You most definately have a point there. Italy was Axis until they realized that they would lose and quickly tried to switch sides before they would be left out on the spoils...
Damn, I was hoping that nobody would bring that up. First, the revolutionary war was in our beyond early days. We were only 13 colonies strong, and barely any form of military. Both, England and France, had centries head start over us. Second, WWII was only 2 centries later and France had already crumbled.
One word, addicted. While alcoholism isn't a disease (it only forms a psychological addiction at best), there are severely physically addicting properties in many pain killers, herione, cocaine, cigarettes, etc. Whereas weed will ONLY form a psychological addiction (same as alcohol). Completely different.
The particularly bad thing about what Rush was addicted to, it forms both almost immediately. Why a doctor (of any reputation) would subscribe it to any patient that wasn't near death is beyond me.
The amazing thing about the French is that, if it weren't for us (America), they would be stuck speaking German and saluting Hitler. They crumbled almost immediately after Hitler attacked. Why we even still bother to consider them a real country after that, I don't know.
While weed doesn't help any [real] ailment (except maybe worsen one), Rush was addicted to pain killers. A highly addicting pain killer. What Clinton did was for no other cause than for enjoyment. While he should have cleaned himself up before he was caught, he didn't. Plus, Rush is a much more upstanding man than either Clintons.
Why bother further ruining the film? The movie's quality is so bad that it's an anti-piracy measure already. Why do they over-kill the issue like this when they have already achieved their goal?
The problem is that the Saturn rocket's designs were destroyed when NASA decided to switch to the shuttle (since it had more recoverable parts and we "didn't need to go back to the moon anymore"). The design to the Saturn was so complex that it would then be more of a hassle to try to recreate it. It used a careful balance of liquid fuel, etc. that others couldn't easily recreate.
Atleast, this is the way it has always been told to me.
I have to agree with you on just about everything. Gentoo, I have found, has one of the nicest installs I have seen (while my linux experiences are not as high as I would like (I'm more of a BSD fan, myself)). It was fairly easy, and you don't install anything (almost, there are a couple things like nano already installed, IIRC)that you don't tell it to. It's plenty stable, and fast. It's pretty much the only linux distro that I have found to be worthy of having installed on a computer. But, all in all, I've found OpenBSD to be one of the nicest installs. It doesn't install anything at all that you don't specify, it's *very* secure and very stable. But, those are really all my opinions.
Next we know, people wont even be able to mention the names of any movie for fear that it might get bad publicity. Then, when that fails, all forms of talking will no longer be acceptable.
Seriously, if movie makers want to make a good profit, make a good fucking movie. If you make shit, expect to get shit in return.
"When people copy movies, whether on VHS tapes, DVDs, online or anywhere else, they are taking something from the artists who made those works. This just discourages the creative expression that we enjoy so much."
Just a little note but, isn't (shouldn't these days) creative expression about the creative expression itself, not about money?
Beginning Friday, July 25, every major exhibitor in the country will donate time to play daily trailers on all screens in more than 5,000 theaters across the United States.
Okay, commercials throughout TV shows are acceptable (borderline expected) but, it is wrong that I should have to wait 20-30 minutes of commercials/previews before a movie. As a testament to how sad I am, I time how long the commercials/previews last before every movie I see. And they always average around there. I don't mind the previews most of the time but I'm sick of having to see commercials from The Foundation for a Better Life (none of those (especially when dealing w/ children) will EVER happen). If I see a commercial from the MPAA before a movie, I think I'd have to walk out and demand my money back.
Not to be picky, but that's actually UltraEdit (http://www.ultraedit.com), not VS (well, I'm not sure about it being from any version other than 6 but, the there are many keys that are definately from UE). But it was immediately obvious that it was indeed most likely an EXE.
If we didn't have a form of self defense, what would stop the government (not just our own) from bearing down on us? If the 2nd amendment was taken out, what's to stop the government from taking out any of the other 10 amendments that make up the Bill of Rights?
I am sick and tired of the nra "we have a right to bare arms" bullshit.
Well, that isn't exactly a NRA thing. It's closer to a constitutional thing. "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." It's the 2nd (and one of the more important) amendment.
Say, you find yourself in an unfortunate situation where some one is standing in front of you with a gun. According to what you're saying, you would just die with out a chance. Now, if you had a gun, atleast your given a fair chance (better shot wins).
If you outlaw guns, then only outlaws will have them.
Well, my copy of of Gentoo linux (currently installed), FreeBSD (currently installed), and OpenBSD (currently installed) cost me nothing at all. Were as, my one little pathetic copy of Win2k (unfortunately, currently installed) cost me over $300. Sure, *NIX is a little harder to use (poor baby doesn't want to work/learn?) but, you get a more secure OS solution (especially with OpenBSD) for 0/50 the price of Windows.
