The NES, Sega Genesis, Neo Geo, N64, and probably other consoles I can't remember have required memory upgrades to play certain games.
Please cite examples. Of the systems you listed, I've played NES, Genesis, and N64. The N64 is the only one of the group that had the ability to have it's memory upgraded and only a few games required it - (Single Player)Perfect Dark, Donkey Kong 64, Majora's Mask, and (Muliplayer) Starcraft 64 are the ones that spring to mind.
The Dreamcast, PS2, Original XBOX, XBOX 360, and PS3 have OS updates and game patches.
I'll give you that the XBOX, 360, and PS3 have system updates and game patches, the PS2 and Dreamcast (as far as I'm aware), do not. Where would the upgrades/patches be installed? They didn't have hard drives and the memory cards on those systems were pretty small in terms of space (at least by todays standards). As I said before, please cite an example.
Simple, with Linux, you don't have to just paste on a theme to what's already there. You can completely rip out the entire UI layer and replace it with whatever you want. Say you want a lighter, faster UI. Just replace whatever you have, be it KDE, Gnome, XFCE, or whatever with, *box, icewm, ion, fvwm, enlightenment or any one or more of the plethora of window managers out there.
You can use a different UI shell on Windows too. It's just that nearly everybody on Windows uses Explorer.
Actually, on Vista a downloaded executable will pop-up with a security warning whenever you run it. You can either uncheck the box in the warning dialog, or go into the file properties dialog and uncheck the warning there. I think fully patched XP boxes will do this as well. Granted, it's not as good as having to set +x, but it's a lot better than blindly running it.
The Playstation started as a joint project between Nintendo and Sony to create a CD addon for the SNES. Nintendo, pretty far into the project, decided to go with Philips instead. Sony felt betrayed because Nintendo not only went with another company for the project, but one that was not Japanese. Sony decided to develop the Playstation further and release as a game console. The CD-i was the end result of Nintendo-Philips partnership.
I'm currently in that group. We had a shipment of 55 PCs that just came in last week, only to hear about the future of MPC on Monday. We now have a bunch of MPC and Gateway PCs that effectively have no warranty or support coverage.
We have Word installed on almost all of our PCs, but we don't use Outlook. We actually remove it from the systems and install GroupWise, despite the fact that Outlook works fine with our GW setup.
The problem with that though is that Sands of Time wasn't a remake of the original PoP game. While I've only played the Sands of Time, I heard that The Two Thrones (3) was pretty good, especially compared to Warrior Within (2).
unlike with DRM on games like Spore Spore now has an official "de-authorization" app. I hate the DRM used in Spore as the next/.-er, but I thought I'd point that out. Also, the Steam release of the game only uses Steam's authentication system.
Fifth Third's unusual name is the result of the June 1, 1908 merger of two banks, The Fifth National Bank and The Third National Bank, to become The Fifth Third National Bank of Cincinnati. Because the merger took place during a period when prohibitionist ideas were gaining popularity, it was believed that "Fifth Third" was better than "Third Fifth," which could be construed as a reference to three "fifths" of alcohol. The name went through several changes over the years, until on March 24, 1969, the name was changed to Fifth Third Bank.
It's been my experience that in the US, the number will stay the same, but the 3 digit validation number will change, as will the expiration date - both of which are needed for doing online transactions.
At least Sony lets you install a 2.5" SATA HDD of your choosing. I wish Microsoft would let you do this with the 360 (and from what I've heard, the HDD in the enclosure is just a laptop HDD), but then they couldn't charge you $100 for 60GB or whatever the price is these days.
Thanks for the knowledge, even if you got modded "Off Topic". Considering I'm only 25, I find it kind of funny that you say a "generation of speakers". Maybe I'm just getting old before my time...damn kids!;)
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Please cite examples. Of the systems you listed, I've played NES, Genesis, and N64. The N64 is the only one of the group that had the ability to have it's memory upgraded and only a few games required it - (Single Player)Perfect Dark, Donkey Kong 64, Majora's Mask, and (Muliplayer) Starcraft 64 are the ones that spring to mind.
