Hmm, just to clarify something - I just checked my Ubuntu installation, and it seems the -19 kernel update finally cured my suspend/hibernation issues. Very glad about that.:)
I don't shut down my Windows machine much - I either hibernate it or put it into standby, either of which will reduce startup time when turned back on. In Linux? Well when I tried Ubuntu 8.04 a week ago, the latest kernel update (ending in -17) has broken suspend/hibernate, on my laptop and many others. -16 worked still, but -17 didn't. You call this progress? At least I can trust that Windows will perform properly in something so critical, which is why I continually find it difficult to switch.
There are many "what ifs" when it comes to Steam, but given the popularity of the system, it would seem a lot of people prefer to look on the bright side and take a gamble. If everyone had to worry about the what ifs in life, we'd never have any fun cos we'd be too afraid.
This is what pisses me off about Steam, Valve's content distribution system. For those who don't know, Steam is a Windows-based platform which allows people to create an account and purchase games with, digitally delivered through the Steam client. It uses reasonably light DRM in the sense of requiring Steam to be running when launching games purchased with it, and having to log into Steam before you can run such games.
The problem I have with Steam however is that the EULA states that you cannot sell your Steam account, which translates into not being allowed to sell your purchased games to someone else. This kinda sucks because if you get bored with a retail game, you can always eBay it or whatever, but try that with a Steam account and if Valve finds out, they'll not only get eBay to suspend the auction but if they can work out what account was being sold, they'll permanently disable your account anyway!
This is all stated in the agreement thingy you click Next though when installing Steam, but it's still a bone of contention with many people.
Enjoy the extra attention you'll get from the authorities outside of just simple data-snooping. Haven't you heard? If you've done nothing wrong then you have nothing to hide. You're encrypting everything, so you must have something to hide. If you're making life difficult for the authorities... they'll make life difficult for you.
The only changes I've noticed so far are visual, such as extra gradients in certain areas, color changes in the AwesomeBar, and etc (running in Vista btw). There's probably technical improvements elsewhere but I couldn't find a reference anywhere for what they might be.
Does it really matter though? If the end result looks good, then it's only the geeks who really care about a few errors. The site itself still works fine and as was intended.
After the jury left, judge Goodman summed up his opinion of Reiser.
"You are rude," he said. "You are arrogant. There are not enough words in the English language to describe the way you are."
So there you go. His behavior in the court room resulted in a guilty verdict. Why I'm surprised this took precedence over the facts of the case I don't know. Perhaps there's more to it than this, but the Judge's comments are clear.
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Hmm, just to clarify something - I just checked my Ubuntu installation, and it seems the -19 kernel update finally cured my suspend/hibernation issues. Very glad about that. :)
Probably not. Not compelling enough for the money.
The speed of copying/moving files was fixed in SP1. Of course it shouldn't have been so bad to begin with, but still, fixed.
Hibernation works fine for me. It doesn't work in Ubuntu however (at least with the most recent kernel), and a lot of people have complained about it.
My point? Everyone's experiences are different. Is it wrong for me to actually like Vista?
If the Journal doesn't fit, you must acquit!
Blend the fucker - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrqHHBibRvs
There, saved you from another 22 pointless moves.
Does it really matter though?
I don't shut down my Windows machine much - I either hibernate it or put it into standby, either of which will reduce startup time when turned back on. In Linux? Well when I tried Ubuntu 8.04 a week ago, the latest kernel update (ending in -17) has broken suspend/hibernate, on my laptop and many others. -16 worked still, but -17 didn't. You call this progress? At least I can trust that Windows will perform properly in something so critical, which is why I continually find it difficult to switch.
There are many "what ifs" when it comes to Steam, but given the popularity of the system, it would seem a lot of people prefer to look on the bright side and take a gamble. If everyone had to worry about the what ifs in life, we'd never have any fun cos we'd be too afraid.
Guess I'd better go back to downloading from torrent sites if I want non-DRM MP3s in my country (Australia). Such is life...
I'm allergic to idiots, can I have them banned too?
This is what pisses me off about Steam, Valve's content distribution system. For those who don't know, Steam is a Windows-based platform which allows people to create an account and purchase games with, digitally delivered through the Steam client. It uses reasonably light DRM in the sense of requiring Steam to be running when launching games purchased with it, and having to log into Steam before you can run such games.
The problem I have with Steam however is that the EULA states that you cannot sell your Steam account, which translates into not being allowed to sell your purchased games to someone else. This kinda sucks because if you get bored with a retail game, you can always eBay it or whatever, but try that with a Steam account and if Valve finds out, they'll not only get eBay to suspend the auction but if they can work out what account was being sold, they'll permanently disable your account anyway!
This is all stated in the agreement thingy you click Next though when installing Steam, but it's still a bone of contention with many people.
Hmm. Sounds like my first wife. Glad I didn't get her cloned.
Enjoy the extra attention you'll get from the authorities outside of just simple data-snooping. Haven't you heard? If you've done nothing wrong then you have nothing to hide. You're encrypting everything, so you must have something to hide. If you're making life difficult for the authorities... they'll make life difficult for you.
If this story doesn't garner at LEAST 1000 comments, then Slashdot isn't ready for the Internet.
The only changes I've noticed so far are visual, such as extra gradients in certain areas, color changes in the AwesomeBar, and etc (running in Vista btw). There's probably technical improvements elsewhere but I couldn't find a reference anywhere for what they might be.
Don't be ridiculous.
It's got MS Paint too.
Very good observation, thanks for that.
Balmer: I... drink... your... milkshake!
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Balmer: I drink it up!
Linux people: Don't bully me, Steve!
Just released!
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You have a Slashdot account - http://slashdot.org/users.pl?op=userinfo&nick=John+Carmack , say something about D4/ Make it a Slashdot exclusive! Meet your adoring fans so they mod you (Score:5, OMFG!!) or something; it'll be fun.
Why do they call it Slackware?
Does it really matter though? If the end result looks good, then it's only the geeks who really care about a few errors. The site itself still works fine and as was intended.
OK! OK, sorry, that was a knee-jerk reaction.
:)
But Slashdot comments are made up of knee-jerk reactions, I thought it would go down well.
*grabs coffee*
So there you go. His behavior in the court room resulted in a guilty verdict. Why I'm surprised this took precedence over the facts of the case I don't know. Perhaps there's more to it than this, but the Judge's comments are clear.
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