Second for SystemShock 2. I couldn't play this game solo due to the freakish nature of it. It was one of the first Co-Op multiplayer storyline games. I sincerely hope that the same is included in BioShock.
Second for the GT series on PSx. 2 had the best car selection, but 4 is a much better all around game.
That's what I get for shooting off my mouth before engaging my brain: Would the proper term be implementation or framework? Perhaps another term? Thanks for keeping me honest.
Allright, that's one. DirectX (DX) games are hamstrung on Linus for 2 reasons: The DX API is having to be reverse engineered, and Video card manufacturers aren't being particularly helpful for in driver creation. I can understand why both issues are there, but to say "well, this one game runs fine after a few patches" just ignores the bigger problems of replacing a Wintendo with Linux.
This doesn't even include the DX10 stuff that will be Vista only, yet another hurdle to overcome.
I play games with my wife and father. I don't want to have to screw around with "oh, wait a minute, I can't see your machine on the game browser" type of nonsense.
Now if the game producers would write to an open spec like OpenGL or the like, the DX problem goes away. Thing is that, from my understanding, DX development is *much* nicer than OpenGL, as it provides you with hooks for damn near everything: Sound, userland control (gamepads, joysticks, etc), network, and video. From a development cost perspective, this is a no-brainer.
Convince MicroSoft to open the DX API hooks to where the WINE/Cedega devs don't have to reverse engineer it, then a Linux box may be able to become a Wintendo replacement. Something tells me that's not going to happen anytime soon.
Audio/Video connections still fail from time to time, just like notwork connections. When I worked for a big A/V firm out of OKCity, our service techs would tear installers a new hole for not leaving some sort of service loop (usually at least 6", preferably 12") on every connection inside of a rack. We eventually started using deep well Panduit inside of the equipment racks: It leaves the rack looking nice, yet gives you a place to shove a service loop that's out of sight.
Uhh... "cutting out the patch panel" causes a massive amount of headaches when dealing with building wiring. Moving connections around is *much* easier with a patch panel than hoping that the wire coming out of the wall is long enough to get to the bottom of the rack. This is just one example of why it's nice to have patch panels.
IIRC, it's because of the power output of ethanol is signifigantly lower than diesel and gasoline, therefore to make the same amount of power with ethanol, you have to burn a bunch more of it. Measured in joules, I think the output of burning ethanol is roughly half that of gasoline, so to generate the same power, you have to burn twice as much of it.
Which part of "if the market demands it" didn't you understand? The majority of the market has been fairly satisfied with the current solution. While you and I would like 3G (or whatever the current buzzword in cell tech is today) phones and services, Joe Sixpack is happy that he can get a free phone with a $20/month sub.
Not having ever been a fan of the comic book series (but having friends who were), I can claim ignorance to this point. The friends said that the movie did the original story justice, tho.
As someone who played the game, and rented the DVD when it hit my local HollyWood Video, I must say that the idea for Advent Children was pretty cool. The execution was really poor, tho. It suffered the same problem Spirits Within did: Overly predictable, with insufficent explanation for major story arcs.
One of the things that I've come to appreciate recently is really good villians. The best way to create good villians is to make them believeable. The X-men series is an *excellent* example of this: Dr X and Magneto both have the same goal of integrating mutants with society. Dr X wants to do this in a peaceful format, educating the public, while Magneto wants to force mutations on the rest of humanity.
Magneto has a noble motivation, it's just that his selected method of execution leaves a bit to be desired. *That's* a great villian.
The "we want to destroy the planet because it destroyed Jenova" just didn't float with me. Too cliched. Just like the money motivator, I find the character concept hard to believe.
No obvious problems, but I don't use local email (Gmail online only for me), both my wife and I are avid Firefox fans, and careful to boot, so it's never been a problem for me.
That is most likely the Corperate version of Symantec AV, which is *far* better than the desktop version that most people usually purchase. The corp version just sits in the tray until something comes along that might need some attention.
Not to flame, but if the submitter is seriously considering Sennheiser cans, he subjectively won't like they reproduction of the $10 set from Best Buy. Sennheiser makes some of the best headphones in the business
Of course, this begs the question, "If quality reproduction is what you want, why are you sourceing from an MP3 Player?"
Now, to get back on topic, I have to wonder if submitter's little player really does have the juice to run a really good set of cans. I'd highly recommend that the submitter check out http://www.headphone.com/ and read up. Lots of great info there on headphones, a bit of the physics, and a *huge* selection of headphones and headphone amps.
Someone else has mentioned this in another thread, but check out AVG http://free.grisoft.com/ Does auto updates, and I've never had to futz with the scheduler.
180k miles on my 85 Maxima and still running strong. Granted it needs a bit of work (CV axles, Springs + Struts, other misc. stuff), but I drive it for work every day without any sort of reservation of doing 400 miles at the drop of a hat. I'll be sad to see it go, if it ever does.:)
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Second for SystemShock 2. I couldn't play this game solo due to the freakish nature of it. It was one of the first Co-Op multiplayer storyline games. I sincerely hope that the same is included in BioShock.
Second for the GT series on PSx. 2 had the best car selection, but 4 is a much better all around game.
mmmmmmmm.. tasty tasty flamebait.
Jerk.
60. Wow. Two months with no rain.
As someone whose heart is in Phoenix AZ, 60 days with no rain is "a nice start".
Different strokes, I guess
That's what I get for shooting off my mouth before engaging my brain: Would the proper term be implementation or framework? Perhaps another term? Thanks for keeping me honest.
