We can bear arms. We don't consider it some sort of fundamental right. What, exactly, about being human confers the inalienable right to posses objects whose primary purpose is to kill other humans? You may want that right, but that doesn't mean the majority of people agree with you.
The majority don't. But if I wanted to own a firearm, not only would it be really difficult, but I would NEED to spend a LOT of cash on obtaining the proper licences. And just because I might own a firearm doesn't mean I am going to kill someone. Some people feel safer knowing that if their life is threatened, they'll have a device available that has the potential to save their lives. I don't believe in every Tom Dick and Harry owning firearms... but if you're responsible, and aren't going to go around and abusing a right to bear arms, you should have the right to do so. I'd like to feel safe in my own home, regardless of which area it is, and if that means I have a weapon that can kill, so be it. I'm pro-choice here... not pro-gun.
But keep in mind - if you own a firearm, and you didn't licence that firearm before that law came into effect, you became a criminal on that day.
From The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:
a) freedom of conscience and religion;
b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;
c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and
d) freedom of association.
We have those rights, but they can be taken away if the government feels it necessary. The Charter doesn't GUARANTEE those rights in the same way they're guaranteed to the people of the USA.
Too many people here are bashing USA, and saying "oh, we're better than USA because of *reason X* or *reason Y*"...
To those of you who are doing this, take a second and think. Are we really that much better? Do we have to take our argument to an international forum and play the patriot?
The USA, despite it's flaws, is not as bad as a lot of people think. If it was such a bad place, they'd have all moved out of there by now! Besides, the USA is where Megatokyo comes from, and it's also where a lot of anime and video games are distributed from.
And Canada HAS flaws. Sure, our Prime Minster, the Right Honourable Jean Chretien was seen choking and throwing a potential assailant... Sure, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Chris Jericho, Alex Trebek, etc. come from Canada...
But to those who believe in the right to bear arms up here - we can't. To those who believe that we have freedom of speech? Freedom of the press? Not in Canada. The government can censor you if they so choose.
The point is: It's the holidays, friends. Break out the egg nog, or beer if you prefer, and let's celebrate life. We're friendly neighbors... why not ACT like it for a change? We should like each other despite our many flaws.
*NotAnotherReboot finishes compiling the new kernel, and all of a sudden, his computer explodes, making a hole in the roof. As he reels around, he is suddenly buried in paint cans. He digs himself out, and realises that the paint is REAL sticky. He opens a window to get rid of the paint smell, but as he does this, several thousand black and white feathers fly into the room. NotAnotherReboot, now covered in feathers, turns to go for a shower, when he slips on some micro machines carelessly left in the hallway. He stands up, and vows never to install another "development" kernel again.*
This story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any real-world events is coincidental, but I doubt that EXACT series of events will happen to this or any individual, mainly because I've never seen a computer explode. Plus, it'd really suck if it did.
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I'd love to get my hands on it... There was another game centred around 'hacking' that I played awhile back... It was an online side-scroller, and you ran around 'hacking' and stealing (ominous voice) Government Secrets.
You also got to run around and kill the OTHER agents, with such cool weaponry... You gained experience with every game, and gained levels. It was less about the hacking, but more about the FUN.
Since this game seems to be about something I'd dabble in if I knew more about the underlying technology, had more time on my hands, and didn't give a damn about my criminal record, job and life... It intrigues me, and I'd like to learn more. Sadly, the site seems to be suffering from being/.'d... Patience becomes the name of the game...
...and NO I AM NOT gonna go looking for a warez copy!!!;-p
I'm not saying you're missing out on it - it's just my personal opinions on Macs in general...
My first web browsing experience was Mosaic for Windows 3.1... and I've been pretty much a PC user since.
Also, consider the fact that my only Mac is a Mac Classic... I haven't even TOUCHED a G4 - but from what I'm hearing about OSX - I'm certainly considering going into greater credit card debt to get my hands on one.
It's gonna be sweet to see what people are gonna be churning out with THIS...
unless it ends up being yet ANOTHER way to make bloated web pages that you NEED broadband to download.
It's sad to see that some websites just don't get the hint and not use ALL the bells-and-whistles to make their site more interactive/fun/easy to navigate/etc.
