After playing a bit more Burnout online yesterday and not seeing any of the odd behaviors that enraged me so, I can now officially appreciate the fact that EA has put a game online for the Xbox. When their system was caddywompus, it made the fact that they persisted in using their own lobby system another offense in a long list. Now that it functions properly, I can see it as more of a doctrinal difference. We both agree that there is a God, for example, and we both believe that he embodies a certain suite of eternal characteristics - we're just trying agree on what he likes for breakfast.
This technology allows intimidated japanesee business men to wave their hands in the air and distract you from X-Box 2 announcements.
They're so tiny, and they have massive quantities of unobtanium! The PS3 must be better than X-Box 2.
------------ On a more serious note, I think Cell is more a way to add many processors efficiently to a system. I.E. wait till X-Box 2 specs are known and put in as many processors as it takes to beat them on the tech front. The internet thing is bullshit.
You're new to America aren't you? (I'm KIDDING you!!)
The notion of a moral compass, restraint, and compromise aren't the strong suit of our politicians. In fact in some parts of the country asking a tough question will get you challenged to a duel!
When they're in a position of power, giving it up is hard. Right or wrong, good or evil. American politics is your way right away.
Reguarding MS Word itself... I've worked with word for about 10 years now. In the time I've recieved 2 documents that *required* anything better than a text editor to get their point across.
They were both bitmap files embeded in a word.doc file.
I also recieve the bulk of these files as attachments to e-mail. (cut to exploding head)
" Somthing similar to this where guys would buy virtual presents for real women, sometimes spending upwards of $30-$200. Anyone care to shed light on what that one was, and whether it is still in business? "
I think the developer was De Beers, the gifts were 3-20k. If memory serves, the game was called Failed Relationship.
While I agree that this is a good thing. It is a really strange ad for a job opening.
Consider what they are asking for, how many people in the whole gaming industry possess those skills? Consider Sony's dominance in the console gaming industry and their considerable presence in the computer gaming industry...
They don't already know who that person is? How do you develop that skill set and not be known industry wide? Even if you are that clueless, look at the top games released in the last few years, review the development teams names. They likely spent more time developing that ad than it would take to generate this list. Even if you can't get someone from that list you can get a referal.
I'd guess that the position has already been filled but someone is insisting on putting the job up. Or alternatively they don't really want to spend the money to get the tallent they want, but will use this to get as close as they can with the budget they've set asside.
Airport officials aren't sure how many people will sign up to use the service, but the system is equipped to handle hundreds of simultaneous users.
The service is free until July 16, after which it will cost $6.95 a day.
The airport spent no money to install the service, and will net at least $60,000 a year after Airport Network Solutions takes its cut.
Oh and by the way, the federal government coughed up a cool million to finance this venture.
For those of you who are unfamilar with Spokane we do math a little differently around here. The parking garage downtown for instance. Paid for by the city, for the Cowley family who own the River Park Square mall (and the local papaer) can only break even when it is near 100% capacity year round.
No, it has never even come close to breaking even.
Not to mention you can force that metaphor using control keys and reverse that behavior easily in Windows.
There is a reason the UI has moved to the modern "same window" default, because that's what people prefer.
This "edit your gconf file" business is bulls... inapropriate. There is no good reason to force that down someone's throat and feels more like a lousy excuse for forgetting to put a button in the UI.
Generally speaking, in the past the announcement of the next gen product coincides with the current product hitting it's stride with the most high quality games.
It's almost a given that the first 24 months or so a console is out, most of the games suck, hard. Certainly their are a gem or two in the manure pile, but it takes about 2.5 years for a strong selection of high quality games to be available. By that time you can buy the console for around 1/2 the original cost, and get those few early good games on the cheap.
Exactly. It comes down to self respect, and if you can't respect yourself why would anyone else.
I don't barter for sex. There's nothing like unremunerated sex.
Exactly, this isn't Safeway! You can't get two for the price of none! If you can't afford to pay me to fix this box, how could you possibly afford to pay me fix your box.
The only people I would fix a PC for free, insist on paying me anyway.
In addition, the people that feel that a soda and a thank-you are sufficient payment will understand why you have a power nap scheduled every time they call.
as well as a "full version of the classic Ultima IX: Ascension."
Because no one in their fricking mind bought it the first time around.
Yes, I bought it. I was out of my mind, I admit it. I thought Ultima 8 was ok too. In my defense though, it was also the only game I've ever returned since I started playing computer games.
Even RG has admitted as much it being a less than stellar moment in the series. This is what happens when you get bought out by a publicly traded company.
Slashdot Mirror
Hate to pick nits here. But A9 does serve ad's and places them in a more annoying space.
Consider this search on the word "denver"
It's not just CD Emulation software. It's the CD mastering software that comes preinstalled on just about every PC sold these days.
Not so fast. Most pc's I've seen in the last few years are sold with Nero or some other cd making software installed.
Tycho also posted a follow up yesterday.
- 09 -18
http://www.penny-arcade.com/news.php3?date=2004
After playing a bit more Burnout online yesterday and not seeing any of the odd behaviors that enraged me so, I can now officially appreciate the fact that EA has put a game online for the Xbox. When their system was caddywompus, it made the fact that they persisted in using their own lobby system another offense in a long list. Now that it functions properly, I can see it as more of a doctrinal difference. We both agree that there is a God, for example, and we both believe that he embodies a certain suite of eternal characteristics - we're just trying agree on what he likes for breakfast.
