That's just great, of all the people to start cloning, it had to be the british. Not that I have anything against them, I'd just rather see more of a different nationality. Perhaps sweeden, or spain; for me they're definately easier to look at.
I remember when I was growing up (a long long time ago...) when the Atari 2600 was released, and later the original NES. If it had been up to me, I probably would have been sitting at the TV all day long playing games; however, my parents wouldn't go for that. (Maybe they knew I needed to get outside occasionally, or maybe they just wanted to get rid of me for a few hours)
Anyway, I feel that was the best thing they could have done. I'll be the first one to testify as to how addicting video games can be, which is why even now I can rarely play a game for more than an hour or so without forcing myself to get up and walk around for a bit to detach. There's nothing wrong with getting into a game, but getting so involved that you don't get out and do other things is not good for you.
But the sad thing is that this really is news. How often does public outcry actually get something changed? (Other than that who Star Wars/nSync fiasco)
And just when I though complaining about something wouldn't do any good... [END HUMOR]
Actually, I don't think he was talking about/. moderation in general. I believe what he was refering to was the abuse of this moderation system by the editors.
I have seen one instance (the link seems to be down, I think someone mentioned it a little higher in this thread) where hundereds of users moderated up a comment, and every time that happened an editor would bust it back down to -1. Not only that, but every reply to that comment was modded down to -1 regardless of what user moderation was done, and from what people have said, anyone who rated one of the editor mods as unfair had all moderation and metamoderation ability permanently revoked.
That sure sounds like censorship to me, and although this is the only instance I've actually seen, I've heard of this happening on a smaller scale before. A lot of people seem to be linking horror stories like this in the sigs, next time you see one try following it. Interesting reading...
No, the fact that we have formed a new country does mean that we don't accept English law.
When this country was formed, the founders based their new laws on their idea of what would be fair and just. Now just by human nature they would be keeping some of the laws that England had, after all they weren't all bad. However, even in these cases they didn't simply copy the old laws into the new books, they weren't that lazy.
Besides, the laws are defined solely on how the courts interpret them. Just because our laws have similar origins does not mean that they have stayed that way. As dynamic as they are, odds are you wouldn't be able to find a single law that is completely identical between the two countries.
Am I the only one who doesn't think this is common sense? (and not trolling)
There was this thing called a "Revolution" a few hundred years ago, which means the American colonies threw off Brittish rule and formed a new government, with new laws and such. We don't worship a queen, so why would we follow her laws?
Looks like the editors dropped the ball on this one, should have posted it on thursday. NASA's next project will probably involve setting our moon and one of Saturn's moons up on a blind date.
The GBA is simply highly dependant on the art on Feng Shui and contortionism. All you have to do is position it in the right manner, especially in relation to any light sources in the room, and it becomes clear as a bell. It's even easier outside, just make sure that there are no large objects preventing the suns rays from striking the screen.
Well, I am also happy to see Moulin Rouge get nominated. When it first came out in theaters I refused to go see it. For some reason it just didn't look like something I'd like. But, when the dvd came out my girlfried wanted it so bad I got it for her. I sat next to her reading while she watched it, but about 15 minutes into the movie I put my book down and was lost in the movie. Naturally, I've seen it 4 or 5 times since;-)
Contrary to popular belief (at least here), Linux is just not ready for the everyday person's desktop. While it's true that it is getting there, why not focus on it's strengths, and let Linux grow as an OS where it fits in and is accepted?
Windows works. It may not be perfect, but it gets the job done, especially when the job is pure entertainment. That's why I have a computer at home, and I bet that's why a large majority of home computers are bought. I also have a linux partition on there, but I haven't booted into linux in over a year. I simply have no need for it, and everything I use my computer for can be done without problems under windows.
So much for the posting guidelines... (If you can't be deep, be funny)
Oh well, everyone find something different funny, I'll just try to be more obvious next time.
(Am I the only one who thinks Offtopic should be +1? The most and probably only interesting conversations I've been in are the ones that wander over all kinds of different topics.)
Kinda scary, the guy is reported dead five minutes after posting a reply in this thread. Makes you wonder how safe slashdot really is. Now I'll definately be looking over my shoulder every time I hit that submit button.
(Now what would be really funny would be an announcement that several people, all named Anonymous Coward were found dead around the same time)
Checked out his website, got a laugh out of it. Apparently during the case, he was using his website to keep us informed of the progress of the case. So, he was defending his right to keep his domain, on which he reported on the defending of his right to keep his domain, on which he reported on the defending......etc
Sorry, the ironic tags must have gotten parsed out. It was supposed to be funny, as only someone who has never used a computer would truley be unbiased as to what the best OS is.
More cache is fine and good, but when memory requirements are getting to be around 100-200MB just for a word proccessor (slightly exagerated) I'd like a good bit more on chip memory. It's already big anyway, why not slap on a bit more L2?
