Logitech MX518 is probably one of the best. I also picked up the Logitech MX 610 Laser Cordless Mouse... and while it has a few more buttons - the placement of them is poor. The middle-mouse button is next to impossible to use due to the left/right scroll feature of the middle scrollwheel: you almost always scroll left/or right instead of being able to depress the scroll wheel. As well the couple of extra buttons it has are hard to press. The MX 610 also is missing one of the middle body buttons that the 518 has.
So $60 down the drain, and I just went back to the MX518, and started using AutoHotKey to make it even more useful.
My current config has CTRL & SHIFT on the thumb buttons, the MiddleButton(ScrollWheel) is set to MiddleMouseButton, and AutoHotkey interprets it to do what I want, depending on the program: usually Delete. Also the way Logitech sends keystrokes by having it set as "MiddleMouseButton" I can also use the CTRL or SHIFT keys (on the mouse) for modifiers sent to AHK.
The buttons on the MX518 are also very easy to press, similiar to a good keyboard.
The 610 was very disappointing, I'm not sure how it made it out of R&D.
They have clearly stated they are separate games. Not "expansions". $20-$30 is the generally accepted cost for expansions. It's not that far of a stretch to believe each release will be a standard priced game - as they are not expansions and will not require any of the other releases to play.
This is correct. Though we haven't seen pricing yet. It would be safe to infer the standard $50-$60 price point for each one.
Kinda crazy no? Not like the "expansions" will provide new features... all the Races need to be complete in each Game/Campaign or else you wouldn't be able to play against the AI's differing race.
So it will basically be 50-60 bucks for some more maps. Lovely.
LAN play could've checked the RegistryKEY used for the game to ensure it wasn't just the same game installed on multiple machines.
Sounds like the company has lost touch with its roots and the fans. They want draconian control over their product. Unfortunately it will prolly still sell like crazy. Like others here though, it wont be one of my purchases.
Yeah, I do miss the days before Word. I recall WordPerfect in splitscreen mode almost all the time - so I could see where the FontCodes were, where the underline code was, in voluminous green and black.
Of course it had keyboard shortcuts that only an Emac-aholic could love.
I dont think there is a point. A game ought to be designed with limits from its inception - thus you would get a true diminishing returns curve, and a limited number that ever reach "max_level". Instead Blizzard repeatedly releases expansions adding another linear-curved level cap. They will continue to do so, so long as it is profitable (and no I am not saying they are all about the money).
It just doesn't have a point, you know the level cap will be raised again and again (and again). It has little effect beyond giving more grind for your buck (lengthening the game) and diminishing what "value" the previous level had.
OEM is a great way to get Windows Software, especially if you are a techy - and don't need MS Support. Compared to the crap you get with most DELLS, HP/Compaq et al - which is at best a next to useless Restore Disk and at worst a sectioned off HD partition with what a restore disk would've had.
If you happen to change your hardware too much, its digital signature wont match the OEMBIOS.sys - and the restore disk will fail, as it no longer believes you bought your computer from said manufactuer... i.e. the Bulk-License IDKEY is no longer valid.
At least with OEM, just like a Retail Version you get an install key ID that isn't tied to any particular piece of hardware.
I guess. I never bought one. My Uncle had one, the feel of it was Model-M all the way - except it doesn't , but other than that. Possibly one of the other models matches the IBM's layout more so. I've been happy w/ my _cheap_ iOne Scorpius M1. Ironically I bought a Logitech G15 over a year ago now and its pretty much just collecting dust... along with the Logitech MX 610 Cordless Mouse - which I unfortunately found was extremely poorly designed. I had wanted a couple more keys than my Logitech Mx518 had - wound up using AutoHotKey instead. Taught me a valuable lesson for the most part: don't buy mice and keyboards sight unseen.
Thats pure BS. Microsoft hardly forces anyone to upgrade Office. The following work just dandy in Office 2000::
FileFormatConverters.exe
compatibilitypacksp2-kb953331-fullfile-en-us.exe
Office 2000 can read AND write Office2007 document, along with WordPerfect and the redundant "Works".
As well as security fixes still - Word and Excel for Office2000 this past patch tuesday. Though I believe end-of-life support is ending soon. It still works just fine. So one MIGHT have to upgrade for the next office iteration.
Please Mr.Government Sir. Protect the Children! I am an incompetent parent that doesn't want to discipline or observe what my children are doing online. So please Mr.Government protect my children for me. It will be so much better.
