If this is like netflix with downloads instead of DVD, it would rock. I already pay about $20 a month to netflix to get movies. If i get unlimited downloads with the same amount, i would gladly shell out the money and cancel my cable subscription at the same time. This has the potnetial to really hurt netflix AND blockbuster really hard. Combine this with some sort of mac mini home theater set up and you are all set.
i wonder if this is an announcemnet of a generic copy. Indians usually leave the Rnd to other companies then use that research to make generic copies of drugs. That way they do not need to invest money in developing the drug, just copying it. This allows them to charge much less for the drug and still make money because there were almost no costs in developing it. Sucks for the company that did the Rnd though.
you know I hate hearing europeans (EU) complain about this. The reason it takes so long is not only do you not use NTSC like the US and Japan, you dont even have a standard (PAL,SECAM etc). Then you dont even have a standard language. In Australia, US, Canada etc it is english. In Japan it is Japanese. In europe, it has to be translated into several languages. Even though England speaks english and there is a version of the game in english, it has to wait for a french translation. Who's fault is that? not tha game makers.
I know, you're so right. Only on a network run by a fascist military and a website hosted in a fascist country can someone post a message like that without a second thought!
There is a big difference between alphabetic and logographic writing systems. Chinese kids are not "learning the alphabet" they are learning words like you learn vocabulary in english class. You dont seem to understand how the language works. Japanese also uses chinese characters (kanji) there is a japanese syllabary (kana) just because people are learning new Kanji every day does not mean they are "learning the alphabet" every day. The same goes for korean which has hanja and Hangul. These people are not "learning the alphabet". Ignorance is really bliss isnt it?
"and still be teaching people to read in highschool (see the Chinese alphabet - ask a native Chinese speaker how many grade levels they spent learning their alphabet sometime) rather than teaching other useful subjects (maths and science anyone?) during that time."
Good god. Sounds like another slashdotter going off on a rant not knowing what he is talking about but acting as if he does. You dont need to ask a native chinese speaker how many years they spent learning the chinese alphabet. I have the answer for you right here: ZERO. None. nada. Chinese has no alphabet. There is a phonetic system often called bopomofo written in a roman alphabet that is used to teach simplified chinese and that was made in the 50s.
Right, and the chinese are really hurting in the field of math and science.
This has got to be one of the dumbest posts on slashdot in a while. Not only is your cause non existant (the chinese alphabet) but your conclusion (the dearth of chinese scientists ) is also wrong.
"High Definition is such a stupid direction the industries taking."
it should be pointed out that part of it is 9/11. What? 9/11? yes, the gov wants to clear out the frequencies used by analog TV and give it to emergency responders as a uniform frequencey for communication. That is why there is a analog cutof date that is in the law.
Hmm it seems someone doesnt know what Pax Romana means. The console war was hardly peaceful , Sega was not on top and it has nothing to do with Romans.
well, good for you then. your logic that "everyone" has seen a walmart therefore if someone says they have not seen a walmart, they are a liar is really quite remarkable.
You saw the map yourself. There are ZERO walmarts in the greater boston area. Appreantly one of them is accesable at the end of one T lines. Beyond that, AFIK you need a car to get to them. If you are like me and do not own a car, its not going to happen.
I get the distinct impression I've been trolled. But let me end this thread with one of your own comments:
"I'd like you to take a look at your comment. It is rude and does not promote conversation. I stated that there was a community impact caused by the behavior. You obviously don't think there is a community impact. But rather than say something like, "I don't see any community impact." you assume you know everything and tell me I am wrong - clearly without knowing what impact I believe it has.
It's shameful that this is how you've chosen to communicate."
on demand also has no selection thats why itunes movie store would be huge. Heck i have HBO and HBO on demand and there is still not much beyond your cookie cutter popular stuff. Good luck finding a kurosawa movie on Comcast on demand.
sigh. look at that map again. They are all in small towns outside of the greater boston area. Apparently one of them is accessable on the southmost end of one of the T lines (I've never seen it and who's going to go looking) but thats about it.
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Wikipedia:
An encyclopedia that anyone can edit and often has wrong info.
liberalism? huh? you need to figure out what liberal means (notice the small L). Liberal= leftist. liberal= free. BIG difference.
If this is like netflix with downloads instead of DVD, it would rock. I already pay about $20 a month to netflix to get movies. If i get unlimited downloads with the same amount, i would gladly shell out the money and cancel my cable subscription at the same time. This has the potnetial to really hurt netflix AND blockbuster really hard. Combine this with some sort of mac mini home theater set up and you are all set.
i wonder if this is an announcemnet of a generic copy. Indians usually leave the Rnd to other companies then use that research to make generic copies of drugs. That way they do not need to invest money in developing the drug, just copying it. This allows them to charge much less for the drug and still make money because there were almost no costs in developing it. Sucks for the company that did the Rnd though.