(it still sucks, but it works)
This technology allows intimidated japanesee business men to wave their hands in the air and distract you from X-Box 2 announcements.
They're so tiny, and they have massive quantities of unobtanium! The PS3 must be better than X-Box 2.
------------
On a more serious note, I think Cell is more a way to add many processors efficiently to a system. I.E. wait till X-Box 2 specs are known and put in as many processors as it takes to beat them on the tech front. The internet thing is bullshit.
Man. Why hasn't anybody else thought of this?
You're new to America aren't you? (I'm KIDDING you!!)
The notion of a moral compass, restraint, and compromise aren't the strong suit of our politicians. In fact in some parts of the country asking a tough question will get you challenged to a duel!
When they're in a position of power, giving it up is hard. Right or wrong, good or evil. American politics is your way right away.
From the article...
He added that it would be "impossible" to stop terrorist organizations if they "get down to business".
I can get down.
Can I stop the intarweb? For justice?
Reguarding MS Word itself... I've worked with word for about 10 years now. In the time I've recieved 2 documents that *required* anything better than a text editor to get their point across.
.doc file.
They were both bitmap files embeded in a word
I also recieve the bulk of these files as attachments to e-mail. (cut to exploding head)
" Somthing similar to this where guys would buy virtual presents for real women, sometimes spending upwards of $30-$200. Anyone care to shed light on what that one was, and whether it is still in business? "
I think the developer was De Beers, the gifts were 3-20k. If memory serves, the game was called Failed Relationship.
The annual National Geographic Survey had thrown up the sad fact that only 23 out of 56 young Americans knew the whereabouts of the Pacific Ocean
23 of 56 young americans between the ages of 6 months and 1 year?
Don't trust a statistic you didn't rig yourself.
Couldn't help but notice that these "high quality essays" all have the same misspelling in the summary text (or second paragraph depending).
You should consider installing v10 on a computer you don't care about (or are about to wipe/re-install).
Their new client has improved tremendously. I would consider it to be on par with Windows Media Player in terms of consumer friendlyness.
While I agree that this is a good thing. It is a really strange ad for a job opening.
Consider what they are asking for, how many people in the whole gaming industry possess those skills? Consider Sony's dominance in the console gaming industry and their considerable presence in the computer gaming industry...
They don't already know who that person is? How do you develop that skill set and not be known industry wide? Even if you are that clueless, look at the top games released in the last few years, review the development teams names. They likely spent more time developing that ad than it would take to generate this list. Even if you can't get someone from that list you can get a referal.
I'd guess that the position has already been filled but someone is insisting on putting the job up. Or alternatively they don't really want to spend the money to get the tallent they want, but will use this to get as close as they can with the budget they've set asside.
According to this we're virtually buried in the Willenium.
Not too high, don't forget they're temps.
Airport officials aren't sure how many people will sign up to use the service, but the system is equipped to handle hundreds of simultaneous users.
The service is free until July 16, after which it will cost $6.95 a day.
The airport spent no money to install the service, and will net at least $60,000 a year after Airport Network Solutions takes its cut.
Oh and by the way, the federal government coughed up a cool million to finance this venture.
For those of you who are unfamilar with Spokane we do math a little differently around here. The parking garage downtown for instance. Paid for by the city, for the Cowley family who own the River Park Square mall (and the local papaer) can only break even when it is near 100% capacity year round.
No, it has never even come close to breaking even.
Not to mention you can force that metaphor using control keys and reverse that behavior easily in Windows.
There is a reason the UI has moved to the modern "same window" default, because that's what people prefer.
This "edit your gconf file" business is bulls... inapropriate. There is no good reason to force that down someone's throat and feels more like a lousy excuse for forgetting to put a button in the UI.
Generally speaking, in the past the announcement of the next gen product coincides with the current product hitting it's stride with the most high quality games.
Obligatory Penny Arcade link
It's almost a given that the first 24 months or so a console is out, most of the games suck, hard. Certainly their are a gem or two in the manure pile, but it takes about 2.5 years for a strong selection of high quality games to be available. By that time you can buy the console for around 1/2 the original cost, and get those few early good games on the cheap.
Which is kind of strange since it didn't even make it into the first 10 systems reviewed.
A blank stare and mentioning my rates usually shuts them up.
Yea, people don't like nerds with self respect.
Exactly. It comes down to self respect, and if you can't respect yourself why would anyone else.
I don't barter for sex. There's nothing like unremunerated sex.
Exactly, this isn't Safeway! You can't get two for the price of none! If you can't afford to pay me to fix this box, how could you possibly afford to pay me fix your box.
The only people I would fix a PC for free, insist on paying me anyway.
In addition, the people that feel that a soda and a thank-you are sufficient payment will understand why you have a power nap scheduled every time they call.
I've worked for beer (well lots of people will trade beer), candy, dinner, and other assorted "favors".
*Never* give up your time for free. If someone wants it done, they *will* find something.
as well as a "full version of the classic Ultima IX: Ascension."
Because no one in their fricking mind bought it the first time around.
Yes, I bought it. I was out of my mind, I admit it. I thought Ultima 8 was ok too. In my defense though, it was also the only game I've ever returned since I started playing computer games.
Even RG has admitted as much it being a less than stellar moment in the series. This is what happens when you get bought out by a publicly traded company.