People don't move to open source software because there are more lazy people in the world. Well, I'll stick to *NIX.
Plus, instead of having to hire a small amount of people to go through and try to find such large amounts of bugs (Windows), you get every programmer across the globe to look (those who know about your project of course) for free (open source).
I agree with the sound. When I first heard about the GBA, I was excited about it. I was going to go pick one up the day it came out. But, then I started hearing specs about the sound. The rest of the system is (comparatively) great but, the sound is the one reason why I refuse to buy it. my little nephew has one and the sound is just the same as the GB/C. I already have one of those so, why waste my money?
I don't think MS really cares if we know their true intentions or not. They hold the extreme majority of the market. You go into Bestbuy, or places like that, EVERYTHING there is for Windows. (with the exception of RedHat, Mandrake, and SuSe Linux and some other smaller distros (maybe)) MS isn't overly concerned. The average user doesn't really care what kind of company MS is, all they know is that they can (barely) use windows. And since almost all computer users are average computer users, MS doesn't really have anything to fear from anything else, and they know it.
You're right. The hardcore gamer these days doesn't mess with PC video cards, but owns a PS2, Xbox, and/or Game Cube.
No, that is completely wrong. With consoles now, you have bland games with boring graphics so that the game can be pushed to as many consoles as possible.
If you don't, then you're missing out on lots and lots of really great games.
Well, actually you missed out on a lot back in the days of the NES and Genesis and etc. When console games were worth buying and affordable (although, computer games are just as bad).
Compare the number of incredible console games released in the last two years with the number of PC games that actually make good use out of high-end video card features like vertex and pixel shaders.
Well, you really do have to compensate for the poorer people who still want to play the game but can't afford to upgrade.
Heck, half of the machines that Dell sells ship with the Intel integrated 3D chipset, and we're talking 2+ GHz machines.
Pointless. Who cares what Dell ships?
The 3D game market on the PC, to a great, great extent, has become an marginally profitable niche.
But, you also have to remember that it's a LOT cheaper to make a game for the computer than any console. Dealing with any of the console makers (N, MS, etc.) is way too expensive. You have to pay to get licensed, (I can't remember this point for sure but, I believe you have to) pay to get the SDKs. That alone will cost at least $500 because I know for a fact that the SDK's price is highly outrageous (I'm not sure if the licensing fee includes the SDK fee (it's been a while since I've messed with any of this, so my figures are a little off, but my point is made)).
This is rather invalid. True, they are basically the same, they're for two tottaly different purposes. The consoles are for gaming only. The people who produce games for consoles don't try to push the limits of hardware (well, they do but, not like in computers). They don't push so hard that you must solder in a completely new video chip. Instead, the developers must keep the game absolutely playable for the console while still making the game as stunning as possible.
I just wont buy this as a valid arguement. It's like saying that apples are oranges when every one else is saying that they aren't.
Well, the human eye sees at approximately 30 FPS so, much more than that is rather pointless. But, when trying to push every little FPS out of your system makes integrated video pointless.
You won't though. It is to my understanding, that (if the mobo comes with an AGP slot), you can only switch between the integrated card and the AGP card (in the BIOS). I'm not positive because I've never been dumb enough to buy a mobo w/integrated anything (not counting ps2/usb/etc. of course (for you difficult people out there)).
Onboard anything is still worthless, with the exception (MAYBE) of onboard ethernet card. I have an old Apple Quadra. It's old, and will stay that old. Why? Because you can't upgrade it. If you buy a mobo w/ integrated graphics (and especially w/o an additional AGP slot), your stuck in the same situation (a little less extreme).
Say, you build a computer with integrated video. Top of the line in it's day. 3 months later, it isn't. There's a newer/better video card. Well, you have to get rid of your current mobo/processor, replace all those parts, AND buy the new video card. Or, say there's a newer/better processor. You have to buy a new mobo/processor, but you can't find a mobo for that chip that has integrated video. You then have to buy a new video card. Buying the video card will save you money in the long run.
Now, if your a little company (like Dell but smaller), the people you sell them to will most likely only need the computer for less graphic intensive apps (unlike the games of today). In that case, you might find an actual need for integrated video. But, if your consumers have a *SLIGHT* interest in upgrading, you do NOT want integrated anything at all.
As I said, Mac's are all integrated with little to no possibilities to upgrade; that, in my opinion, is why PC's still rule the market.
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You most definately have a point there. Italy was Axis until they realized that they would lose and quickly tried to switch sides before they would be left out on the spoils...