I cant remember the last time nintendo used mario as its image. the mascot is truly dead.
its not a game, it is a Dos based health care system simulator.
Anyone else think this sounds a lot like the xbox 360? encryption keys and all.
notice i wrote EU there when talking about Europe. EU is a wannabe state.
you know I hate hearing europeans (EU) complain about this. The reason it takes so long is not only do you not use NTSC like the US and Japan, you dont even have a standard (PAL,SECAM etc). Then you dont even have a standard language. In Australia, US, Canada etc it is english. In Japan it is Japanese. In europe, it has to be translated into several languages. Even though England speaks english and there is a version of the game in english, it has to wait for a french translation. Who's fault is that? not tha game makers.
I know, you're so right. Only on a network run by a fascist military and a website hosted in a fascist country can someone post a message like that without a second thought!
There is a big difference between alphabetic and logographic writing systems. Chinese kids are not "learning the alphabet" they are learning words like you learn vocabulary in english class. You dont seem to understand how the language works. Japanese also uses chinese characters (kanji) there is a japanese syllabary (kana) just because people are learning new Kanji every day does not mean they are "learning the alphabet" every day. The same goes for korean which has hanja and Hangul. These people are not "learning the alphabet". Ignorance is really bliss isnt it?
jeez, only on slashdot.
as if the fall of communism and socialism were not enough.
Hopefully the next time there is a tsunami, Bush wont be blamed for it again.
Taiwan, Japan (after WW2) and a whole boat load of new europe countries after 1990
Dont you mean KMage?
"and still be teaching people to read in highschool (see the Chinese alphabet - ask a native Chinese speaker how many grade levels they spent learning their alphabet sometime) rather than teaching other useful subjects (maths and science anyone?) during that time."
Good god. Sounds like another slashdotter going off on a rant not knowing what he is talking about but acting as if he does. You dont need to ask a native chinese speaker how many years they spent learning the chinese alphabet. I have the answer for you right here: ZERO. None. nada. Chinese has no alphabet. There is a phonetic system often called bopomofo written in a roman alphabet that is used to teach simplified chinese and that was made in the 50s.
Right, and the chinese are really hurting in the field of math and science.
This has got to be one of the dumbest posts on slashdot in a while. Not only is your cause non existant (the chinese alphabet) but your conclusion (the dearth of chinese scientists ) is also wrong.
take that Playstation 3!
I think Gmail has done a pretty good job of establishing itself outside the search realm.
"High Definition is such a stupid direction the industries taking."
it should be pointed out that part of it is 9/11. What? 9/11? yes, the gov wants to clear out the frequencies used by analog TV and give it to emergency responders as a uniform frequencey for communication. That is why there is a analog cutof date that is in the law.
"Paypal, the biggest competitor uses 1,9% and $0,30"
I know we hate papal, but 19%, $30 ? huh? whats with the comma placement?
what? no all of mp3?
That is a horrible ad. It looks like a 5 yearold made it. Compare it to the firefox ad, they are in different leagues.
"It was the pinnacle of Segas Pax Romana."
Hmm it seems someone doesnt know what Pax Romana means. The console war was hardly peaceful , Sega was not on top and it has nothing to do with Romans.
well, good for you then. your logic that "everyone" has seen a walmart therefore if someone says they have not seen a walmart, they are a liar is really quite remarkable.
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You saw the map yourself. There are ZERO walmarts in the greater boston area. Appreantly one of them is accesable at the end of one T lines. Beyond that, AFIK you need a car to get to them. If you are like me and do not own a car, its not going to happen.
I get the distinct impression I've been trolled. But let me end this thread with one of your own comments:
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=188596&cid=15
"I'd like you to take a look at your comment. It is rude and does not promote conversation. I stated that there was a community impact caused by the behavior. You obviously don't think there is a community impact. But rather than say something like, "I don't see any community impact." you assume you know everything and tell me I am wrong - clearly without knowing what impact I believe it has.
It's shameful that this is how you've chosen to communicate."
on demand also has no selection thats why itunes movie store would be huge. Heck i have HBO and HBO on demand and there is still not much beyond your cookie cutter popular stuff. Good luck finding a kurosawa movie on Comcast on demand.
sigh. look at that map again. They are all in small towns outside of the greater boston area. Apparently one of them is accessable on the southmost end of one of the T lines (I've never seen it and who's going to go looking) but thats about it.