Oh yeah and while yer at it, Protect me too. I might go hyena-ass crazy if I'm allowed to see an unRated GAME.
IANAEBLPA
Mac releases an OS/or updates every year. Mac charges for updates.
Microsoft releases an OS every 2-3 Years (Vista/XP being an exception)
Microsoft's "updates" are free to anyone that has purchased the product within it's lifespan.
In many articles here on slashdot over the years, it has been mentioned time and again that "free software" is not equated as having value compared to commercial software. And the value associated with commercial software increases it's adoption (likewise piracy).
If microsoft stand-alone purchase price was too low, or lower than XP was many years ago. It would decrease its viewed value -- as well as decrease the discount value that OEM's receive. I believe Microsoft has little option but charging at least $200 and more likely the $300 price range for the top tier of their latest OS.
*******
I Am Not An Enconomist, but Lets Pretend Anyways!
Yeah the one time I had an "invasion" on my system, I was clued into the fact because Filemon wasn't spewing any results... something was capturing/preventing it. Seek n Destroy mission begun:-)
And I can't fathom how much time Junction has saved (Win2K). Even though theres a WinXP tool that can create hardlinks and symlinks (and works on 2K) - the syntax of it is abominable.
Among a few others that get fired up on a semi-regular basis.
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Logitech MX518 is probably one of the best. I also picked up the Logitech MX 610 Laser Cordless Mouse... and while it has a few more buttons - the placement of them is poor. The middle-mouse button is next to impossible to use due to the left/right scroll feature of the middle scrollwheel: you almost always scroll left/or right instead of being able to depress the scroll wheel. As well the couple of extra buttons it has are hard to press. The MX 610 also is missing one of the middle body buttons that the 518 has.
So $60 down the drain, and I just went back to the MX518, and started using AutoHotKey to make it even more useful.
My current config has CTRL & SHIFT on the thumb buttons, the MiddleButton(ScrollWheel) is set to MiddleMouseButton, and AutoHotkey interprets it to do what I want, depending on the program: usually Delete. Also the way Logitech sends keystrokes by having it set as "MiddleMouseButton" I can also use the CTRL or SHIFT keys (on the mouse) for modifiers sent to AHK.
The buttons on the MX518 are also very easy to press, similiar to a good keyboard.
The 610 was very disappointing, I'm not sure how it made it out of R&D.
They "sell" over 125 'security products'. Not including the other 30 Altiris downloads, and likely others.
Personally I have little faith that Symantec can securely maintain their insanely fragmented product lines.
And they all look so good... I do wonder how a business/server would run if every single applicable one was installed.
They have clearly stated they are separate games. Not "expansions". $20-$30 is the generally accepted cost for expansions. It's not that far of a stretch to believe each release will be a standard priced game - as they are not expansions and will not require any of the other releases to play.
Lynx might be able to render Slashdot correctly...
Of course, since then the option will be Downgrade to Vista...
DVD = WinXP, BD = Vista... lets wait ;)
This is correct. Though we haven't seen pricing yet. It would be safe to infer the standard $50-$60 price point for each one.
Kinda crazy no? Not like the "expansions" will provide new features... all the Races need to be complete in each Game/Campaign or else you wouldn't be able to play against the AI's differing race.
So it will basically be 50-60 bucks for some more maps. Lovely.
LAN play could've checked the RegistryKEY used for the game to ensure it wasn't just the same game installed on multiple machines.
Sounds like the company has lost touch with its roots and the fans. They want draconian control over their product. Unfortunately it will prolly still sell like crazy. Like others here though, it wont be one of my purchases.
Yeah, I do miss the days before Word. I recall WordPerfect in splitscreen mode almost all the time - so I could see where the FontCodes were, where the underline code was, in voluminous green and black.
Of course it had keyboard shortcuts that only an Emac-aholic could love.
Why not just put it in your Low Budget HDV Filipino Horror Movie in NYC.
I dont think there is a point. A game ought to be designed with limits from its inception - thus you would get a true diminishing returns curve, and a limited number that ever reach "max_level". Instead Blizzard repeatedly releases expansions adding another linear-curved level cap. They will continue to do so, so long as it is profitable (and no I am not saying they are all about the money).
It just doesn't have a point, you know the level cap will be raised again and again (and again). It has little effect beyond giving more grind for your buck (lengthening the game) and diminishing what "value" the previous level had.
