Which is all the more reason that if you're going to take on Microsoft, you *have* to be smart about your approach. Because Microsoft is so powerful, it raises the level of software engineering.
If the little guy is getting squashed, then the little guy has no reason stepping into the ring in the first place.
ID Software is an example of how to do things right. ID releases a major product once every two years, and a majority of their revenue is based on this product. If they release a sub-par product, they will not have another chance to recoup their losses for another two years.
But the fact of the matter is, ID's sales have always outpaced Microsoft(maybe with the exception of AOE).
Even though ID Software is a company of only a handful of employees, because they consistantly make smart decisions they are competitve. ID knows it place, knows the stakes, and knows the consequences of it not releasing a good product. And *that* is why they compete and beat giants like Microsoft. Consistently good business and design decisions. There's no room for anything less.
I recently built a projection system using an LCD Panel (manufactured 1995,640x480 16m colors), a used high intensity projector (you at least want to get 4,000 lumens), and a TV tuner card for the computer. All of these products were purchased off of Ebay.
I have watched DVD's, TV, and played 3d games, and it works flawlessly (other than the fact my bulbs burn out every 50-75 hours)!:-) I get a clear, 5x4 ft projection screen on my wall, all for about the cost of $300.
Do as the company does, meaning leverage your power... Use existing social structures to get what you want and deserve. If you believe something is wrong, whining about it is the least effective.
"Weakness is implanted" to a certain extent, but at what point do we hold people accountable for choices??
See that is where our philosophies collide : you say weakness is implanted and accept it, I acknowledge the same point but do NOT tolerate it.
Much like a serial killer; is the enviorment with which he was raised a contributor to his actions? More than likely. But, although there were external forces that contribued to his negative action, does that mean that we should tolerate this action, absolutely not.
You will tolerate mediocracy. You're probably the same person that believes he can't do anything to these big corporations because you don't have enough brains, talent, money, etc. Time is of your greatest resource; engage in something greater than yourself.
Why is it, when there is an issue of contention, that thousands take to the streets and hold their signs up high? Because, they are among the primitive, the weak, and their only form of power arises in numbers and voice. The best idea they can come up with in combatting an issue of concern is to stand on a corner and whine about it.
Merely complaining about the powers that be is doing nothing to combat the situation.
REMEMBER, EVERYTIME you turn on the TV, everytime you play Ages of Empires, everytime you go watch a movie, YOU ARE MAKING A CHOICE. If the issue bothers you that much, maybe a reassessment of your usage of time is in need.
Large corporations exists and can continue to exist because they are NOT ignorant of the system; they know HOW to get change leveraged in their favor. Their superiority is NOT by accident.
So model your life in the same way. Don't make your fate an accident: go out there, get what you *deserve*, just as the large corporations have.
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Maybe the PC market is a bit out of reach, but with the advent of PDA's, cellphones, and handheld gaming devices, you still have a chance.
The technology is so much more primitive that any Joe Blow on the weekend could create something that is competitive.
Stated that water is wet, and that the sky is still blue.
Which is all the more reason that if you're going to take on Microsoft, you *have* to be smart about your approach. Because Microsoft is so powerful, it raises the level of software engineering.
If the little guy is getting squashed, then the little guy has no reason stepping into the ring in the first place.
ID Software is an example of how to do things right. ID releases a major product once every two years, and a majority of their revenue is based on this product. If they release a sub-par product, they will not have another chance to recoup their losses for another two years.
But the fact of the matter is, ID's sales have always outpaced Microsoft(maybe with the exception of AOE).
Even though ID Software is a company of only a handful of employees, because they consistantly make smart decisions they are competitve. ID knows it place, knows the stakes, and knows the consequences of it not releasing a good product. And *that* is why they compete and beat giants like Microsoft. Consistently good business and design decisions. There's no room for anything less.
I recently built a projection system using an LCD Panel (manufactured 1995,640x480 16m colors), a used high intensity projector (you at least want to get 4,000 lumens), and a TV tuner card for the computer. All of these products were purchased off of Ebay.
:-) I get a clear, 5x4 ft projection screen on my wall, all for about the cost of $300.
I have watched DVD's, TV, and played 3d games, and it works flawlessly (other than the fact my bulbs burn out every 50-75 hours)!
MafiaBoy is planning a DOS attack on "Yahoo! Afghanistan". That'll teach 'em.
but the means (ongoing collection of data about each household) certainly don't.
Isn't it ironic that the greater the level of understanding about ourselves and our habits, the more uncomfortable we become?
Do as the company does, meaning leverage your power... Use existing social structures to get what you want and deserve. If you believe something is wrong, whining about it is the least effective.
"Weakness is implanted" to a certain extent, but at what point do we hold people accountable for choices??
See that is where our philosophies collide : you say weakness is implanted and accept it, I acknowledge the same point but do NOT tolerate it.
Much like a serial killer; is the enviorment with which he was raised a contributor to his actions? More than likely. But, although there were external forces that contribued to his negative action, does that mean that we should tolerate this action, absolutely not.
You will tolerate mediocracy. You're probably the same person that believes he can't do anything to these big corporations because you don't have enough brains, talent, money, etc. Time is of your greatest resource; engage in something greater than yourself.
Idealism is how progress is made.
= AAntix =
Why is it, when there is an issue of contention, that thousands take to the streets and hold their signs up high? Because, they are among the primitive, the weak, and their only form of power arises in numbers and voice. The best idea they can come up with in combatting an issue of concern is to stand on a corner and whine about it.
Merely complaining about the powers that be is doing nothing to combat the situation.
REMEMBER, EVERYTIME you turn on the TV, everytime you play Ages of Empires, everytime you go watch a movie, YOU ARE MAKING A CHOICE. If the issue bothers you that much, maybe a reassessment of your usage of time is in need.
Large corporations exists and can continue to exist because they are NOT ignorant of the system; they know HOW to get change leveraged in their favor. Their superiority is NOT by accident.
So model your life in the same way. Don't make your fate an accident: go out there, get what you *deserve*, just as the large corporations have.
=AAntix=
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Excellent example of flash usage.
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