I find that you can STILL do a LOT with text, tables, and pictures. Or maybe a 2-piece frameset. However, it's been my experience that whenever a new "toy" has been thrown into the mix, it ends up being overused until I(and most likely others) end up filtering out the offending code and replacing it with 'better'* code.
* - 'Better' meaning cleaner/less confusing/consumes less resources/etc.
Perhaps I'm just nostalgic for the days of Mosaic for Windows 3.1.
Or perhaps I'm just becoming a stickler for well-done HTML:-p
I'm done venting about my opinions on web design and web technologies... comment as you see fit.
Quite frankly, I really don't care WHAT my pc looks like - as long as it does what I want it to do - and if I'm using a Mac, that means graphics and multimedia ONLY.
For me, Macs don't mean gaming, web browsing, or things like that.
What's next? When they get lights, do they hook a webcam up to the thing, giving us a live picture of the place? I think it'd be funny, just sit and watch what OTHER people are doing to the thing!
It sure beats staring at the cubicle walls waiting for a tech support call to come in... Working FedEx tech support after 6PM central is s...l...o...w...
Not exactly. Working in an arcade gives me a certain, shall we say insight to these issues.
CPS2 Suicide (a term coined by CPS2Shock for when the battery dies) happens when the battery dies.
HOWEVER. The decryption chip is powered by the battery when it is turned off or unplugged - when you plug it in and turn it on, good ole AC power takes over.
I've seen a copy of Marvel Super Heroes (Circa 1993) that is still working today, yet a copy of X-Men Vs Street Fighter (Circa 1995) dead in the water.
**This post is one of those "makes sense and is thus serious" posts.**
When I was working for a major US ISP as tech support, I quickly found out that NOBODY (aside from the lawyer users, I guess) reads the Terms and Conditions.
Go ahead and read the terms and conditions for EVERY ISP you can find. A common denominator is the whole "We don't guarantee service" - fsck that - They don't guarantee ANYthing. The ISP I worked for - their terms and conditions can be summed up as the following:
"We guarantee nothing except that we'll charge you money. Oh, and if you sue us, you pay our lawyers, and the court. Even if you win."
I'm speaking both from an encryption perspective and a physical perspective.
Breaking into Fort Knox isn't impossible - we just haven't had anyone who is smart and resourceful enough to do so.
As for computer networks - if it is built, it can be hacked. It's just a matter of just how much work will have to go into said hack and how dedicated the prospective hacker is.
Then again, if it DOES happen, the aforementioned prospective hacker would be thrown into jail SO friggin fast...
Especially since I've found a really, REALLY neat BASIC compiler that is quite fast, and can randomly generate 3D stuffs! It's a riot at parties, and it would impress my girlfriend... If I had one.
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We can bear arms. We don't consider it some sort of fundamental right. What, exactly, about being human confers the inalienable right to posses objects whose primary purpose is to kill other humans? You may want that right, but that doesn't mean the majority of people agree with you.
The majority don't. But if I wanted to own a firearm, not only would it be really difficult, but I would NEED to spend a LOT of cash on obtaining the proper licences. And just because I might own a firearm doesn't mean I am going to kill someone. Some people feel safer knowing that if their life is threatened, they'll have a device available that has the potential to save their lives. I don't believe in every Tom Dick and Harry owning firearms... but if you're responsible, and aren't going to go around and abusing a right to bear arms, you should have the right to do so. I'd like to feel safe in my own home, regardless of which area it is, and if that means I have a weapon that can kill, so be it. I'm pro-choice here... not pro-gun.
But keep in mind - if you own a firearm, and you didn't licence that firearm before that law came into effect, you became a criminal on that day.
From The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:
a) freedom of conscience and religion;
b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;
c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and
d) freedom of association.
We have those rights, but they can be taken away if the government feels it necessary. The Charter doesn't GUARANTEE those rights in the same way they're guaranteed to the people of the USA.
Just my 2 cents...
It won't be TOO long, I'd imagine. Remember how long it took to bridge the gap between 100 MB drives and 1 GB drives... We've got 100 GB drives now.
