I love those movies, very smart and socially realistic. Have you seen the 1978 Dawn DVD that just got released? I've got the theatrical DVD, not sure if the new one is worth it or not.
Yep, I'm a huge fan of the series. Day of the Dead (the sequel to Dawn) takes place somewhere on the south east coast. The movie opens with the main characters searching for survivors in a city that's run down and crappy looking, quite reminiscent of the webpages' pics.
Absolutely agree, I've also got one. You see what I'm getting at, though; the iPod was specifically designed for music. It's also got some PDA-like features which is quite cool, but you're not going to buy an iPod to use as a PDA and vice versa.
Because the iPod is made strictly for listening to music and that is what it excels at. It has lots of "cool" factor, which Apple is exceptional at marketing.
Is it Microsoft's fault that Sun didn't have a widely used OS? Netscape's? Yet, MS had to pay up. This situation seems remarkably similar to me, and you didn't really clarify why it's not.*
Solaris? Anyhow, I know what you're getting at, but you implied that because MS is making it easier for developers to do cross-platform development it will somehow further MS' monopoly. Yes, MS has a monopoly, but how is this is a contributing factor? Because it's squashing competition by making things easier for the developers?
I'm curious, where did you see that Xbox2 is even running on "stripped versions of Windows"
It's pretty much just common sense, to tell you the truth, no text needed. XBox uses some sort of DirectX, which has been a work in progress for years. The PC developers are familiar with it (which was one of the big draws of the XBox initially) and there's no way that MS is going to scrap all the progress they've made. Besides, look at the OS' of the other two systems this is for: Windows CE, Windows XP, and... hmmm.
I suppose I shouldn't have said "Windows," per se, but at least the fundamental framework that would support directx. It's a stripped down Windows. Nothing else would really make sense. Really, do you think they're going to go with Unix or something?
Seems to me this is a distinctly unfair advantage over Sony or Nintendo, both of whom obviously do not have an OS to speak of and basically have only one platform to speak of.
So what you're saying is that because Microsoft is making it easier for it's developers to develop for all of its systems, it's a monopoly? It's somehow MS' fault that Sony and Nintendo don't have a computer OS?
I am no programmer, so perhaps this makes a lot more sense to someone else.
Ugh, how is this insightful, mods? No offense to the parent at all, just stupid moderators.
Anyone care to explain?
Absolutely. Basically, you said this: But isn't it difficult to co-develop for something that will essentially be an Apple box with something that is Windows?
You're assuming that what they're proposing is an "Apple Box" (not quite sure what that means). It's nothing fundamentally different from a developing standpoint, the platforms are running stripped versions of Windows. MS is just bringing unified functionality to all of these platforms.
It must be stressed that the news is merely that Microsoft is making it easier for developers of its platforms to cross-develop or be able to jump to another system without too much of a porting hassle. Think XBox2 to PC conversions and vice versa that are simple to implement. This benefits MS since they're now making it easier for developers to bring their games to other platforms which MS owns. PROFIT!
The difference is that the MPAA and the RIAA are hordeing money and fucking over it's customers and the artists it "serves." THIS is why we tell them they need to adapt to stay alive in a market that's fed up with paying obnoxious prices.
What we're seeing here is similar. IT workers are getting fucked over so that the higher-ups can buy bigger SUVs. This is the only benefit to exporting. That money that we're sending overseas ain't coming back over here, buddy. We also lose independency and piss off consumers who want to talk to someone that isn't halfway around the world.
The point is that these companies will eventually adapt once enough people get pissed off with them, but in the meantime, a nation of IT workers who bust their asses will continue to be unceremoniously fucked because of a small groups greed.
You're an exception, plain and simple. You don't really think that the majority of the market Apple is aiming at actually have 4gb of mp3 from one artist, do you? It's not exactly common.
Re:Respect *just* for porting to Linux? Why?
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Thank you for posting that. Some of this Linux fandom is terrible. Who cares if Real developed for Linux if it's bad software in the first place? What kind of merit does that give Real?
I don't think anyone cares about the details of the lawsuit itself, it's just an interesting, geek-related topic. You don't have to be interested in law to want to follow stuff like this - read: MS anti-trust.
Just be really, really careful about burn-in. i'm sure you know it exists on plasma TVs, just make sure you don't leave anything on your plasma for more than a few hours at a time like the Max Payne health bar.
I can deal just fine with that, being a person that doesn't generally care too much about his success on an internet forum as your post implies you do. I don't set out with the attention to get +5s and be a/. rockstar, just participate. What isn't good is when moderators overrate posts like the one you posted and give a bad name to that which has a +5. Do you understand now?
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With a post title like that, you know you've just gotta browse at -1 and scroll straight to the bottom...
I love those movies, very smart and socially realistic. Have you seen the 1978 Dawn DVD that just got released? I've got the theatrical DVD, not sure if the new one is worth it or not.
Yep, I'm a huge fan of the series. Day of the Dead (the sequel to Dawn) takes place somewhere on the south east coast. The movie opens with the main characters searching for survivors in a city that's run down and crappy looking, quite reminiscent of the webpages' pics.
Actually, it reminded me more of "Day of the Dead," the Romero flick from the 80's.