Damn, I was hoping that nobody would bring that up. First, the revolutionary war was in our beyond early days. We were only 13 colonies strong, and barely any form of military. Both, England and France, had centries head start over us. Second, WWII was only 2 centries later and France had already crumbled.
One word, addicted. While alcoholism isn't a disease (it only forms a psychological addiction at best), there are severely physically addicting properties in many pain killers, herione, cocaine, cigarettes, etc. Whereas weed will ONLY form a psychological addiction (same as alcohol). Completely different.
The particularly bad thing about what Rush was addicted to, it forms both almost immediately. Why a doctor (of any reputation) would subscribe it to any patient that wasn't near death is beyond me.
The amazing thing about the French is that, if it weren't for us (America), they would be stuck speaking German and saluting Hitler. They crumbled almost immediately after Hitler attacked. Why we even still bother to consider them a real country after that, I don't know.
While weed doesn't help any [real] ailment (except maybe worsen one), Rush was addicted to pain killers. A highly addicting pain killer. What Clinton did was for no other cause than for enjoyment. While he should have cleaned himself up before he was caught, he didn't. Plus, Rush is a much more upstanding man than either Clintons.
I really wish they would. Music (and movies alike) has been of poor quality since 1986 (with exception of 3, maybe 4, bands).
Why bother further ruining the film? The movie's quality is so bad that it's an anti-piracy measure already. Why do they over-kill the issue like this when they have already achieved their goal?
How is it legal for record companies to obtain information on users from the ISP? Are there no privacy laws regarding ISPs? Just curious...
The problem is that the Saturn rocket's designs were destroyed when NASA decided to switch to the shuttle (since it had more recoverable parts and we "didn't need to go back to the moon anymore"). The design to the Saturn was so complex that it would then be more of a hassle to try to recreate it. It used a careful balance of liquid fuel, etc. that others couldn't easily recreate.
Atleast, this is the way it has always been told to me.
I have to agree with you on just about everything. Gentoo, I have found, has one of the nicest installs I have seen (while my linux experiences are not as high as I would like (I'm more of a BSD fan, myself)). It was fairly easy, and you don't install anything (almost, there are a couple things like nano already installed, IIRC)that you don't tell it to. It's plenty stable, and fast. It's pretty much the only linux distro that I have found to be worthy of having installed on a computer. But, all in all, I've found OpenBSD to be one of the nicest installs. It doesn't install anything at all that you don't specify, it's *very* secure and very stable. But, those are really all my opinions.
Next we know, people wont even be able to mention the names of any movie for fear that it might get bad publicity. Then, when that fails, all forms of talking will no longer be acceptable.
Seriously, if movie makers want to make a good profit, make a good fucking movie. If you make shit, expect to get shit in return.
"When people copy movies, whether on VHS tapes, DVDs, online or anywhere else, they are taking something from the artists who made those works. This just discourages the creative expression that we enjoy so much."
Just a little note but, isn't (shouldn't these days) creative expression about the creative expression itself, not about money?
Beginning Friday, July 25, every major exhibitor in the country will donate time to play daily trailers on all screens in more than 5,000 theaters across the United States.
Okay, commercials throughout TV shows are acceptable (borderline expected) but, it is wrong that I should have to wait 20-30 minutes of commercials/previews before a movie. As a testament to how sad I am, I time how long the commercials/previews last before every movie I see. And they always average around there. I don't mind the previews most of the time but I'm sick of having to see commercials from The Foundation for a Better Life (none of those (especially when dealing w/ children) will EVER happen). If I see a commercial from the MPAA before a movie, I think I'd have to walk out and demand my money back.
Not to be picky, but that's actually UltraEdit (http://www.ultraedit.com), not VS (well, I'm not sure about it being from any version other than 6 but, the there are many keys that are definately from UE). But it was immediately obvious that it was indeed most likely an EXE.
If we didn't have a form of self defense, what would stop the government (not just our own) from bearing down on us? If the 2nd amendment was taken out, what's to stop the government from taking out any of the other 10 amendments that make up the Bill of Rights?
I am sick and tired of the nra "we have a right to bare arms" bullshit.
Well, that isn't exactly a NRA thing. It's closer to a constitutional thing. "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." It's the 2nd (and one of the more important) amendment.
Say, you find yourself in an unfortunate situation where some one is standing in front of you with a gun. According to what you're saying, you would just die with out a chance. Now, if you had a gun, atleast your given a fair chance (better shot wins).
If you outlaw guns, then only outlaws will have them.
Well, my copy of of Gentoo linux (currently installed), FreeBSD (currently installed), and OpenBSD (currently installed) cost me nothing at all. Were as, my one little pathetic copy of Win2k (unfortunately, currently installed) cost me over $300. Sure, *NIX is a little harder to use (poor baby doesn't want to work/learn?) but, you get a more secure OS solution (especially with OpenBSD) for 0/50 the price of Windows.
