I was unable to play my xboxlivearcade games on my 360 because the latency on the 'net wasn't allowing me to log into xboxlive.
When you buy games on Xbox Live, the purchase gets attached to two things, your account and the system on which you bought the game. If you've only owned one console, then you should be able to play the game without having to connect to Live. If you have your account on a second (or third) system, then you can play the full game as long as you're logged into Live. If you've gotten a replacement system, then Microsoft does have a license transfer tool on xbox.com
I think Goozex is a pretty good alternative to the trading in games at the local game store. Goozex uses a point system to determine "price" for games and users swap points whenever a trade is made. If you want a copy of a pretty new game, it would cost 1000 points (100 points ~= $5) to the person who "buys" the game - those points are then deposited into the "sellers" account. The jib is that every trade requires a "trade point", which cost $1 each. So essentially you can get whatever games you want for $1 each, assuming that you have the points to cover the trade. (Points are can be either earned through trades or bought outright.) Also, "seller" always pays shipping. I don't work for them, I've just been a satisfied user.
As usual, you can usually get more money for used games off of eBay or Amazon.
I have a similar issue. I'll be playing the game fine and all of a sudden *bam!* I get the usual "unable to read disc, clean it and restart" message. I used to get that playing GTA4 as well. I'm half tempted to call up MS and get it serviced, but that will cost me nearly $100 since the unit is out of warranty.
As an aside, this the second 360 I've had. My first one RRoD'd, and I got this unit as a replacement, with a noticably louder DVD drive.
For what it's worth, I have maintain a keepass file with a bunch of the passwords for systems at work. That database requires both a password and the keyfile to open. In my case at least, the keyfile on it's own is pretty useless and I could always generate a new one.
For the time being, you can use a non-US google site and it will still use the old layout. I've been using http://www.google.ie/ig?hl=en to get the old version of the page, but who knows it will be until they release the change for everybody.
On February 6, 2007, Steve Jobs called on the Big Four record labels to allow their music to be sold DRM-free.[46] On April 2, 2007, Apple and the record label EMI announced that the iTunes Store would begin offering, as an additional purchasing option, tracks from EMI's catalog encoded as 256 kbit/s AAC without FairPlay or any other DRM.
On May 29, 2007, Apple released version 7.2 of its iTunes software, allowing users to purchase DRM-free music and music videos from participating labels. These new files, available through the iTunes Store, have been called iTunes Plus music by Apple.
In October 2007, iTunes Plus ceased to be a purchasing option. It instead became mandatory for all iTunes Plus licensed content. In addition, the price of iTunes Plus reverted to the DRM price.
Almost immediately after the launch of iTunes Plus, reports surfaced that the DRM-free tracks sold by the iTunes Store contained identifying information about the customer, embedding the purchasing account's full name and e-mail address as metadata in the file. While this information has always been in iTunes downloads both with and without Fairplay DRM, it is thought that it remains in the tracks as a measure to trace the source of tracks shared illegally online, which the absence of DRM now facilitates. Privacy groups expressed concerns that this data could be misused if possessions carrying the files were stolen, and potentially wrongly incriminate a user for copyright infringement.
A little over a year ago, I bought one of Dell's preloaded Ubuntu desktop systems and I've been pretty happy with it. I've been thinking about picking up one of their Ubuntu laptops to replace an aging one that I have now. I've noticed that they have a webcam as an installable option. Now I'm wondering if that will work. (Though from what I understand, all of the hardware that Dell includes on the Linux systems works, at the very least, with Ubuntu.)
My only complaint is that they boot you right into a GUI. What if I don't want a GUI?
Make sure you set the login screen so users have to type a username and password. (I don't remember if you can use the Preferences pane to do this, but Onyx will definitely let you.) At the login screen type >console and there you go, no GUI.
My biggest issue with writing on touch screens is the lack of friction/traction. Since a stylus on touch screen is real smooth, I have a harder time controlling my writing as opposed to when I use a pen or pencil on a piece of paper.
It should be noted that the engine (Torque) that Hothead (the developer) used was already available for those platforms.
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If there were a port for either the 360 or PS3, I would have no problems picking it up. The only "console" port right now is a DS version which only does the "creature" part of the game.