Absolutely agree, I've also got one. You see what I'm getting at, though; the iPod was specifically designed for music. It's also got some PDA-like features which is quite cool, but you're not going to buy an iPod to use as a PDA and vice versa.
Because the iPod is made strictly for listening to music and that is what it excels at. It has lots of "cool" factor, which Apple is exceptional at marketing.
A PDA is none of those things.
Saying 4 gigs isn't enough is a little dumb if you ask me.
Hey, you settle, I've got 9 gigs on my 20 gigger and I've only had it for about 3 months.
Is it Microsoft's fault that Sun didn't have a widely used OS? Netscape's? Yet, MS had to pay up. This situation seems remarkably similar to me, and you didn't really clarify why it's not.*
Solaris? Anyhow, I know what you're getting at, but you implied that because MS is making it easier for developers to do cross-platform development it will somehow further MS' monopoly. Yes, MS has a monopoly, but how is this is a contributing factor? Because it's squashing competition by making things easier for the developers?
I'm curious, where did you see that Xbox2 is even running on "stripped versions of Windows"
It's pretty much just common sense, to tell you the truth, no text needed. XBox uses some sort of DirectX, which has been a work in progress for years. The PC developers are familiar with it (which was one of the big draws of the XBox initially) and there's no way that MS is going to scrap all the progress they've made. Besides, look at the OS' of the other two systems this is for: Windows CE, Windows XP, and... hmmm.
I suppose I shouldn't have said "Windows," per se, but at least the fundamental framework that would support directx. It's a stripped down Windows. Nothing else would really make sense. Really, do you think they're going to go with Unix or something?
That I accept, but how does this further that?
Seems to me this is a distinctly unfair advantage over Sony or Nintendo, both of whom obviously do not have an OS to speak of and basically have only one platform to speak of.
So what you're saying is that because Microsoft is making it easier for it's developers to develop for all of its systems, it's a monopoly? It's somehow MS' fault that Sony and Nintendo don't have a computer OS?
I am no programmer, so perhaps this makes a lot more sense to someone else.
Ugh, how is this insightful, mods? No offense to the parent at all, just stupid moderators.
Anyone care to explain?
Absolutely. Basically, you said this: But isn't it difficult to co-develop for something that will essentially be an Apple box with something that is Windows?
You're assuming that what they're proposing is an "Apple Box" (not quite sure what that means). It's nothing fundamentally different from a developing standpoint, the platforms are running stripped versions of Windows. MS is just bringing unified functionality to all of these platforms.
It must be stressed that the news is merely that Microsoft is making it easier for developers of its platforms to cross-develop or be able to jump to another system without too much of a porting hassle. Think XBox2 to PC conversions and vice versa that are simple to implement. This benefits MS since they're now making it easier for developers to bring their games to other platforms which MS owns. PROFIT!
Is that why I have two loyalty cards on my keyring and three more in my wallet
Seriously, if you're concerned with privacy then WHY did you get said cards? You signed up for it, bro.
The difference is that the MPAA and the RIAA are hordeing money and fucking over it's customers and the artists it "serves." THIS is why we tell them they need to adapt to stay alive in a market that's fed up with paying obnoxious prices.
What we're seeing here is similar. IT workers are getting fucked over so that the higher-ups can buy bigger SUVs. This is the only benefit to exporting. That money that we're sending overseas ain't coming back over here, buddy. We also lose independency and piss off consumers who want to talk to someone that isn't halfway around the world.
The point is that these companies will eventually adapt once enough people get pissed off with them, but in the meantime, a nation of IT workers who bust their asses will continue to be unceremoniously fucked because of a small groups greed.
You get it now?
Nice, because someone posts something raw with emotion it's moderated to troll.
This is why I browse at -1.
You're an exception, plain and simple. You don't really think that the majority of the market Apple is aiming at actually have 4gb of mp3 from one artist, do you? It's not exactly common.
Thank you for posting that. Some of this Linux fandom is terrible. Who cares if Real developed for Linux if it's bad software in the first place? What kind of merit does that give Real?
I don't think anyone cares about the details of the lawsuit itself, it's just an interesting, geek-related topic. You don't have to be interested in law to want to follow stuff like this - read: MS anti-trust.
When someone combines a CD walkman that plays Mp3s (already cheaply available) with a DVD drive..
No, 75% of the iPod's draw is that you can have large music collections in a very small form factor.
Just be really, really careful about burn-in. i'm sure you know it exists on plasma TVs, just make sure you don't leave anything on your plasma for more than a few hours at a time like the Max Payne health bar.
I can deal just fine with that, being a person that doesn't generally care too much about his success on an internet forum as your post implies you do. I don't set out with the attention to get +5s and be a /. rockstar, just participate. What isn't good is when moderators overrate posts like the one you posted and give a bad name to that which has a +5. Do you understand now?
Never trust an Anonymous Coward... parent's link is an actual mirror for the Pepsi/iTMS giveaway.
... and this is +5 informative because...?
Thanks for the heads up dude, I appreciate it!
Running Windows XP with a GeForce4MX, I can't get the setup to recognize 1024 resolution... any ideas?
god, you still dont get it at all...
Either that or you didn't understand that the cost of a cell phone generally isn't what us silly Americans don't like about cells...
Down, boy.
Question for you guys out there, does this problem affect the G4 iBooks? I just picked one up the day before yesterday.