I'll give you that the XBOX, 360, and PS3 have system updates and game patches, the PS2 and Dreamcast (as far as I'm aware), do not. Where would the upgrades/patches be installed? They didn't have hard drives and the memory cards on those systems were pretty small in terms of space (at least by todays standards). As I said before, please cite an example.
WTF Mods? How is the parent post flamebait?
They better release a truly Open Source version that can be compiled on any system.
Just because it's open source, doesn't mean it has to be platform agnostic.
Simple, with Linux, you don't have to just paste on a theme to what's already there. You can completely rip out the entire UI layer and replace it with whatever you want. Say you want a lighter, faster UI. Just replace whatever you have, be it KDE, Gnome, XFCE, or whatever with, *box, icewm, ion, fvwm, enlightenment or any one or more of the plethora of window managers out there.
You can use a different UI shell on Windows too. It's just that nearly everybody on Windows uses Explorer.
You could always be a Twitter Shitter
Actually, on Vista a downloaded executable will pop-up with a security warning whenever you run it. You can either uncheck the box in the warning dialog, or go into the file properties dialog and uncheck the warning there. I think fully patched XP boxes will do this as well. Granted, it's not as good as having to set +x, but it's a lot better than blindly running it.
The Playstation started as a joint project between Nintendo and Sony to create a CD addon for the SNES. Nintendo, pretty far into the project, decided to go with Philips instead. Sony felt betrayed because Nintendo not only went with another company for the project, but one that was not Japanese. Sony decided to develop the Playstation further and release as a game console. The CD-i was the end result of Nintendo-Philips partnership.
I'm currently in that group. We had a shipment of 55 PCs that just came in last week, only to hear about the future of MPC on Monday. We now have a bunch of MPC and Gateway PCs that effectively have no warranty or support coverage.
por que no?
We have Word installed on almost all of our PCs, but we don't use Outlook. We actually remove it from the systems and install GroupWise, despite the fact that Outlook works fine with our GW setup.
This is sent via an e-mail client. Since we're in MS land (os/x at a pinch) as evidenced by the use of "Word"...
The thing is that when you take a screen capture on OS X, it dumps a png to your desktop, which is ready to email.
The problem with that though is that Sands of Time wasn't a remake of the original PoP game. While I've only played the Sands of Time, I heard that The Two Thrones (3) was pretty good, especially compared to Warrior Within (2).
That is a reason to open source it, so it will be easy for others to develop better UIs...
Like Blender? (I kid, I kid)
Kind of like how AMD came out with the Athlon XP line around the time that Windows XP shipped?
The only valid complaint you make, in my opinion, is obnoxious UAC prompts.
..which can also be turned off.
unlike with DRM on games like Spore Spore now has an official "de-authorization" app. I hate the DRM used in Spore as the next /.-er, but I thought I'd point that out. Also, the Steam release of the game only uses Steam's authentication system.
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I've heard of Fifth Third. They have branches all over the Cleveland (OH) area...
It's been my experience that in the US, the number will stay the same, but the 3 digit validation number will change, as will the expiration date - both of which are needed for doing online transactions.
At least Sony lets you install a 2.5" SATA HDD of your choosing. I wish Microsoft would let you do this with the 360 (and from what I've heard, the HDD in the enclosure is just a laptop HDD), but then they couldn't charge you $100 for 60GB or whatever the price is these days.
Thanks for the knowledge, even if you got modded "Off Topic". Considering I'm only 25, I find it kind of funny that you say a "generation of speakers". Maybe I'm just getting old before my time...damn kids! ;)
Oh cone on mods, that was funny. Haven't you guys ever heard of Harriet the Spy?
Not a problem as long as I have the cable. I use Winamp at work and it has no problem loading songs onto my iPod.
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For what it's worth, I have an iPod, but the only online store I use is Amazon's MP3 store. No DRM, no problem.