People don't move to open source software because there are more lazy people in the world. Well, I'll stick to *NIX.
Plus, instead of having to hire a small amount of people to go through and try to find such large amounts of bugs (Windows), you get every programmer across the globe to look (those who know about your project of course) for free (open source).
The way it seems to be to me is:
You can use a mod-chip all you want, but (if it's up the the "Big3") you can't buy them to use them. I agree, it's wrong.
I agree with the sound. When I first heard about the GBA, I was excited about it. I was going to go pick one up the day it came out. But, then I started hearing specs about the sound. The rest of the system is (comparatively) great but, the sound is the one reason why I refuse to buy it. my little nephew has one and the sound is just the same as the GB/C. I already have one of those so, why waste my money?
I don't think MS really cares if we know their true intentions or not. They hold the extreme majority of the market. You go into Bestbuy, or places like that, EVERYTHING there is for Windows. (with the exception of RedHat, Mandrake, and SuSe Linux and some other smaller distros (maybe)) MS isn't overly concerned. The average user doesn't really care what kind of company MS is, all they know is that they can (barely) use windows. And since almost all computer users are average computer users, MS doesn't really have anything to fear from anything else, and they know it.
Well, considering this /. article is about mp3's, it's rather out of place talking about credit card numbers stolen by russians here.
You're right. The hardcore gamer these days doesn't mess with PC video cards, but owns a PS2, Xbox, and/or Game Cube.
No, that is completely wrong. With consoles now, you have bland games with boring graphics so that the game can be pushed to as many consoles as possible.
If you don't, then you're missing out on lots and lots of really great games.
Well, actually you missed out on a lot back in the days of the NES and Genesis and etc. When console games were worth buying and affordable (although, computer games are just as bad).
Compare the number of incredible console games released in the last two years with the number of PC games that actually make good use out of high-end video card features like vertex and pixel shaders.
Well, you really do have to compensate for the poorer people who still want to play the game but can't afford to upgrade.
Heck, half of the machines that Dell sells ship with the Intel integrated 3D chipset, and we're talking 2+ GHz machines.
Pointless. Who cares what Dell ships?
The 3D game market on the PC, to a great, great extent, has become an marginally profitable niche.
But, you also have to remember that it's a LOT cheaper to make a game for the computer than any console. Dealing with any of the console makers (N, MS, etc.) is way too expensive. You have to pay to get licensed, (I can't remember this point for sure but, I believe you have to) pay to get the SDKs. That alone will cost at least $500 because I know for a fact that the SDK's price is highly outrageous (I'm not sure if the licensing fee includes the SDK fee (it's been a while since I've messed with any of this, so my figures are a little off, but my point is made)).
This is rather invalid. True, they are basically the same, they're for two tottaly different purposes. The consoles are for gaming only. The people who produce games for consoles don't try to push the limits of hardware (well, they do but, not like in computers). They don't push so hard that you must solder in a completely new video chip. Instead, the developers must keep the game absolutely playable for the console while still making the game as stunning as possible.
I just wont buy this as a valid arguement. It's like saying that apples are oranges when every one else is saying that they aren't.
Well, the human eye sees at approximately 30 FPS so, much more than that is rather pointless. But, when trying to push every little FPS out of your system makes integrated video pointless.
You won't though. It is to my understanding, that (if the mobo comes with an AGP slot), you can only switch between the integrated card and the AGP card (in the BIOS). I'm not positive because I've never been dumb enough to buy a mobo w/integrated anything (not counting ps2/usb/etc. of course (for you difficult people out there)).
Onboard anything is still worthless, with the exception (MAYBE) of onboard ethernet card. I have an old Apple Quadra. It's old, and will stay that old. Why? Because you can't upgrade it. If you buy a mobo w/ integrated graphics (and especially w/o an additional AGP slot), your stuck in the same situation (a little less extreme).
Say, you build a computer with integrated video. Top of the line in it's day. 3 months later, it isn't. There's a newer/better video card. Well, you have to get rid of your current mobo/processor, replace all those parts, AND buy the new video card. Or, say there's a newer/better processor. You have to buy a new mobo/processor, but you can't find a mobo for that chip that has integrated video. You then have to buy a new video card. Buying the video card will save you money in the long run.
Now, if your a little company (like Dell but smaller), the people you sell them to will most likely only need the computer for less graphic intensive apps (unlike the games of today). In that case, you might find an actual need for integrated video. But, if your consumers have a *SLIGHT* interest in upgrading, you do NOT want integrated anything at all.
As I said, Mac's are all integrated with little to no possibilities to upgrade; that, in my opinion, is why PC's still rule the market.