasing the price.
Come on. Not just for video chat, but for ordinary photos. For those of you who have ever tried to take a picture of yourself with friends using an iPhone, you know my pain.
I'm sure that bumping the price up to $300 was the only reasonable way to make any profit, and the most expensive part of the device is most likely the big touchscreen. The point of this device was to be "dead simple and dirt cheap." I honestly do not consider $300 to be dirt cheap, regardless of how necessary the price increase was. Maybe others feel differently, but I simply don't think I could get $300 worth of enjoyment out of the device when I already have other devices that can also surf the web. It may simply be that my idea of a cheap touchscreen websurfing device won't be feasible for a couple more years. But, that's just my opinion. You can take it or leave it.:)
Don't get me wrong: I love the simplicity of the idea. However, if for $300 I am only able to surf the web, I would go for a netbook instead. Sure, netbooks lack the style and aesthetic appeal of a big touchscreen, but you have a real keyboard, a real OS, and you can use it for many different tasks (as much as you can with a tiny screen and keyboard anyway).
However, I may have been sold if the price had stayed at $200.
As a former system administrator at a purely open-source computing cluster lab, I've had a lot of experience with various varieties of Linux on the desktop (both servers and workstations cycled through several distros). I would have to say that unless you have a great deal of time for testing all major computing tasks, Linux may not be the best option. Don't get me wrong, I love open source. However, the desktop reliability and the hardware compatibility issues tend to strike at the most inopportune moments.
::thinks back to how the sound failed in Ubuntu during an online meeting... ok fine, while video chatting with girlfriend::
After being the guy who pushed open source to everyone, I started realizing that for average computer users, it is simply just made life more difficult. If it wasn't an actual problem, it was simply getting used to a new interface.
I would say that if your users are comfortable with Linux and open source software, go for it. However, they are more familiar with Windows or OS X, that might be the best way to go (although not quite as cool or avant-guard)
I want to be excited about Windows 7, and I don't need to hear this nonsense. I want hype. I thrive on it, and it makes me want to get up in the morning. I'm just going to pretend like I didn't read this.
Maybe this is considered just a semi-rugged class of laptop, because personally I would expect a "rugged" laptop to endure a much longer drop than that.
If government money were given to open-source projects, there would be several issues which could cause big problems.
First of all, the big idea behind a lot of open source projects is that anyone can download the source code and contribute. How do you decide who gets how much of this government money? This aspect already prevents many OSS projects from going closed-source because it is nearly impossible to gather together all members of the development community to agree on legal terms (or you just give some developers the finger and illegally drive off with their products). I can see how there may be exceptions, but surely you can see my point.
Secondly, a government-funded OSS development team would basically become a government software company, competing directly with commercial developers trying to make a living in these rough times. To me, this seems wrong on many levels.
But, since it's not really happening, I'm not gonna get worked up about it.
Well, in contrast to Slashdot, most of middle America is Christian, at least to some degree (check out the demographic info on Wikipedia). It sounds like many thought Oprah was a Christian and were turned off when she began heavily promoting her New Age religion. Sure, non-Christians can make good television, but Oprah focuses heavily on her beliefs while many of her viewers are opposed to them.
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Far Cry is actually old and easy to run. Crysis (Far Cry's sequel) is the game that requires a powerful computer, and it runs on the CryEngine 2. What this article refers to is CryEngine 1.
I feel the same way. For instance, I may say something like this:
Your new username will be "bencoder."
This is correct grammar, but in the computer world, it might not be too difficult for someone to assume that the period is part of the username. This is why I willfully violate standard grammar when good grammar and correct understanding become mutually exclusive. After all, my goal is to effectively transfer my thoughts to another person, not to appease the grammar nazis. (Sorry, I mean grammar Nazis)
with the size of USB drives you can buy for under $20, I would dare to say that the same experiment would probably have the same results over here in the states (at least with cable and DSL). If I strapped just an 8GB USB drive to a pigeon's leg and had it fly the same distance in around an hour, there's no way my internet connection could beat ~8GB/hr, or approximately 18Mbps (if I calculated correctly).
... I know in my heart that John Conner is to blame. Or at least his mom, for teaching him how to hack ATMs. What I don't understand is this: why did John Conner only withdraw 3 dollars?
They have these big mounds of dead people from thousands of years ago.... STILL SITTING AROUND!
In the U.S., we know how to handle an ancient burial ground properly: bulldoze it flat, then build a Wal-Mart on top of what's left.
