Quite frankly, I would like to see that type of model continue on this path. I mean, not having to purchase parts of a game that I'm not going to use would save me money.
I don't think it will ever work like that. I doubt it will ever save consumers money if the gaming industry adopts such a model for all games. I'm sure what the game publishers will do is sell the "basic" game at the same high price which is a price where a lot of people are still willing to pay, and then selling extra features that should probably have very well have been in the original at an extra cost.
I think the gaming industry is going to milk it for all they can rather then provide a fairer price-model by using micro-payments or payments for ad-ons that probably should have been included in the first place. Gaming is sure getting expensive.
Would require their ISP's to retain a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/technologynews/5105 too. Its just common sense, really.
Badgerbadgerbadger.com is not connected with the creator of the flash movie, it is just some guy trying to profiteer over the meme. Stick with linking to the original authors, not the leeches.
I did a quick search for the badger flash vid before posting, and just took the first link I could find. I thought that was the original site at first. I hadn't seen the flash video in years so I didn't know the original URL.
Some members of this site may be concerned with how many libraries of congress this 65 terabytes can hold. I'm more concerned with how much of the 65 terabytes is porn.
If 65 terabytes of porn has just been removed from the net it could very well be the largest tragedy that the internets have ever encountered. Just thinking of such a tragedy brings a tear to my eye.
*shakes head*
FFS people, Linux is not a priority for most companies. You're lucky if they even bother with a release after time as passed. Of COURSE they're gonna focus on the primary operating system - Windows. Mac? Maybe sometime later.
id will probably release a version for linux and mac in the future. Quake III has a linux native version.
But please, don't keep getting disappointed whenever high-profile software is released and doesn't have a Linux version. You'll become exhausted very quickly.
I don't think any of us that use FOSS are disappointed if a commercial vendor doesn't release their software for linux or other free operating systems. There is plenty of great software available that is free and will meet the demands of most people.
If the trade off for using a stable, secure and free linux operating system that won't be constantly infected with viruses/trojans/malware is that I can't play 10 year old games in my browser then I think the trade-offs are well worth it:)
The Atari VCS had it right. Only one button requiring minimal effort. Then came the NES with its 2 button "joy pad". That wasn't so bad until the SNES with its 4 button controller came out and the Sega with its 6 button Mega Drive/Genesis II controller. I think my head will explode if I start talking about the amount of buttons included on the Atari Jaguar controller!
Here I am, all excited about the Wii with the prospect of having a game console with only 3 main buttons to push! Shaped just like a TV remote and requiring the same amount of effort. And what does Nintendo do? They make it so you have to wave the bloody thing around which requires even more effort then using the Atari Jaguar and its over 15 buttons controller!!!!
I think I'm going to take an asprin and lay down for a while. Call me when mind-controlled games are available on a console.
Gamers need to stop worrying about the sales numbers of the PS3 and arguing over the merits of PlayStation Home. The truth is that the system is flush with excellent, exclusive games, and we're way past the point where you can call yourself a hardcore gamer and not own the hardware.
That is something I would expect to read on a fan-boy site and not a tech blog.
Researchers have also have discovered that Laura Croft's breast size does not significantly change the appeal of the character, Animal Crossing is just as fun as GTA, and female night elves are rarely created in WoW.
I used to think it was mass-hysteria when I heard people say what you just said. Until a while back I stumbled upon this on Novell's site:
This protection extends far beyond our broad Novell Indemnification Program; you also benefit from the Novell and Microsoft patent cooperation agreement. It ensures that when you buy any Novell productsâ"whether Linux-based or proprietaryâ"you receive a patent covenant from Microsoft.
And:
Under the Novell and Microsoft patent cooperation agreement, when you buy any Novell productsâ"whether Linux-based or proprietaryâ"you receive a patent covenant not to sue from Microsoft. Microsoft's covenant not to sue a Novell customer applies to a Novell offering independent of the channel of distribution and licensing terms, and whether any code is covered by GPLv2 or GPLv3.
Late last year, in fact, when Apple revised an online recommendation that Mac users consider running antivirus software, the move drew lots of attention.
Most antivirus programs on os x actually scan for Windows viruses only, and are totally useless against almost all os x malware. The only software vendor that I know of that makes anti-malware programs for native OS X malware is Intego. Intego make great software and are mentioned in this article, but what about all the mac users out there who get a mac virus scanner that only scans for windows viruses? A lot of people are being duped.
you can't kid yourself in thinking they are anything but a minority, and a fairly small one at that with regards to humans in general.
