I couldn't find any additional information regarding the serial number, but the article on The Register just mentions that it has one. It doesn't say where. For all we know, it's stamped into the plastic. Doesn't say that it's written into the filesystem or anything (although that would make more sense, from a copy-prevention standpoint).
I've bought every version of Delorme's Street Atlas since version 4. The interface has always worked extremely well for me and the directions are top-notch. Plus, it integrates directly with my Garmin GPS. The only downside is that it doesn't run well under WINE, so I have to boot to Windows to use it.:-(
However, the rich plot, the voice acting, the music, the ambiance serve to make this a worthy game to play. And they finally got Bullet Time right. In MP1, you had to use it so sparingly that it was almost useless. The Quenten Tarantino feel to the Bullet Time cinematics were awesome. I would have preferred a little bit more play between cutscenes, though. Seemed like just when you got going, you had to stop for a three minute cutscene. Max Payne (and MP2) ranks up there in my top three (including Thief/Thief2 and Splinter Cell). I'm so tired of Run 'n Gun that it's nice to see the occasional gem with something extra to offer.
it obviously only works on a punctual basis and not as a permanent protection.
FWIW, Ad-Aware isn't supposed to work that way. It's on-demand only. If you want the on-access scanner (Ad-Watch), you have to actually pay the $20 for Ad-Adware Pro (which I highly recommend, by the way, as it works *great*). Oh, and just like your favorite anti-virus, you have to keep the signatures up to date.
I absolutely refuse to tolerate any SMS spam on my cellphone. My gripe is not so much the cost as the inconvenince of having my phone go off every thirty seconds, then trying to sift through to figure out what's legitimate. The first time I get an SMS spam, I'm having the "feature" disabled on my phone since SMS will then become completely useless.
Next time you beat off, focus for a second and think about all of the audible sounds that you are eminating in your pud-pounding fury. Now imagine how those sounds will fill an echo-riddled restroom.
Yeah, completely aside from that, you know, "spanking in public" thing...
I don't remember voting for anyone in the FCC. I thought it was the job of Congress to levy new taxes. Oh, that's right, it's not a tax, it's a tariff. *sigh*
I agree that the range sucks, but I also have a T68i and a Jabra headset and the headset is *awesome*. I can actually use my cellphone in the car safely because I don't have to fumble with wires. It's totally voice activated, so my hands don't even need to leave the steering wheel.
That said, I wish Bluetooth had wider acceptance and a bit more in terms of implementation (connecting my phone to my PC, for example, isn't the effortless task is should be...)
I wouldn't compare this at all to a TiVo. It's more like a digital audio recorder. The best features of TiVo (and similar) are the live buffer and the automatic scheduling (Wishlists). Other than the internal memory replacing a cassette tape, this is just a Walkman with a timer.
If I can tell it to automatically record every episode of NPR's All Things Considered (NOT 'record anything on channel X at 8:00 PM every Friday'), then we'll talk.
A museum is not an appropriate venue for football. I think any rational person would agree to that. A park, however, is an ideal place for geocaching. The biggest complaint in the article is wear-and-tear on the grounds, as well as litter. Banning geocaching to stop those two complaints is ridiculous. Picnics cause wear-and-tear and litter as well. We should ban those too. In fact, lets ban everything in the park, shrinkwrap it, and not let anyone use it in case it gets fingerprints on it.
Unfortunately, the levels were designed such that the only useful weapon for that purpose was the rocket launcher. The scarcity of ammo and the fact that most walls were "hardened" made it useless. You waste 90% of your ammo just trying to find a wall they'll let you blow up. However, I agree that deformable terrain should be standard in all FPS games now. Can't imagine why Red Faction was the last one to have it.
Make sure not to buy cards from American or Carlton. By the time the next holiday rolls around, the situation will probably be resolved.
I don't buy greeting cards anyway. There's something offensive about being charged USD$3.50 for a piece of mass-produced folded cardboard. Especially with the ready availability of The Gimp and/or greeting card software.
I cannot possibly say enough good things about Speakeasy. Although I don't care for the high price, I feel it's *well* worth it for the type of service they provide.
I refuse to buy anything from someone who doesn't respect my browser. Take a look at the obnoxious javascript he uses. Disabling right-click with javascript, indeed!
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I couldn't find any additional information regarding the serial number, but the article on The Register just mentions that it has one. It doesn't say where. For all we know, it's stamped into the plastic. Doesn't say that it's written into the filesystem or anything (although that would make more sense, from a copy-prevention standpoint).
I've bought every version of Delorme's Street Atlas since version 4. The interface has always worked extremely well for me and the directions are top-notch. Plus, it integrates directly with my Garmin GPS. The only downside is that it doesn't run well under WINE, so I have to boot to Windows to use it. :-(
I can definitely see some of the game's flaws:
Too short, too linear, too easy.
