I don't get why companies insist on trying to make gaming tablets, sure they might be fine for angrybirds, but I think you'd be hardpressed to find any hardcore gamer looking to buy a tablet to game on. Maybe there is a target audience out there that isn't imaginary, but I just know I don't see it.
I have a scar on my leg, when I got it, sure that made me realize "hey I should be more careful with sharp objects around me," but by no means did it change who I was. Similarly, metal skin wouldn't change who I am, it would merely change the fact that I no longer have flesh - and that I don't need to be quite as careful around sharp objects as I do now.
That could be the wrong variation of it, there are about 20 of them after all (okay, not quite). But yeah, the GS2 is definitely still getting updates.
Lol, tell that to the people complaining about the whole "X stopped working after iTunes made me install update Y" which has been plaguing iOS devices the past few months.
I've had nothing but good experiences with even the more recent CM 10.1 nightlies on my Galaxy S3, the RC builds are definitely stable enough for day to day use (at least on the GS3, although I don't see why the Note would suffer from any major bugs this far along in development - I used to have similar issues to what you described with the rebooting during calls, for me at least these were resolved long ago).
I've had nothing but great experiences using Odin. Of course, I've also grown to love the ROM Manager app, which allows me to keep CWM up to date (I got the premium version for CWM touch, which I've grown to love)
I agree with you, and thanks for the feedback on my first article. It's really about asking yourself "what level of understanding do I expect the reader to have right off the bat, and how can I concisely put in possibly useful information into the article?" I've found this to be an enlightening experience, and look forward to posting articles in the future, and learning from the mistakes I've made as I go.
I actually agree with you, since I wrote the article I consider this to be good feedback, in retrospect I should have described briefly what Cyanogenmod is, aside from some formatting changes my post was pretty much unedited. Granted, one can probably figure out what Cyanogenmod is through the context (talking about android releases and whatnot), it should be made clearer for people who don't, or wouldn't know what it is (say iOS/WP users). So thanks for the feedback, I intend on being more clear for future articles I write.
You've got the order wrong, there will be a lot less pirating when companies realize that DRM is what's killing their sales. DRM only hurts the people who buy the software, not the people who pirate it. Really, it's the pirates that are getting superior software (due to removed DRM), and they're getting it for free. There's no way you can logically argue that you can put an end to DRM by eliminating piracy. If you eliminate DRM though, it's much easier to end piracy.
DRM doesn't protect companies from pirates (and companies who believe it does are idiotic), no matter how good of a system they come up with eventually there will be a way to bypass it. The reality of the situation is that developing DRM is a complete waste of resources, because people will get past it - so the cost of developing DRM really just cuts into their profits more.
tl;dr: You have it backwards, end DRM to (help) stop Piracy. Also DRM is idiotic in general.
Screw DirectX, openGL 4.x can do anything directX11 can do and can run on just about any platform. For the sake of cross-compatibility - and hell, all compatibility in general, more games should use openGL, directX is a locked down and can only run on Windows and Xbox. I'm not saying DirectX isn't good at what it does, it is. I just don't think it's worth it.
This was using an i7 and GTX 680, so really for slower rigs it's not "more than good enough." Read the actual source article before making these comments, seriously.
Very true. You have no idea how many people think "Noitatsidem Eht" is an actual name, from some foreign country. It's not, in fact it's originally derived from the name of a healing structure in the open source game Tremulous... Read it backwords =P
Simply because, until a website starts requiring an SS number, or similar, there's no true way to verify if somebody is using their real name. I don't use my legal name on ANY websites (even you, google+), that would be ridiculous. It's no different than letting an employer listen in on all of your one-on-one conversations, to your thoughts on politics. If it does get bad, really, more than anything, it will be effectively a form of corporate censorship.
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I don't get why companies insist on trying to make gaming tablets, sure they might be fine for angrybirds, but I think you'd be hardpressed to find any hardcore gamer looking to buy a tablet to game on. Maybe there is a target audience out there that isn't imaginary, but I just know I don't see it.