Allright, that's one. DirectX (DX) games are hamstrung on Linus for 2 reasons: The DX API is having to be reverse engineered, and Video card manufacturers aren't being particularly helpful for in driver creation. I can understand why both issues are there, but to say "well, this one game runs fine after a few patches" just ignores the bigger problems of replacing a Wintendo with Linux.
This doesn't even include the DX10 stuff that will be Vista only, yet another hurdle to overcome.
I play games with my wife and father. I don't want to have to screw around with "oh, wait a minute, I can't see your machine on the game browser" type of nonsense.
Now if the game producers would write to an open spec like OpenGL or the like, the DX problem goes away. Thing is that, from my understanding, DX development is *much* nicer than OpenGL, as it provides you with hooks for damn near everything: Sound, userland control (gamepads, joysticks, etc), network, and video. From a development cost perspective, this is a no-brainer.
Convince MicroSoft to open the DX API hooks to where the WINE/Cedega devs don't have to reverse engineer it, then a Linux box may be able to become a Wintendo replacement. Something tells me that's not going to happen anytime soon.
Audio/Video connections still fail from time to time, just like notwork connections. When I worked for a big A/V firm out of OKCity, our service techs would tear installers a new hole for not leaving some sort of service loop (usually at least 6", preferably 12") on every connection inside of a rack. We eventually started using deep well Panduit inside of the equipment racks: It leaves the rack looking nice, yet gives you a place to shove a service loop that's out of sight.
Uhh... "cutting out the patch panel" causes a massive amount of headaches when dealing with building wiring. Moving connections around is *much* easier with a patch panel than hoping that the wire coming out of the wall is long enough to get to the bottom of the rack. This is just one example of why it's nice to have patch panels.
Or for someone a little more local...
http://www.spacesaver.com/
I've done some contract work for them in the past, they look like very nice systems.
There are some very nice reasons to have a TV:
My PS2 plays all of the interesting DVDs that I can find as well as A select few games that I deem worthy of time, such as GT4.
Cable or satellite on the other hand I completely agree with you on.
/me whips out a set of long needle nosed pliers
Next.
IIRC, it's because of the power output of ethanol is signifigantly lower than diesel and gasoline, therefore to make the same amount of power with ethanol, you have to burn a bunch more of it. Measured in joules, I think the output of burning ethanol is roughly half that of gasoline, so to generate the same power, you have to burn twice as much of it.
Which part of "if the market demands it" didn't you understand? The majority of the market has been fairly satisfied with the current solution. While you and I would like 3G (or whatever the current buzzword in cell tech is today) phones and services, Joe Sixpack is happy that he can get a free phone with a $20/month sub.
IIRC, there's this guy who developed a process to turn meat packing plant waste into refinable oil for about $80/barrel.
The free market will sort this out in a much better manner than any government implementation can ever dream of, if the market demands it.
Not having ever been a fan of the comic book series (but having friends who were), I can claim ignorance to this point. The friends said that the movie did the original story justice, tho.
I said that the villan was believeable, not the movie. One must also take into context the story that the villan is being portrayed in. :)
As someone who played the game, and rented the DVD when it hit my local HollyWood Video, I must say that the idea for Advent Children was pretty cool. The execution was really poor, tho. It suffered the same problem Spirits Within did: Overly predictable, with insufficent explanation for major story arcs.
One of the things that I've come to appreciate recently is really good villians. The best way to create good villians is to make them believeable. The X-men series is an *excellent* example of this: Dr X and Magneto both have the same goal of integrating mutants with society. Dr X wants to do this in a peaceful format, educating the public, while Magneto wants to force mutations on the rest of humanity.
Magneto has a noble motivation, it's just that his selected method of execution leaves a bit to be desired. *That's* a great villian.
The "we want to destroy the planet because it destroyed Jenova" just didn't float with me. Too cliched. Just like the money motivator, I find the character concept hard to believe.
No obvious problems, but I don't use local email (Gmail online only for me), both my wife and I are avid Firefox fans, and careful to boot, so it's never been a problem for me.
They want to be picked up by Apple for use in their next gen v-pod?
That is most likely the Corperate version of Symantec AV, which is *far* better than the desktop version that most people usually purchase. The corp version just sits in the tray until something comes along that might need some attention.
Not to flame, but if the submitter is seriously considering Sennheiser cans, he subjectively won't like they reproduction of the $10 set from Best Buy. Sennheiser makes some of the best headphones in the business
Of course, this begs the question, "If quality reproduction is what you want, why are you sourceing from an MP3 Player?"
Now, to get back on topic, I have to wonder if submitter's little player really does have the juice to run a really good set of cans. I'd highly recommend that the submitter check out http://www.headphone.com/ and read up. Lots of great info there on headphones, a bit of the physics, and a *huge* selection of headphones and headphone amps.
Someone else has mentioned this in another thread, but check out AVG http://free.grisoft.com/ Does auto updates, and I've never had to futz with the scheduler.
180k miles on my 85 Maxima and still running strong. Granted it needs a bit of work (CV axles, Springs + Struts, other misc. stuff), but I drive it for work every day without any sort of reservation of doing 400 miles at the drop of a hat. I'll be sad to see it go, if it ever does. :)
IIRC isn't allofmp3 kind of a "grey" operation, that functions via a loophole in the law that was supposedly getting closed soon?
+1 Calvin and Hobbes reference?