However, the rich plot, the voice acting, the music, the ambiance serve to make this a worthy game to play. And they finally got Bullet Time right. In MP1, you had to use it so sparingly that it was almost useless. The Quenten Tarantino feel to the Bullet Time cinematics were awesome. I would have preferred a little bit more play between cutscenes, though. Seemed like just when you got going, you had to stop for a three minute cutscene. Max Payne (and MP2) ranks up there in my top three (including Thief/Thief2 and Splinter Cell). I'm so tired of Run 'n Gun that it's nice to see the occasional gem with something extra to offer.
The pigeons are getting tired.
it obviously only works on a punctual basis and not as a permanent protection.
FWIW, Ad-Aware isn't supposed to work that way. It's on-demand only. If you want the on-access scanner (Ad-Watch), you have to actually pay the $20 for Ad-Adware Pro (which I highly recommend, by the way, as it works *great*). Oh, and just like your favorite anti-virus, you have to keep the signatures up to date.
Nasty. Sprint's the only service I haven't used, and if that's typical of how they treat their customers, you can bet I never will.
Easy. YOu just call your carrier and tell them to cancel that part of your service. I haven't had a carrier yet that can't do that.
I absolutely refuse to tolerate any SMS spam on my cellphone. My gripe is not so much the cost as the inconvenince of having my phone go off every thirty seconds, then trying to sift through to figure out what's legitimate. The first time I get an SMS spam, I'm having the "feature" disabled on my phone since SMS will then become completely useless.
Next time you beat off, focus for a second and think about all of the audible sounds that you are eminating in your pud-pounding fury. Now imagine how those sounds will fill an echo-riddled restroom.
Yeah, completely aside from that, you know, "spanking in public" thing...
software that tries to learn your habits
and
I hope this thing doesent do a tivo - book me a seat at the local gaybar and tickets to the Dolly Partons concert
Something about you you're not telling us?
I don't remember voting for anyone in the FCC. I thought it was the job of Congress to levy new taxes. Oh, that's right, it's not a tax, it's a tariff. *sigh*
I agree that the range sucks, but I also have a T68i and a Jabra headset and the headset is *awesome*. I can actually use my cellphone in the car safely because I don't have to fumble with wires. It's totally voice activated, so my hands don't even need to leave the steering wheel.
That said, I wish Bluetooth had wider acceptance and a bit more in terms of implementation (connecting my phone to my PC, for example, isn't the effortless task is should be...)
I wouldn't compare this at all to a TiVo. It's more like a digital audio recorder. The best features of TiVo (and similar) are the live buffer and the automatic scheduling (Wishlists). Other than the internal memory replacing a cassette tape, this is just a Walkman with a timer.
If I can tell it to automatically record every episode of NPR's All Things Considered (NOT 'record anything on channel X at 8:00 PM every Friday'), then we'll talk.
A museum is not an appropriate venue for football. I think any rational person would agree to that. A park, however, is an ideal place for geocaching. The biggest complaint in the article is wear-and-tear on the grounds, as well as litter. Banning geocaching to stop those two complaints is ridiculous. Picnics cause wear-and-tear and litter as well. We should ban those too. In fact, lets ban everything in the park, shrinkwrap it, and not let anyone use it in case it gets fingerprints on it.
They allow this guy to speak on behalf of the park administration?
"It's good, clean, wholesome fun -- just do it someplace else."
Translation:
"Good, clean, wholesome fun has no place in our state and national parks."
Unfortunately, the levels were designed such that the only useful weapon for that purpose was the rocket launcher. The scarcity of ammo and the fact that most walls were "hardened" made it useless. You waste 90% of your ammo just trying to find a wall they'll let you blow up. However, I agree that deformable terrain should be standard in all FPS games now. Can't imagine why Red Faction was the last one to have it.
our moon, for reference, is 3500km
That's not a moon, it's a space station.
...a Romulan statue stabbing jesus with a phaser...
;-)
Because he ran out of phaser bullets, right?
Make sure not to buy cards from American or Carlton. By the time the next holiday rolls around, the situation will probably be resolved.
I don't buy greeting cards anyway. There's something offensive about being charged USD$3.50 for a piece of mass-produced folded cardboard. Especially with the ready availability of The Gimp and/or greeting card software.
What's next? How to install Duke Nukem Forever on Linux?
Perhaps you haven't realized that it is out. At least on the 2600...
I cannot possibly say enough good things about Speakeasy. Although I don't care for the high price, I feel it's *well* worth it for the type of service they provide.
Metamoderated lately?
Bill Gates is hoarding cash. What does he know that you don't?
Rather a lot, unfortunately, which is why he has the cash to horde and I don't...
I refuse to buy anything from someone who doesn't respect my browser. Take a look at the obnoxious javascript he uses. Disabling right-click with javascript, indeed!
Erm...on *my* screen it sure looks like a pair of binoculars. You must be using a Mac.