"Presumably, you don't, but presuming everyone who is not an believer in God differs from believers in the exact same way that you do is extraordinarily arrogant."
Well, if they *believe* there is no god, then that is a different kind of religion and they don't really count;)
"As others mention and the FA clearly says, it's not a rootkit, just a regular service. This is a case where I wouldn't mind someone being sued for libel - they really deserve it."
No they don't - its the bastards and their annoying, amoral and unwanted Digital Restrictions Crap which need the be punished.
"However, I don't trust GamingBOB due to his own admission:
Using "rootkit" brings the traffic. It's all about the SEO, and is why this article is on top in Google. I would add my own emphasis, but I don't think it needs it."
No, but what we need is some sort of proof he said that - because its not on the page slashdot links to, there he specifically says he didn't do this just to get hits.
"The point of the article is to let people know that the SecuROM service was installed with the demo,and I have provided a way to remove it. This is a benefit for anyone who searches for "bioshock rootkit" or "SecuROM rootkit". I am not using it just for "traffic and ad revenue"."
"Personally I think it was placed there by the universe to test our belief in God not existing."
Nobody really belive in god not existing, just pointing out there is no proof and it makes psychologically sense to invent a superbeing who'll love you.
He has another indirect point as well, World of Warcraft uses Bittorrent to distribute game patches (with 9 million users they presumably don't feel like servicing from their homepage) - if a lot of their users are suddenly feeling the pinch, they may get upset.
It appears to an outside observer that they are already trying to sell something they don't have (a certain amount of bandwith) so presumably that is not something which bothers them?
"For some reason, some people had the perception that because DX10 was launched with Vista, that made it special and thus it wouldn't be changed for a long time."
They told us they had finally worked out all the bugs and bad designs of previous versions, some people believed them.
"(Disclaimer: I am a game developer who exclusively uses OpenGL for hardware 3D and I fully intend never to write a single line of DirectX code. Ever.)"
" The larger reason is that it's illegal in general to demand payment in some other form of currency in preference to the US dollar. That's what the phrase "this note is legal tender for all debts, public and private" means. It means that, if you're going to do business in the US, and if you're going to engage in a financial transaction, you may not refuse the US dollar as a currency to complete the transaction."
If that is what it means they should rewrite it so it actually says that.
But that may explain why american companies force the world to buy their products in dollars or drop dead.
Slashdot Mirror
"Stop whining and pay for your products."
Stop making up shit for people who are trying to make money.
"Seriously, what do you want for nothing?"
Something we want. (And if there are adds, it is not for nothing)
"Did you know that "FTW" ("for the win") is a direct translation of "Sieg Heil"?"
I know it isn't.
yack yack. They are making a fortune, don't make excuses.
"Please feel free to share, improve, or use this translation as you wish. Sharing is caring. Arrr! :)"
Here is a shorter version:
"We are holding out for more money!"
So giving in to terrorists is a good idea. Great view.
"Presumably, you don't, but presuming everyone who is not an believer in God differs from believers in the exact same way that you do is extraordinarily arrogant."
;)
Well, if they *believe* there is no god, then that is a different kind of religion and they don't really count
An an idiot because I could read it?
Hm.. Well in the uneducated age that is the risc one runs.
"As others mention and the FA clearly says, it's not a rootkit, just a regular service. This is a case where I wouldn't mind someone being sued for libel - they really deserve it."
No they don't - its the bastards and their annoying, amoral and unwanted Digital Restrictions Crap which need the be punished.
Since this text isn't on the page, are you saying he deleted it?
"From the comments:
"Using "rootkit" brings the traffic. It's all about the SEO, and is why this article is on top in Google.""
Not now he doesn't. But he does write "I am not using it just for "traffic and ad revenue"."
"However, I don't trust GamingBOB due to his own admission:
Using "rootkit" brings the traffic. It's all about the SEO, and is why this article is on top in Google.
I would add my own emphasis, but I don't think it needs it."
No, but what we need is some sort of proof he said that - because its not on the page slashdot links to, there he specifically says he didn't do this just to get hits.
And if I were a betting man I'd bet you are working for sony.
You work for Sony ac?
The guy who posted it, also adds:
"The point of the article is to let people know that the SecuROM service was installed with the demo,and I have provided a way to remove it. This is a benefit for anyone who searches for "bioshock rootkit" or "SecuROM rootkit". I am not using it just for "traffic and ad revenue"."
"Personally I think it was placed there by the universe to test our belief in God not existing."
Nobody really belive in god not existing, just pointing out there is no proof and it makes psychologically sense to invent a superbeing who'll love you.
Until we find out we got it wrong.
I guess as an idiot AC you'll never return, but:
"rain there is *not* "historically unlikely"
Is just what he said! Idiot.
He has another indirect point as well, World of Warcraft uses Bittorrent to distribute game patches (with 9 million users they presumably don't feel like servicing from their homepage) - if a lot of their users are suddenly feeling the pinch, they may get upset.
"America is certainly a fairly big country but it's far from being a lone influence of the world's technological development and trends."
No, but they are the leaders in paranoia and fear - where they throttle today, europe will follow tomorrow. Count on it.
It appears to an outside observer that they are already trying to sell something they don't have (a certain amount of bandwith) so presumably that is not something which bothers them?
.... that the rapture is just around the corner? ;)
But you knew that already, didn't you?
"For some reason, some people had the perception that because DX10 was launched with Vista, that made it special and thus it wouldn't be changed for a long time."
They told us they had finally worked out all the bugs and bad designs of previous versions, some people believed them.
"(Disclaimer: I am a game developer who exclusively uses OpenGL for hardware 3D and I fully intend never to write a single line of DirectX code. Ever.)"
;)
So you are a poor developer?
" The larger reason is that it's illegal in general to demand payment in some other form of currency in preference to the US dollar. That's what the phrase "this note is legal tender for all debts, public and private" means. It means that, if you're going to do business in the US, and if you're going to engage in a financial transaction, you may not refuse the US dollar as a currency to complete the transaction."
If that is what it means they should rewrite it so it actually says that.
But that may explain why american companies force the world to buy their products in dollars or drop dead.