I don't think that is true. It is just that most people who are gay don't say anything about it. They might be married, or they are worried about losing their family, friends, being kicked out of their Church, being fired or even worried about being physically assaulted and abused.
I am gay and what amazed me most when I was younger was how many "straight" guys out there that are gay.
There are so many "straight" guys out there (not sure about women) who are married or have girlfriends and have a lot of anonymous gay sex behind their partners back. I think that it is quite awful for someone to do this, but it happens. It actually happens quite a lot.
Until being gay is 100% accepted in society I don't think we will ever truly know how many people in society are gay. And not to mention how many people swing both ways. I think people who think that gays are a very small minority are being insular and naive. Hang around the gay community in your area for a while and you will know what I mean:)
For some reason someone has marked me as a troll but I wasn't trolling, I was merely trying to refer to how fox news seems to sensationalise their news. There is always some reference to some group that they have an agenda against. I'm surprised they weren't labelled as video-game loving/DnD-playing hippies.
I am just a bit cautious about the credibility of their news articles.
I wouldn't use linux for general desktop stuff either, too much pain if there's no ideological reason to go there.
You must not have used linux in the last 5 years or so as linux is no longer a "pain" to configure and manage now that there are distro's like Ubuntu.
I don't think linux was ever a pain though to be honest. Even 12 year ago when I was using slackware I didn't think it was a pain. The biggest problem about linux back then was obtaining an install disc, or doing what i used to do and downloading all 40 or so floppy disk images on dialup. Now that was a pain, but the install itself was not.
Even back then, I think windows was more of a pain (and still is) to run compared to linux.
Windows isn't that great of an operating system for "general desktop stuff" though. Linux is far better for that. Sure, windows installs quite easily but keeping the system running smoothly is the biggest pain with all the malware, registry errors, system slow-downs because of all the junk thats been installed, having to reinstall the OS because the system has become unusable, and all the other problems associated with using windows.
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Quite frankly, I would like to see that type of model continue on this path. I mean, not having to purchase parts of a game that I'm not going to use would save me money.
I don't think it will ever work like that. I doubt it will ever save consumers money if the gaming industry adopts such a model for all games. I'm sure what the game publishers will do is sell the "basic" game at the same high price which is a price where a lot of people are still willing to pay, and then selling extra features that should probably have very well have been in the original at an extra cost.
I think the gaming industry is going to milk it for all they can rather then provide a fairer price-model by using micro-payments or payments for ad-ons that probably should have been included in the first place. Gaming is sure getting expensive.
Would require their ISP's to retain a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/technologynews/5105 too. Its just common sense, really.
Is THAT what they're pushing as minimum spec for Windows now?
No, well except for vista.
Badgerbadgerbadger.com is not connected with the creator of the flash movie, it is just some guy trying to profiteer over the meme. Stick with linking to the original authors, not the leeches.
I did a quick search for the badger flash vid before posting, and just took the first link I could find. I thought that was the original site at first. I hadn't seen the flash video in years so I didn't know the original URL.
The original is Here
Thats what is really stopping me from getting an iPhone, because I can't access badger-net.
At least now if I ever have a child I will know what to name them :)
If 65 terabytes of porn has just been removed from the net it could very well be the largest tragedy that the internets have ever encountered. Just thinking of such a tragedy brings a tear to my eye.
Backup server, anyone?
You forgot to mention steve ballmer and/or chair(s).
*shakes head* FFS people, Linux is not a priority for most companies. You're lucky if they even bother with a release after time as passed. Of COURSE they're gonna focus on the primary operating system - Windows. Mac? Maybe sometime later.
id will probably release a version for linux and mac in the future. Quake III has a linux native version.
But please, don't keep getting disappointed whenever high-profile software is released and doesn't have a Linux version. You'll become exhausted very quickly.
I don't think any of us that use FOSS are disappointed if a commercial vendor doesn't release their software for linux or other free operating systems. There is plenty of great software available that is free and will meet the demands of most people.
If the trade off for using a stable, secure and free linux operating system that won't be constantly infected with viruses/trojans/malware is that I can't play 10 year old games in my browser then I think the trade-offs are well worth it :)
Here I am, all excited about the Wii with the prospect of having a game console with only 3 main buttons to push! Shaped just like a TV remote and requiring the same amount of effort. And what does Nintendo do? They make it so you have to wave the bloody thing around which requires even more effort then using the Atari Jaguar and its over 15 buttons controller!!!!
I think I'm going to take an asprin and lay down for a while. Call me when mind-controlled games are available on a console.
Gamers need to stop worrying about the sales numbers of the PS3 and arguing over the merits of PlayStation Home. The truth is that the system is flush with excellent, exclusive games, and we're way past the point where you can call yourself a hardcore gamer and not own the hardware.
