"Consoles are fine for shoot them ups - platformers, FPS and the like, and they're even good for some interesting additions with peripherals like eyetoy, guitar sims, golf sims, fishing sims etc. but for certain games they're awful."
So basically the difference between one kind of computer vs another is external devices.
"The other thing we're missing is the ability for a hobbiest to dive in and write their own software, although the games are complex enough now that there are only a handful of open games without a proprietary heritage. "
"The problem is that, generally speaking, a few large generators are more efficient than a whole bunch of small ones. "
I've heard this statement over the years as a way to justify centralization. Any sources to back this up considering improvements in technology on both ends?
"Those are expensive and/or painful measures, and more importantly, those measures fail to tell us that "it is virtuous to buy a new computer or entertainment system"."
How much would we save if all computers hibernated during non usage? Or had smart UPSes that turned everything off and on instead of running 24/7?
"Interpol is dangerously close to a one-world-government type deal. If you're into "global democracy" and the entire world under one flag, then an international police on the internet is probably no big deal to you."
Good thing you didn't see the sequels. Creepy to a certain degree but repetitive too. Also no one's mentioned "condemned" which ran on the same engine as F.E.A.R..
"That said, I'd trade a good Star Trek film for something new and original. No one's making the next Alien, the next Blade Runner, the next Firefly. I'm eager to see this, but as a sci-fi fan there's a part of me that's discouraged to see us mining 1966 for ideas."
You forget we're mining video games too. e.g.Hitman. I think Deus Ex with Wesley Snipes would be interesting.
"Apparently, this was caused by "a malfunctioning computer". Isn't there sort of redundancy check on anything that could cause the computer to send the plane plummeting toward the earth? One faulty computer can cause this? I'm sure the article is over-simplifying the problem, but still..."
Yes. It's called "a pilot". Under some circumstances "plummeting towards the earth" is a legitimate maneuver. Keeping it there too long isn't...unless of course you're stopping a hijacking.
"That being said, watching a video (oh yes, there are videos) of someone with a big chunk out of the top of their head chattering away while a bunch of surgeons stand around behind them, poking at their brain...Lot of times the stimulation will create neurological artifacts...Memories, smells, lights...It's truly bizarre to watch. Not for the weak of stomach.//Former cognitive science major. Didn't much care for neuroanatomy."
But it would have been more interesting if they had been poking this brain.
"Los Angeles (CA) â" A tiny material issue in Nvidiaâ(TM)s GPUs has cost Nvidia $200 million so far: The problem boils down to the solder bump material, in Nvidiaâ(TM)s case high-lead that was used in all of the firmâ(TM)s GPUs that were produced until late July , and we still do not know how serious the issue really is. According to our sources, Nvidia has switched to eutectic solder bumps in recent weeks and there is now a new, apparently independent research report, that claims that eutectic solder bumps, which are used for example by AMDâ(TM)s ATI unit, may live much longer than high-lead versions. Of course, switching to eutectic isnâ(TM)t the entire solution, as the material has a much lower melting point than high-lead."
Yes we have this confusion, don't we? One thing to keep in mind is that it takes "effort" to acquire/create property. That applies not only to physical property but virtual as well. The scarcity comes from the fact that effort is a scarce resource. The fact that others can make infinite copies of said property doesn't make the effort any less spent.
While effort is a renewable resource. A given effort over time can't be reclaimed for another purpose. e.g. leisure. Also effort scales poorly. e.g. Barter. And last effort can't be stored for future use. e.g. Like in a bank. And since the majority want to enjoy the advantages being a society brings. Money (however it's backed) is the best representation we have for overcoming these disadvantages. Money rules because it's in everyone's best interest to preserve their effort for their use.
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"Consoles are fine for shoot them ups - platformers, FPS and the like, and they're even good for some interesting additions with peripherals like eyetoy, guitar sims, golf sims, fishing sims etc. but for certain games they're awful."
So basically the difference between one kind of computer vs another is external devices.
"The other thing we're missing is the ability for a hobbiest to dive in and write their own software, although the games are complex enough now that there are only a handful of open games without a proprietary heritage. "
XNA,Xbox live.
Geeks having sex is awesome! :)
"The reality is that security is not something you can buy; it is something you must get.""
WANTED: One security professional who knows what the hell they're doing. Please apply at the door.
"The problem is that, generally speaking, a few large generators are more efficient than a whole bunch of small ones. "
I've heard this statement over the years as a way to justify centralization. Any sources to back this up considering improvements in technology on both ends?