The problem is, some people will STILL find a way to fill THAT much space up with MP3s, warez and pr0n. *sigh* Oh well...
Bah.
Too many people here are bashing USA, and saying "oh, we're better than USA because of *reason X* or *reason Y*"...
To those of you who are doing this, take a second and think. Are we really that much better? Do we have to take our argument to an international forum and play the patriot?
The USA, despite it's flaws, is not as bad as a lot of people think. If it was such a bad place, they'd have all moved out of there by now! Besides, the USA is where Megatokyo comes from, and it's also where a lot of anime and video games are distributed from.
And Canada HAS flaws. Sure, our Prime Minster, the Right Honourable Jean Chretien was seen choking and throwing a potential assailant... Sure, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Chris Jericho, Alex Trebek, etc. come from Canada...
But to those who believe in the right to bear arms up here - we can't. To those who believe that we have freedom of speech? Freedom of the press? Not in Canada. The government can censor you if they so choose.
The point is: It's the holidays, friends. Break out the egg nog, or beer if you prefer, and let's celebrate life. We're friendly neighbors... why not ACT like it for a change? We should like each other despite our many flaws.
Happy Holidays to one and all.
Keeping in mind... if Slashdot WERE to post EVERY form of currency invested into the ISS, the story would be about 3 times longer than it need be.
Besides... The US Dollar IS the de facto standard on which all other currencies are compared to.
Proud to be Canadian, but mindful of the rest of the world.
The scary thing is that I actually SEE this happening.... bleh.
Both the sharing bandwidth AND the T&C modifications... it's a sad, sad world we live in...
Although, after all is said and done, it IS quite the interesting technology.
Indeed? I've had the chance to play the import version of FFX, and let me tell you - if I owned a PS2, I'd be the first in line to preorder it!
And I thought (at the time) that MGS2 had GREAT graphics.
*NotAnotherReboot finishes compiling the new kernel, and all of a sudden, his computer explodes, making a hole in the roof. As he reels around, he is suddenly buried in paint cans. He digs himself out, and realises that the paint is REAL sticky. He opens a window to get rid of the paint smell, but as he does this, several thousand black and white feathers fly into the room. NotAnotherReboot, now covered in feathers, turns to go for a shower, when he slips on some micro machines carelessly left in the hallway. He stands up, and vows never to install another "development" kernel again.*
This story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any real-world events is coincidental, but I doubt that EXACT series of events will happen to this or any individual, mainly because I've never seen a computer explode. Plus, it'd really suck if it did.
I'd love to get my hands on it... There was another game centred around 'hacking' that I played awhile back... It was an online side-scroller, and you ran around 'hacking' and stealing (ominous voice) Government Secrets.
/.'d... Patience becomes the name of the game...
;-p
You also got to run around and kill the OTHER agents, with such cool weaponry... You gained experience with every game, and gained levels. It was less about the hacking, but more about the FUN.
Since this game seems to be about something I'd dabble in if I knew more about the underlying technology, had more time on my hands, and didn't give a damn about my criminal record, job and life... It intrigues me, and I'd like to learn more. Sadly, the site seems to be suffering from being
...and NO I AM NOT gonna go looking for a warez copy!!!
Oh, I'm not ENTIRELY schooled on the subject, but I DO know that it does have a lot of potential use in the 'general use' category.
I'm not saying you're missing out on it - it's just my personal opinions on Macs in general...
My first web browsing experience was Mosaic for Windows 3.1... and I've been pretty much a PC user since.
Also, consider the fact that my only Mac is a Mac Classic... I haven't even TOUCHED a G4 - but from what I'm hearing about OSX - I'm certainly considering going into greater credit card debt to get my hands on one.
It's gonna be sweet to see what people are gonna be churning out with THIS...
:-p
unless it ends up being yet ANOTHER way to make bloated web pages that you NEED broadband to download.
It's sad to see that some websites just don't get the hint and not use ALL the bells-and-whistles to make their site more interactive/fun/easy to navigate/etc.
I find that you can STILL do a LOT with text, tables, and pictures. Or maybe a 2-piece frameset. However, it's been my experience that whenever a new "toy" has been thrown into the mix, it ends up being overused until I(and most likely others) end up filtering out the offending code and replacing it with 'better'* code.