Well, I've never used a computer in my life, so I obviously have no bias whatsoever in this. I don't know the details of why Windows is said to be more secure than linux (slashdotted already, of course) but it seems pretty obvious.
I'm not one to bash Linux, though I prefer a real *nix any day. However, I'm not one to bash Windows either, it's actually a pretty good OS. (Something that I can see a lot more now that I work with a copmpany designing systems dozens of time more bloated and complicated than even XP) The real reason Windows seems so much more insecure is because so many people use it, and it's become such a standard that it makes an easy target for custom made cracking tools. It's just as easy, if not easier, for someone who knows what he's doing to break into a linux system and completely take over. In fact, it's always seemed to me like someone could do more damage with a cracked linux box than with a Windows one.
But of course windows doesn't stand a chance here, it's hard to argue with an "I'm right because I said so" attitude that a lot of the more vocal people seem to have. I honestly thought my monitor was going to burst into flames when I started reading the above comments...
One problem that you have to watch out for with digital security systems is random glitches. Sure, it doesn't happen too often, but when it does it can be a real hassle.
At the company I work for, our security system one day decided to change all the codes, so nobody could get in or out of the building. It turns out that something triggered a complet reset, erasing everything and restoring the default settings.
It's funny now, we all laugh about it, but craving a smoke while locked inside can be very stressful. I don't know how many times I was tempted to break a window and escape....
It really is a shame they didn't survive. Loki was responsible for pretty much the only good games out there for linux.
Since computer games are such a big part of the personal computer industry, then actually having a variety of games on a given OS is almost essential for it's success in the home. If Loki had been more successfull, we might have seen more other companies start porting games. As it is I'll just have to go back to xpilot...
Well, in a few dozen years, we might have the technology to make it practical. Might as well get started now...
Seriously, though, how much of the web is practical anyway? A good bit of it is solely for entertainment or amusement, and better graphics is usually preferred, especially over text.
Slashdot Mirror
That's just great, of all the people to start cloning, it had to be the british. Not that I have anything against them, I'd just rather see more of a different nationality. Perhaps sweeden, or spain; for me they're definately easier to look at.
[/. disclaimer: Yes, this was a joke]
So if I accuse you of fraud you think privacy laws should be suspended allowing me to post your picture all over the place further accusing you?
Remember, even if we all know it was a scam, he's still innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
I remember when I was growing up (a long long time ago...) when the Atari 2600 was released, and later the original NES. If it had been up to me, I probably would have been sitting at the TV all day long playing games; however, my parents wouldn't go for that. (Maybe they knew I needed to get outside occasionally, or maybe they just wanted to get rid of me for a few hours)
Anyway, I feel that was the best thing they could have done. I'll be the first one to testify as to how addicting video games can be, which is why even now I can rarely play a game for more than an hour or so without forcing myself to get up and walk around for a bit to detach. There's nothing wrong with getting into a game, but getting so involved that you don't get out and do other things is not good for you.
But the sad thing is that this really is news. How often does public outcry actually get something changed? (Other than that who Star Wars/nSync fiasco)
And just when I though complaining about something wouldn't do any good...
[END HUMOR]
Actually, I don't think he was talking about /. moderation in general. I believe what he was refering to was the abuse of this moderation system by the editors.
I have seen one instance (the link seems to be down, I think someone mentioned it a little higher in this thread) where hundereds of users moderated up a comment, and every time that happened an editor would bust it back down to -1. Not only that, but every reply to that comment was modded down to -1 regardless of what user moderation was done, and from what people have said, anyone who rated one of the editor mods as unfair had all moderation and metamoderation ability permanently revoked.
That sure sounds like censorship to me, and although this is the only instance I've actually seen, I've heard of this happening on a smaller scale before. A lot of people seem to be linking horror stories like this in the sigs, next time you see one try following it. Interesting reading...
No, the fact that we have formed a new country does mean that we don't accept English law.
When this country was formed, the founders based their new laws on their idea of what would be fair and just. Now just by human nature they would be keeping some of the laws that England had, after all they weren't all bad. However, even in these cases they didn't simply copy the old laws into the new books, they weren't that lazy.
Besides, the laws are defined solely on how the courts interpret them. Just because our laws have similar origins does not mean that they have stayed that way. As dynamic as they are, odds are you wouldn't be able to find a single law that is completely identical between the two countries.
Am I the only one who doesn't think this is common sense? (and not trolling)
There was this thing called a "Revolution" a few hundred years ago, which means the American colonies threw off Brittish rule and formed a new government, with new laws and such. We don't worship a queen, so why would we follow her laws?
Looks like the editors dropped the ball on this one, should have posted it on thursday. NASA's next project will probably involve setting our moon and one of Saturn's moons up on a blind date.