"Those are expensive and/or painful measures, and more importantly, those measures fail to tell us that "it is virtuous to buy a new computer or entertainment system"."
How much would we save if all computers hibernated during non usage? Or had smart UPSes that turned everything off and on instead of running 24/7?
"Interpol is dangerously close to a one-world-government type deal. If you're into "global democracy" and the entire world under one flag, then an international police on the internet is probably no big deal to you."
UNATCO
"I'll just keep using these sites and those who can't stand the changes can go elsewhere."
Or start using Greasemonkey.
Oh I don't know. I haven't needed a nightlight since I got into consumer electronics.
"USB drives have the added advantage that USB ports are ubiquitous, while Firewire ports aren't. "
I have a SB Audigy with Firewire built in. Just think of how many were sold.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gY3jWGn-XBc_Hu-NXj5YYubxQlPAD93SBGCO0
Good thing you didn't see the sequels. Creepy to a certain degree but repetitive too. Also no one's mentioned "condemned" which ran on the same engine as F.E.A.R..
"Why is it that Microsoft has no original ideas of their own?"
One could very well ask FOSS the same question. Any takers?
"The worse part of this whole thing is, Microsoft convinces the public that their idea is something new!!!"
Like Apple?
Oddly enough that's the same checklist he uses for his sex toys. :)
"That said, I'd trade a good Star Trek film for something new and original. No one's making the next Alien, the next Blade Runner, the next Firefly. I'm eager to see this, but as a sci-fi fan there's a part of me that's discouraged to see us mining 1966 for ideas."
You forget we're mining video games too. e.g.Hitman. I think Deus Ex with Wesley Snipes would be interesting.
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"Apparently, this was caused by "a malfunctioning computer". Isn't there sort of redundancy check on anything that could cause the computer to send the plane plummeting toward the earth? One faulty computer can cause this? I'm sure the article is over-simplifying the problem, but still..."
Yes. It's called "a pilot". Under some circumstances "plummeting towards the earth" is a legitimate maneuver. Keeping it there too long isn't...unless of course you're stopping a hijacking.
"That being said, watching a video (oh yes, there are videos) of someone with a big chunk out of the top of their head chattering away while a bunch of surgeons stand around behind them, poking at their brain...Lot of times the stimulation will create neurological artifacts...Memories, smells, lights...It's truly bizarre to watch. Not for the weak of stomach. //Former cognitive science major. Didn't much care for neuroanatomy."
But it would have been more interesting if they had been poking this brain.
Physical space and mandatory meeting. The bane of all geeks but just how necessary are they and in what situations?
"Los Angeles (CA) â" A tiny material issue in Nvidiaâ(TM)s GPUs has cost Nvidia $200 million so far: The problem boils down to the solder bump material, in Nvidiaâ(TM)s case high-lead that was used in all of the firmâ(TM)s GPUs that were produced until late July , and we still do not know how serious the issue really is. According to our sources, Nvidia has switched to eutectic solder bumps in recent weeks and there is now a new, apparently independent research report, that claims that eutectic solder bumps, which are used for example by AMDâ(TM)s ATI unit, may live much longer than high-lead versions. Of course, switching to eutectic isnâ(TM)t the entire solution, as the material has a much lower melting point than high-lead."
http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/39506/135/
"...and on the seventh day he rested".
Yes we have this confusion, don't we? One thing to keep in mind is that it takes "effort" to acquire/create property. That applies not only to physical property but virtual as well. The scarcity comes from the fact that effort is a scarce resource. The fact that others can make infinite copies of said property doesn't make the effort any less spent.
While effort is a renewable resource. A given effort over time can't be reclaimed for another purpose. e.g. leisure. Also effort scales poorly. e.g. Barter. And last effort can't be stored for future use. e.g. Like in a bank. And since the majority want to enjoy the advantages being a society brings. Money (however it's backed) is the best representation we have for overcoming these disadvantages. Money rules because it's in everyone's best interest to preserve their effort for their use.
Valid points however "other persistent environments" is mentioned. Like Second Life for example were the issue isn't so simple.
"Instead of worrying about Saturn's cyclones, how about worrying about earth's cyclones, hurricanes, tornadoes and tsunamis?"
Do they come with unusual cloud formations?
"Already ordered one for our development lap where we're testing under lots of hardware configurations."
And don't think your lap wouldn't appreciate the weight reduction. :)