That is something I would expect to read on a fan-boy site and not a tech blog.
Researchers have also have discovered that Laura Croft's breast size does not significantly change the appeal of the character, Animal Crossing is just as fun as GTA, and female night elves are rarely created in WoW.
Jack Thomson, is that you?
That seems to be the message Microsoft is sending
I used to think it was mass-hysteria when I heard people say what you just said. Until a while back I stumbled upon this on Novell's site:
This protection extends far beyond our broad Novell Indemnification Program; you also benefit from the Novell and Microsoft patent cooperation agreement. It ensures that when you buy any Novell productsâ"whether Linux-based or proprietaryâ"you receive a patent covenant from Microsoft.
And:
Under the Novell and Microsoft patent cooperation agreement, when you buy any Novell productsâ"whether Linux-based or proprietaryâ"you receive a patent covenant not to sue from Microsoft. Microsoft's covenant not to sue a Novell customer applies to a Novell offering independent of the channel of distribution and licensing terms, and whether any code is covered by GPLv2 or GPLv3.
Here is the direct link: http://www.novell.com/licensing/ntap/
Suffice it to say, I no longer use OpenSUSE :)
RIAA: Me fail lawsuit? Thats unpossible!
Its not entirely for free. It costs about $10-30 depending on where you are from, for shipping and handling charges.
My interviews with non breathers at the local cemetery was a disaster
Contact Umbrella corp. They'll know what to do.
You also can't charge several hundred dollars for a service pack.
Tell that to Apple.
When has OS X ever cost several hundreds of dollars? New releases of OS X only cost around half of the price of a full release of a Windows OS.
From Amazon.com:
Vista Ultimate: $234.99
OS X Leopard: $109.99
Here is another article that shows a picture of the slide: http://hobsons-bay-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/security-guards-watch-over-point-cook-playground/
The slide is actually more akin to a slide you would find in the childrens section of a theme-park rather then a local play-ground type of slide.
Late last year, in fact, when Apple revised an online recommendation that Mac users consider running antivirus software, the move drew lots of attention.
Most antivirus programs on os x actually scan for Windows viruses only, and are totally useless against almost all os x malware. The only software vendor that I know of that makes anti-malware programs for native OS X malware is Intego. Intego make great software and are mentioned in this article, but what about all the mac users out there who get a mac virus scanner that only scans for windows viruses? A lot of people are being duped.
you can't kid yourself in thinking they are anything but a minority, and a fairly small one at that with regards to humans in general.
I don't think that is true. It is just that most people who are gay don't say anything about it. They might be married, or they are worried about losing their family, friends, being kicked out of their Church, being fired or even worried about being physically assaulted and abused.
I am gay and what amazed me most when I was younger was how many "straight" guys out there that are gay.
There are so many "straight" guys out there (not sure about women) who are married or have girlfriends and have a lot of anonymous gay sex behind their partners back. I think that it is quite awful for someone to do this, but it happens. It actually happens quite a lot.
Until being gay is 100% accepted in society I don't think we will ever truly know how many people in society are gay. And not to mention how many people swing both ways. I think people who think that gays are a very small minority are being insular and naive. Hang around the gay community in your area for a while and you will know what I mean :)
I am just a bit cautious about the credibility of their news articles.
I know there are groups out there that are against wifi for many kooky reasons but fox news has as much credibility as the onion.
I don't think America has more freedom in regard to digital rights. After all, look at how many lives the RIAA has made a living hell for.
Plus, if you still have your wisdom teeth
I don't have them ... my dentist finally convinced me to have them removed a couple years ago.
I was just about to post the same thing. Oh well. I really don't miss the pain my wisdom teeth gave me though.
I wouldn't use linux for general desktop stuff either, too much pain if there's no ideological reason to go there.
You must not have used linux in the last 5 years or so as linux is no longer a "pain" to configure and manage now that there are distro's like Ubuntu.
I don't think linux was ever a pain though to be honest. Even 12 year ago when I was using slackware I didn't think it was a pain. The biggest problem about linux back then was obtaining an install disc, or doing what i used to do and downloading all 40 or so floppy disk images on dialup. Now that was a pain, but the install itself was not.
Even back then, I think windows was more of a pain (and still is) to run compared to linux.
Windows isn't that great of an operating system for "general desktop stuff" though. Linux is far better for that. Sure, windows installs quite easily but keeping the system running smoothly is the biggest pain with all the malware, registry errors, system slow-downs because of all the junk thats been installed, having to reinstall the OS because the system has become unusable, and all the other problems associated with using windows.