OEM is a great way to get Windows Software, especially if you are a techy - and don't need MS Support. Compared to the crap you get with most DELLS, HP/Compaq et al - which is at best a next to useless Restore Disk and at worst a sectioned off HD partition with what a restore disk would've had.
If you happen to change your hardware too much, its digital signature wont match the OEMBIOS.sys - and the restore disk will fail, as it no longer believes you bought your computer from said manufactuer... i.e. the Bulk-License IDKEY is no longer valid.
At least with OEM, just like a Retail Version you get an install key ID that isn't tied to any particular piece of hardware.
Vista Ultimate (OEM) $214.99, or Vista Ultimate w/ SP1, Retail Box $294.99
Far cry from $350...
The Current USD/Canada exchange is: 0.8672 http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/exchange.html, so $199 is $229 ... eh?
*Chuckle* Windows English (Canadian) would have colour and flavour I imagine. But then we still have to pay the ~85% exchange as well...
"except it doesn't [ click ]" - ugh gues slashtml doesn't like LESSThan click GREATERThan
I guess. I never bought one. My Uncle had one, the feel of it was Model-M all the way - except it doesn't , but other than that. Possibly one of the other models matches the IBM's layout more so. I've been happy w/ my _cheap_ iOne Scorpius M1. Ironically I bought a Logitech G15 over a year ago now and its pretty much just collecting dust... along with the Logitech MX 610 Cordless Mouse - which I unfortunately found was extremely poorly designed. I had wanted a couple more keys than my Logitech Mx518 had - wound up using AutoHotKey instead. Taught me a valuable lesson for the most part: don't buy mice and keyboards sight unseen.
KeyTronic gives the Model-M a run for its money.
Especially the KT-800P2 http://www.keytronicems.com/home/shop/shop.asp?h_ck=THS859
AKA ITRON Scorpius m1. Was a whole $12-14 when I got it in 2005. By far one of my favorite keyboards. The Delete key doesn't need to be twice as big to locate easily. It's right beside the Enter Key, not raised above on the vertical or below. Light-weight and easy to type on - with just enough key resistance. http://www.ione-europe.com/component/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,8/category_id,8/manufacturer_id,0/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,1/
Oh No, I have to upgrade my office suite every 8-10 years. Boo Fuckin' Hoo.
Thats pure BS. Microsoft hardly forces anyone to upgrade Office. The following work just dandy in Office 2000 ::
FileFormatConverters.exe
compatibilitypacksp2-kb953331-fullfile-en-us.exe
Office 2000 can read AND write Office2007 document, along with WordPerfect and the redundant "Works".
As well as security fixes still - Word and Excel for Office2000 this past patch tuesday. Though I believe end-of-life support is ending soon. It still works just fine. So one MIGHT have to upgrade for the next office iteration.
Please Mr.Government Sir. Protect the Children! I am an incompetent parent that doesn't want to discipline or observe what my children are doing online. So please Mr.Government protect my children for me. It will be so much better.
Oh yeah and while yer at it, Protect me too. I might go hyena-ass crazy if I'm allowed to see an unRated GAME.
Porn and Sex Toys tends to come in convenient inconspicuous brown paper packaging.
... Of course it might get conspicuous when you order 5 or 10 copies of Windows a year ...
[Brown Paper DVD-Sized-Box]
"Microsoft Windows"
IANAEBLPA
Mac releases an OS/or updates every year. Mac charges for updates.
Microsoft releases an OS every 2-3 Years (Vista/XP being an exception)
Microsoft's "updates" are free to anyone that has purchased the product within it's lifespan.
In many articles here on slashdot over the years, it has been mentioned time and again that "free software" is not equated as having value compared to commercial software. And the value associated with commercial software increases it's adoption (likewise piracy).
If microsoft stand-alone purchase price was too low, or lower than XP was many years ago. It would decrease its viewed value -- as well as decrease the discount value that OEM's receive. I believe Microsoft has little option but charging at least $200 and more likely the $300 price range for the top tier of their latest OS.
******* I Am Not An Enconomist, but Lets Pretend Anyways!
Yeah the one time I had an "invasion" on my system, I was clued into the fact because Filemon wasn't spewing any results... something was capturing/preventing it. Seek n Destroy mission begun :-)
And I can't fathom how much time Junction has saved (Win2K). Even though theres a WinXP tool that can create hardlinks and symlinks (and works on 2K) - the syntax of it is abominable.
Among a few others that get fired up on a semi-regular basis.