That's it. Exploring and building get old quickly.
Disclaimer: This is not girl-bashing.
Many people I know love to play Age of Empires-- until the fighting starts. Most just like to build. And they get attached to their little characters, too! Just look at the popularity of the sims, if you need an example.
While I don't think it would really interest me, I think that if it is done right, there will be a significant market.
I find that software designers often do not take resource limits seriously. Programming is tedious, hard work. The algorithms chosen *are* important, and in some cases you shouldn't simply reach into the API toolbox and use the third-party solutions. There is no substitute for knowing how to write your own sort routines, specialized linked lists, and binary trees.
When designing commercial software, there are basically 2 factors related to this: 1) Does the application really require bleeding-edge performance (extremely low resource usage) and 2) If we take the time to do it right and consequentially takes longer to bring to market, will a competitor gain an advantage?
The choice is highly dependent on the type of project you are developing. Optimized games and server products gain a marketplace advantage over their lesser-optimized brethren. But in most consumer markets, software has become a commodity and high performance isn't really a selling point. Nobody really wants to pay extra for a word-processor that can spell check twice as fast.
What I want to see is an array of HDs made for the consumer. Slap a couple of iPod-style drives together in some sort of RAID configuration, give it a controller, and we'd see a drive with excellent throughput and reliability!.. Just wishing!...
"This is not a problem for anyone and it shouldn't be a concern to anyone, but whenever we post one of these things and... somebody gets ahold of it, it just gets crazy"...From the CNN version
Along with the obligatory Simpsons quote..
Kent Brockman: Professor, without knowing precisely what the danger is, would you say it's time for our viewers to crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside? Professor: Yes I would, Kent.
However, I do support maintaining a certain standard of decency (or "prudishness", if you will) on the public airwaves.
I never hear people complaining about attempts to censor cable, PPV, satellite, etc. I only hear complaints about people not wanting any censorship whatosever of public/network broadcasts.
And while I did not RTFM, the point of the post was to try and rile the slashdot crowd against anybody who is for maintaining decency standards on said public/network broadcasts.
Everybody acts like it's a personal affront that the PTC doesn't want this stuff on public TV. You can still get whatever you want
a) On the internet. b) On cable. c) Via satellite (radio AND TV).
Nobody is blocking your access to what you want to see. They just want to be sure that they won't see anything they don't want to, when tuning in to primetime.
And most undoubtably, they will stop watching TV if their attempts fail. But it's not like they're trying to remove all your rights or anything.
I run my own online game (see my signature), and I understand these issues from a different perspective, the economic one (or dollars and cents, as you put it).
It is hard for us lowly workers to justify a hosting cost in the $100s just to give somebody else a little enjoyment.
While the game you describe no longer has appeal to you (or the other oldbies), it probably appeals to newer players better. From an economic standpoint (detailed in TFA), this is a necessity.
I appreciate your desire to see America return to it's former greatness. However, there is one thing that I've heard too many times to ignore. We are not a democracy, we are a republic.
There is a big difference between the two forms of government. A democracy gives power directly to the people. A republic gives electoral power to the people, and the decision making power to the elected officials.
However, history has proven that the science of today will always be replaced and corrected by the science of tomorrow.. That is, whatever has been "proven" by now will be replaced with something better in a year, or a couple hundred years.
To think we can know everything through science (in the macro or the microscopic) about our universe is just plain stupid.. The Hisenburg (sp?) uncertainty priciple dictates this!
Actually, I'm a proponent of the theory.. And while I'm not an expert on the official "intelligent design" theory, I think it's completely compatible with evolution.. (eg. evolution is the way the design is achieved).
I think the reason that the northern countries are historically more advanced in industry is because of the season cycle. In a tropical area, there is rarely a food shortage. You can harvest what you want, when you want it.
In a cooler climate, where nothing grows during the winter, you'd better have that supply of food built up-- Or you'll starve. It's a simple matter of necessity.
However, when my fingers are cold, I cannot type very well. But when they're warm, they just fly across the keyboard!
IANAL, but I think a class action suit would have a hard time succeeding. It would have to be proven that that victim's information were stolen due to neglegence on the part of the defendant (the state).
While this sounds easy, it would be very difficult to prove that their information was not stolen from some other source. It would not be enough to just say "I'm on the list, and I've been victimized.".
I suspect that by "underwhelming" they meant they couldn't sell enough to cover their costs.
Products and services can thrive without being the biggest or best. But that will always be the goal, because the returns are almost always greater.
Killing a project that costs more than it's worth is good business. For the most part, Sony devices perform their primary function very well. Their TV's are great for watching TV, their consoles are extremely fun, their cameras take good pictures.
A company as big as Sony doesn't get where it is without having business smarts.
"Linux is in a "beat the clock mode". If it can't get into the mainstream soon the corporate interests will legislate it away. As long as it doesn't get stymied by political shenanigans it still has a chance to make Redmond shiver."
This is not true. Linux is doing extremely well as a server solution. It may not be the "best" option, but it's an option considered by many small businesses. Also, with such power players as IBM and Novell (and sometimes Sun) supporting Linux, it won't be legislated away any time soon.
But as far as the desktop goes, it's clearly not ready. Most OS developers don't understand or care enough about user-interface design to beat Redmond at their own game. Until linux apps run with the same uniformity as windows apps (point+click install, common widgits, consistent user interface) it will not have a chance at taking over the desktop.
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Aw man, and I thought they were just doing a server rollback every night!
Name: Lothreador
Server: Deathwing
Vader: If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally.
Disclaimer: This is not girl-bashing.
Many people I know love to play Age of Empires-- until the fighting starts. Most just like to build. And they get attached to their little characters, too! Just look at the popularity of the sims, if you need an example.