* - 'Better' meaning cleaner/less confusing/consumes less resources/etc.
Perhaps I'm just nostalgic for the days of Mosaic for Windows 3.1.
Or perhaps I'm just becoming a stickler for well-done HTML
I'm done venting about my opinions on web design and web technologies... comment as you see fit.
Quite frankly, I really don't care WHAT my pc looks like - as long as it does what I want it to do - and if I'm using a Mac, that means graphics and multimedia ONLY.
For me, Macs don't mean gaming, web browsing, or things like that.
Just my 2 (Canadian) cents...
Is it as good as I've heard some say? I don't trust many reviewers, unfortunately...
Basically, it's going to affect whether I buy a Mac or not - it's certainly a step up (on the Mac side) from my Doorst...I mean Mac Classic...
80,000? C'mon, we can do better than that!
What's next? When they get lights, do they hook a webcam up to the thing, giving us a live picture of the place? I think it'd be funny, just sit and watch what OTHER people are doing to the thing!
It sure beats staring at the cubicle walls waiting for a tech support call to come in... Working FedEx tech support after 6PM central is s...l...o...w...
It's like Sub/Dub wars in anime... just replace GNOME and KDE with Subtitled and Dubbed.
Or for that matter, Coke and Pepsi. Ryu and Ken.
Oh, now you've went and confused me.
I thought Hot Fixes were dehydrated bean juice for when you're out of Penguin Mints or Jolt!
Not exactly. Working in an arcade gives me a certain, shall we say insight to these issues.
CPS2 Suicide (a term coined by CPS2Shock for when the battery dies) happens when the battery dies.
HOWEVER. The decryption chip is powered by the battery when it is turned off or unplugged - when you plug it in and turn it on, good ole AC power takes over.
I've seen a copy of Marvel Super Heroes (Circa 1993) that is still working today, yet a copy of X-Men Vs Street Fighter (Circa 1995) dead in the water.
**This post is one of those "makes sense and is thus serious" posts.**
When I was working for a major US ISP as tech support, I quickly found out that NOBODY (aside from the lawyer users, I guess) reads the Terms and Conditions.
Go ahead and read the terms and conditions for EVERY ISP you can find. A common denominator is the whole "We don't guarantee service" - fsck that - They don't guarantee ANYthing. The ISP I worked for - their terms and conditions can be summed up as the following:
"We guarantee nothing except that we'll charge you money. Oh, and if you sue us, you pay our lawyers, and the court. Even if you win."
I'm speaking both from an encryption perspective and a physical perspective.
Breaking into Fort Knox isn't impossible - we just haven't had anyone who is smart and resourceful enough to do so.
As for computer networks - if it is built, it can be hacked. It's just a matter of just how much work will have to go into said hack and how dedicated the prospective hacker is.
Then again, if it DOES happen, the aforementioned prospective hacker would be thrown into jail SO friggin fast...
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
Like THAT will happen in OUR lifetime.
Then again, it may happen in our lifetime. But not today with TODAY's technology.
Owell.
It's a compatibility issue. Some games use different parts of the PS hardware, and what works with Game X won't work with Game Y.
The original idea of multi-game Bleempaks was good - but it turned bad when they made it a 1 game per disc.
Too bad there's no 'hidden message' in the HTML code of the Bleem site predicting its return...
R.I.P. Bleem LLC - you were alright, you didn't suck at first, and you fought the good fight. Owell.
Because MS Bob is a funny joke. It's one of the bigger megaflops I've ever seen from them.
But be warned: One of the seven signs of the Apocolypse is MS Bob appearing on the X-Box!
(Any MS employees reading this - DO NOT make it happen. I will run screaming into the night if it is announced.)
They can keep the camera. Obviously SOMEONE's buying it - how else can they pay for the ads?
They should just get ridda the ads.
Now if only I remembered to put the URL in the previous reply!
And if only I could remember the URL!
Blast the luck.
Especially since I've found a really, REALLY neat BASIC compiler that is quite fast, and can randomly generate 3D stuffs! It's a riot at parties, and it would impress my girlfriend... If I had one.