I have a scar on my leg, when I got it, sure that made me realize "hey I should be more careful with sharp objects around me," but by no means did it change who I was. Similarly, metal skin wouldn't change who I am, it would merely change the fact that I no longer have flesh - and that I don't need to be quite as careful around sharp objects as I do now.
Streaming my memories? No thanks, my brain stays off the cloud.
Not all cybermen are slow, and some borgs are capable of independent thought. Just sayin'
Okay, why haven't you been modded up?
That could be the wrong variation of it, there are about 20 of them after all (okay, not quite). But yeah, the GS2 is definitely still getting updates.
Lol, tell that to the people complaining about the whole "X stopped working after iTunes made me install update Y" which has been plaguing iOS devices the past few months.
I've had nothing but good experiences with even the more recent CM 10.1 nightlies on my Galaxy S3, the RC builds are definitely stable enough for day to day use (at least on the GS3, although I don't see why the Note would suffer from any major bugs this far along in development - I used to have similar issues to what you described with the rebooting during calls, for me at least these were resolved long ago).
For the first time in the history of history, I'm glad I have the dual core variant o.o
I've had nothing but great experiences using Odin. Of course, I've also grown to love the ROM Manager app, which allows me to keep CWM up to date (I got the premium version for CWM touch, which I've grown to love)
I agree with you, and thanks for the feedback on my first article. It's really about asking yourself "what level of understanding do I expect the reader to have right off the bat, and how can I concisely put in possibly useful information into the article?" I've found this to be an enlightening experience, and look forward to posting articles in the future, and learning from the mistakes I've made as I go.
That's why there's unofficial ports around =P
I actually agree with you, since I wrote the article I consider this to be good feedback, in retrospect I should have described briefly what Cyanogenmod is, aside from some formatting changes my post was pretty much unedited. Granted, one can probably figure out what Cyanogenmod is through the context (talking about android releases and whatnot), it should be made clearer for people who don't, or wouldn't know what it is (say iOS/WP users). So thanks for the feedback, I intend on being more clear for future articles I write.
openbox is faster.
Computers used to be analog, but they screamed for digital logic. We live in a digital era for a reason.
You've got the order wrong, there will be a lot less pirating when companies realize that DRM is what's killing their sales. DRM only hurts the people who buy the software, not the people who pirate it. Really, it's the pirates that are getting superior software (due to removed DRM), and they're getting it for free. There's no way you can logically argue that you can put an end to DRM by eliminating piracy. If you eliminate DRM though, it's much easier to end piracy.
DRM doesn't protect companies from pirates (and companies who believe it does are idiotic), no matter how good of a system they come up with eventually there will be a way to bypass it. The reality of the situation is that developing DRM is a complete waste of resources, because people will get past it - so the cost of developing DRM really just cuts into their profits more.
tl;dr: You have it backwards, end DRM to (help) stop Piracy. Also DRM is idiotic in general.
Problem is a low spec PC isn't designed for gaming. Games aren't optimized as well for PCs as they are for consoles.
I'll be wishing them luck finding all 7 dragon balls. They'll need it with a goal this hilarious.
Screw DirectX, openGL 4.x can do anything directX11 can do and can run on just about any platform. For the sake of cross-compatibility - and hell, all compatibility in general, more games should use openGL, directX is a locked down and can only run on Windows and Xbox. I'm not saying DirectX isn't good at what it does, it is. I just don't think it's worth it.
This was using an i7 and GTX 680, so really for slower rigs it's not "more than good enough." Read the actual source article before making these comments, seriously.
Very true. You have no idea how many people think "Noitatsidem Eht" is an actual name, from some foreign country. It's not, in fact it's originally derived from the name of a healing structure in the open source game Tremulous... Read it backwords =P
Too bad I use a nick name on FB.
Actually, very good point. Mod this coward up.
I did just notice some irony between what I just stated, and my signature... Waiting to be modded down, lmao.
Simply because, until a website starts requiring an SS number, or similar, there's no true way to verify if somebody is using their real name. I don't use my legal name on ANY websites (even you, google+), that would be ridiculous. It's no different than letting an employer listen in on all of your one-on-one conversations, to your thoughts on politics. If it does get bad, really, more than anything, it will be effectively a form of corporate censorship.