The GBA is simply highly dependant on the art on Feng Shui and contortionism. All you have to do is position it in the right manner, especially in relation to any light sources in the room, and it becomes clear as a bell. It's even easier outside, just make sure that there are no large objects preventing the suns rays from striking the screen.
It's not just a game, it's applied art!
Well, I am also happy to see Moulin Rouge get nominated. When it first came out in theaters I refused to go see it. For some reason it just didn't look like something I'd like. But, when the dvd came out my girlfried wanted it so bad I got it for her. I sat next to her reading while she watched it, but about 15 minutes into the movie I put my book down and was lost in the movie. Naturally, I've seen it 4 or 5 times since ;-)
Miguel makes a comment about a linux project being based on microsoft technology
RMS takes offense.
OK, who was suprised???
[HUMOR]
Though I wouldn't want one of these for an evac chopper.... Some things just can't be replaced.
[END HUMOR]
Contrary to popular belief (at least here), Linux is just not ready for the everyday person's desktop. While it's true that it is getting there, why not focus on it's strengths, and let Linux grow as an OS where it fits in and is accepted?
Windows works. It may not be perfect, but it gets the job done, especially when the job is pure entertainment. That's why I have a computer at home, and I bet that's why a large majority of home computers are bought. I also have a linux partition on there, but I haven't booted into linux in over a year. I simply have no need for it, and everything I use my computer for can be done without problems under windows.
So much for the posting guidelines... (If you can't be deep, be funny)
Oh well, everyone find something different funny, I'll just try to be more obvious next time.
(Am I the only one who thinks Offtopic should be +1? The most and probably only interesting conversations I've been in are the ones that wander over all kinds of different topics.)
Kinda scary, the guy is reported dead five minutes after posting a reply in this thread. Makes you wonder how safe slashdot really is. Now I'll definately be looking over my shoulder every time I hit that submit button.
(Now what would be really funny would be an announcement that several people, all named Anonymous Coward were found dead around the same time)
Checked out his website, got a laugh out of it. Apparently during the case, he was using his website to keep us informed of the progress of the case. So, he was defending his right to keep his domain, on which he reported on the defending of his right to keep his domain, on which he reported on the defending......etc
Sorry, the ironic tags must have gotten parsed out. It was supposed to be funny, as only someone who has never used a computer would truley be unbiased as to what the best OS is.
More cache is fine and good, but when memory requirements are getting to be around 100-200MB just for a word proccessor (slightly exagerated) I'd like a good bit more on chip memory. It's already big anyway, why not slap on a bit more L2?
Well, I've never used a computer in my life, so I obviously have no bias whatsoever in this. I don't know the details of why Windows is said to be more secure than linux (slashdotted already, of course) but it seems pretty obvious.
I'm not one to bash Linux, though I prefer a real *nix any day. However, I'm not one to bash Windows either, it's actually a pretty good OS. (Something that I can see a lot more now that I work with a copmpany designing systems dozens of time more bloated and complicated than even XP) The real reason Windows seems so much more insecure is because so many people use it, and it's become such a standard that it makes an easy target for custom made cracking tools. It's just as easy, if not easier, for someone who knows what he's doing to break into a linux system and completely take over. In fact, it's always seemed to me like someone could do more damage with a cracked linux box than with a Windows one.
But of course windows doesn't stand a chance here, it's hard to argue with an "I'm right because I said so" attitude that a lot of the more vocal people seem to have. I honestly thought my monitor was going to burst into flames when I started reading the above comments...
Actually, that's why most people start smoking. If that was the only reason I still did then I would have quit years ago.
Unfortunately, it's a lot harder than I ever imagined. (Actually, the problem is that it's a lot different than I ever imagined.)
One problem that you have to watch out for with digital security systems is random glitches. Sure, it doesn't happen too often, but when it does it can be a real hassle.
At the company I work for, our security system one day decided to change all the codes, so nobody could get in or out of the building. It turns out that something triggered a complet reset, erasing everything and restoring the default settings.
It's funny now, we all laugh about it, but craving a smoke while locked inside can be very stressful. I don't know how many times I was tempted to break a window and escape....
It really is a shame they didn't survive. Loki was responsible for pretty much the only good games out there for linux.
Since computer games are such a big part of the personal computer industry, then actually having a variety of games on a given OS is almost essential for it's success in the home. If Loki had been more successfull, we might have seen more other companies start porting games. As it is I'll just have to go back to xpilot...
Well, it wouldn't be hands-free, just no hands working the computer....
Sorry, couldn't resist that one
Well, in a few dozen years, we might have the technology to make it practical. Might as well get started now...
Seriously, though, how much of the web is practical anyway? A good bit of it is solely for entertainment or amusement, and better graphics is usually preferred, especially over text.
(Meta on)
Just out of curiosity, how can the first comment on a subject be redundant? That just strikes me as really bizzare.
(Meta off)