So does this mean that my DNS-based filtering through OpenDNS would stop? If so, my kids could be stumbling onto porn, malware, and dangerous sites that I was trying to shield them from. Thanks Big Brother! That's just awesome. No, that's Comcastic!
J.R. Tolkien was an avid WoW player with 3 toons at level 80, so I really think Lord of the Rings was just an overblown roleplay post.
The software should not be a problem, nor should the camera. The idea is simple, and they know it. They may have just been against having two cameras, or AT&T wasn't prepared to deal with streaming video chats and Apple wasn't ready to deal with increasing the price.
Has Apple been this abrasive to their competitors during the keynotes before? It was a little tacky IMO
Come on. Not just for video chat, but for ordinary photos. For those of you who have ever tried to take a picture of yourself with friends using an iPhone, you know my pain.
There's an idea! ;)
:)
I'm sure that bumping the price up to $300 was the only reasonable way to make any profit, and the most expensive part of the device is most likely the big touchscreen. The point of this device was to be "dead simple and dirt cheap." I honestly do not consider $300 to be dirt cheap, regardless of how necessary the price increase was. Maybe others feel differently, but I simply don't think I could get $300 worth of enjoyment out of the device when I already have other devices that can also surf the web. It may simply be that my idea of a cheap touchscreen websurfing device won't be feasible for a couple more years. But, that's just my opinion. You can take it or leave it.
Right, and for about the same price of about $300, the iPod Touch is also a top-of-the-line digital music player, personal organizer, etc....
Don't get me wrong: I love the simplicity of the idea. However, if for $300 I am only able to surf the web, I would go for a netbook instead. Sure, netbooks lack the style and aesthetic appeal of a big touchscreen, but you have a real keyboard, a real OS, and you can use it for many different tasks (as much as you can with a tiny screen and keyboard anyway).
However, I may have been sold if the price had stayed at $200.
Stuff like RSA have been around for 35 years and are still uncracked.
As far as we know! ::puts on tinfoil hat::
As a former system administrator at a purely open-source computing cluster lab, I've had a lot of experience with various varieties of Linux on the desktop (both servers and workstations cycled through several distros). I would have to say that unless you have a great deal of time for testing all major computing tasks, Linux may not be the best option. Don't get me wrong, I love open source. However, the desktop reliability and the hardware compatibility issues tend to strike at the most inopportune moments.
::thinks back to how the sound failed in Ubuntu during an online meeting... ok fine, while video chatting with girlfriend::
After being the guy who pushed open source to everyone, I started realizing that for average computer users, it is simply just made life more difficult. If it wasn't an actual problem, it was simply getting used to a new interface.
I would say that if your users are comfortable with Linux and open source software, go for it. However, they are more familiar with Windows or OS X, that might be the best way to go (although not quite as cool or avant-guard)
...I use my wife's iPhone to scrape ice off the windshield.
It felt good to get that off my chest.
I want to be excited about Windows 7, and I don't need to hear this nonsense. I want hype. I thrive on it, and it makes me want to get up in the morning. I'm just going to pretend like I didn't read this.
that thinks Conficker is actually really cool? I mean, damage aside, it's pretty darn impressive.
Maybe this is considered just a semi-rugged class of laptop, because personally I would expect a "rugged" laptop to endure a much longer drop than that.
If government money were given to open-source projects, there would be several issues which could cause big problems.
First of all, the big idea behind a lot of open source projects is that anyone can download the source code and contribute. How do you decide who gets how much of this government money? This aspect already prevents many OSS projects from going closed-source because it is nearly impossible to gather together all members of the development community to agree on legal terms (or you just give some developers the finger and illegally drive off with their products). I can see how there may be exceptions, but surely you can see my point. Secondly, a government-funded OSS development team would basically become a government software company, competing directly with commercial developers trying to make a living in these rough times. To me, this seems wrong on many levels. But, since it's not really happening, I'm not gonna get worked up about it.
LUKE: Uncle Owen...
OWEN: Yeah?
LUKE: This R-Wu unit has a bad motivator. Look!
OWEN: Hey, what're you trying to push on us?
McDonald's uses a similar process to create their hamburger patties.
Well, in contrast to Slashdot, most of middle America is Christian, at least to some degree (check out the demographic info on Wikipedia). It sounds like many thought Oprah was a Christian and were turned off when she began heavily promoting her New Age religion. Sure, non-Christians can make good television, but Oprah focuses heavily on her beliefs while many of her viewers are opposed to them.
Paperback book - $10
Amazon Kindle from Oprah - $300
Overusing a Mastercard commericial as your template for every joke - Priceless....
It's like asking Al Gore how he would build the internet. Oh wait...