While I don't think it would really interest me, I think that if it is done right, there will be a significant market.
When designing commercial software, there are basically 2 factors related to this: 1) Does the application really require bleeding-edge performance (extremely low resource usage) and 2) If we take the time to do it right and consequentially takes longer to bring to market, will a competitor gain an advantage?
The choice is highly dependent on the type of project you are developing. Optimized games and server products gain a marketplace advantage over their lesser-optimized brethren. But in most consumer markets, software has become a commodity and high performance isn't really a selling point. Nobody really wants to pay extra for a word-processor that can spell check twice as fast.
What I want to see is an array of HDs made for the consumer. Slap a couple of iPod-style drives together in some sort of RAID configuration, give it a controller, and we'd see a drive with excellent throughput and reliability! .. Just wishing! ...
What?
"This is not a problem for anyone and it shouldn't be a concern to anyone, but whenever we post one of these things and ... somebody gets ahold of it, it just gets crazy" ...From the CNN version
Along with the obligatory Simpsons quote..
Kent Brockman: Professor, without knowing precisely what the danger is, would you say it's time for our viewers to crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside?
Professor: Yes I would, Kent.
Username: loteck
Password: ub3rl337
Please don't do too much damage to my account!
Gives a new meaning to the term "Genetic Programming".
Ba-dum ching!
I do not support everything the PTC supports.
However, I do support maintaining a certain standard of decency (or "prudishness", if you will) on the public airwaves.
I never hear people complaining about attempts to censor cable, PPV, satellite, etc. I only hear complaints about people not wanting any censorship whatosever of public/network broadcasts.
And while I did not RTFM, the point of the post was to try and rile the slashdot crowd against anybody who is for maintaining decency standards on said public/network broadcasts.
Everybody acts like it's a personal affront that the PTC doesn't want this stuff on public TV. You can still get whatever you want
a) On the internet.
b) On cable.
c) Via satellite (radio AND TV).
Nobody is blocking your access to what you want to see. They just want to be sure that they won't see anything they don't want to, when tuning in to primetime.
And most undoubtably, they will stop watching TV if their attempts fail. But it's not like they're trying to remove all your rights or anything.
I run my own online game (see my signature), and I understand these issues from a different perspective, the economic one (or dollars and cents, as you put it).
It is hard for us lowly workers to justify a hosting cost in the $100s just to give somebody else a little enjoyment.
While the game you describe no longer has appeal to you (or the other oldbies), it probably appeals to newer players better. From an economic standpoint (detailed in TFA), this is a necessity.
I appreciate your desire to see America return to it's former greatness. However, there is one thing that I've heard too many times to ignore. We are not a democracy, we are a republic.
There is a big difference between the two forms of government. A democracy gives power directly to the people. A republic gives electoral power to the people, and the decision making power to the elected officials.
"DoubleClick - the world's leading supplier of cookie"
So they finally acquired Mrs. Fields Cookies? That ough to be one heck of a bake sale!
However, history has proven that the science of today will always be replaced and corrected by the science of tomorrow.. That is, whatever has been "proven" by now will be replaced with something better in a year, or a couple hundred years.
To think we can know everything through science (in the macro or the microscopic) about our universe is just plain stupid.. The Hisenburg (sp?) uncertainty priciple dictates this!
Intelligent design? That's soo 1700s! ...
Actually, I'm a proponent of the theory.. And while I'm not an expert on the official "intelligent design" theory, I think it's completely compatible with evolution.. (eg. evolution is the way the design is achieved).
I know it can be bad karma to reply to my own post, but I have to clear this up.. I meant to type disposable, when I typed "reusable"..
Of course it completely changes the meaning of the post, but.. well.. maybe slashdot should implement an edit feature.
.. But are the reusable rockets rated for manned space-flight?
The theory behind this is that since the person who owns the 800 number is paying for the call, they have a right to know who is really calling.
Didn't you hear? Ashlee Simpson's songs are the preference of the karaoke set!
I think the reason that the northern countries are historically more advanced in industry is because of the season cycle. In a tropical area, there is rarely a food shortage. You can harvest what you want, when you want it.
In a cooler climate, where nothing grows during the winter, you'd better have that supply of food built up-- Or you'll starve. It's a simple matter of necessity.
However, when my fingers are cold, I cannot type very well. But when they're warm, they just fly across the keyboard!
IANAL, but I think a class action suit would have a hard time succeeding. It would have to be proven that that victim's information were stolen due to neglegence on the part of the defendant (the state).
While this sounds easy, it would be very difficult to prove that their information was not stolen from some other source. It would not be enough to just say "I'm on the list, and I've been victimized.".
I suspect that by "underwhelming" they meant they couldn't sell enough to cover their costs.
Products and services can thrive without being the biggest or best. But that will always be the goal, because the returns are almost always greater.
Killing a project that costs more than it's worth is good business. For the most part, Sony devices perform their primary function very well. Their TV's are great for watching TV, their consoles are extremely fun, their cameras take good pictures.
A company as big as Sony doesn't get where it is without having business smarts.
This is not true. Linux is doing extremely well as a server solution. It may not be the "best" option, but it's an option considered by many small businesses. Also, with such power players as IBM and Novell (and sometimes Sun) supporting Linux, it won't be legislated away any time soon.
But as far as the desktop goes, it's clearly not ready. Most OS developers don't understand or care enough about user-interface design to beat Redmond at their own game. Until linux apps run with the same uniformity as windows apps (point+click install, common widgits, consistent user interface) it will not have a chance at taking over the desktop.
The theory behind it is that since the owner of the 800 number is paying for the call, he has the right to know who is calling.