That's a different issue. I have an iPod, but I only have MP3s. I could just as easily plug in some generic MP3 player and playback my music without any problem.
Most of the people here are engineers or work in IT. That fact that you mention this speaks volumes about how much you know about engineer/IT handwriting.
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I was unable to play my xboxlivearcade games on my 360 because the latency on the 'net wasn't allowing me to log into xboxlive.
When you buy games on Xbox Live, the purchase gets attached to two things, your account and the system on which you bought the game. If you've only owned one console, then you should be able to play the game without having to connect to Live. If you have your account on a second (or third) system, then you can play the full game as long as you're logged into Live. If you've gotten a replacement system, then Microsoft does have a license transfer tool on xbox.com
I think Goozex is a pretty good alternative to the trading in games at the local game store. Goozex uses a point system to determine "price" for games and users swap points whenever a trade is made. If you want a copy of a pretty new game, it would cost 1000 points (100 points ~= $5) to the person who "buys" the game - those points are then deposited into the "sellers" account. The jib is that every trade requires a "trade point", which cost $1 each. So essentially you can get whatever games you want for $1 each, assuming that you have the points to cover the trade. (Points are can be either earned through trades or bought outright.) Also, "seller" always pays shipping. I don't work for them, I've just been a satisfied user.
As usual, you can usually get more money for used games off of eBay or Amazon.
Windows has DRM
I listen to music and watch movies.
Those media files can also be played under Linux, my XBox 360, or PS3 because I don't use DRM'd media formats.
I have a similar issue. I'll be playing the game fine and all of a sudden *bam!* I get the usual "unable to read disc, clean it and restart" message. I used to get that playing GTA4 as well. I'm half tempted to call up MS and get it serviced, but that will cost me nearly $100 since the unit is out of warranty.
As an aside, this the second 360 I've had. My first one RRoD'd, and I got this unit as a replacement, with a noticably louder DVD drive.
Chocolate Jesus is a forced meme...
For what it's worth, I have maintain a keepass file with a bunch of the passwords for systems at work. That database requires both a password and the keyfile to open. In my case at least, the keyfile on it's own is pretty useless and I could always generate a new one.
What does Wil Wheaton have to do with this?
World of Goo isn't exactly homebrew as it's being sold on as WiiWare on the Wii's store.
So RMS = Moses 2.0?
For the time being, you can use a non-US google site and it will still use the old layout. I've been using http://www.google.ie/ig?hl=en to get the old version of the page, but who knows it will be until they release the change for everybody.
I'm in the same boat, but because Nintendo has decided not support any form of WPA on the DS for some reason.
I know I shouldn't feed the trolls, but...
Taken from the iTunes Store Wikipedia entry:
A little over a year ago, I bought one of Dell's preloaded Ubuntu desktop systems and I've been pretty happy with it. I've been thinking about picking up one of their Ubuntu laptops to replace an aging one that I have now. I've noticed that they have a webcam as an installable option. Now I'm wondering if that will work. (Though from what I understand, all of the hardware that Dell includes on the Linux systems works, at the very least, with Ubuntu.)
I don't think Anathem has been out long enough for a reference...
"Let's see, there's Ctrl, Esc, I don't see any any key! All of this computer hacking has made me thirsty, perhaps I'll order a Tab."
My only complaint is that they boot you right into a GUI. What if I don't want a GUI?
Make sure you set the login screen so users have to type a username and password. (I don't remember if you can use the Preferences pane to do this, but Onyx will definitely let you.) At the login screen type >console and there you go, no GUI.
What does Tron have to do with this?
My biggest issue with writing on touch screens is the lack of friction/traction. Since a stylus on touch screen is real smooth, I have a harder time controlling my writing as opposed to when I use a pen or pencil on a piece of paper.
It should be noted that the engine (Torque) that Hothead (the developer) used was already available for those platforms.
If there were a port for either the 360 or PS3, I would have no problems picking it up. The only "console" port right now is a DS version which only does the "creature" part of the game.
inconceivable!
That's a different issue. I have an iPod, but I only have MP3s. I could just as easily plug in some generic MP3 player and playback my music without any problem.
Most of the people here are engineers or work in IT. That fact that you mention this speaks volumes about how much you know about engineer/IT handwriting.
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