Uhhh dude, neither OpenVMS nor OS/2 is a unix operating system. And it was not an attempt to improve my karma, it was a karma-burning attempt at humor.
This is a clear example of what happens when companies ignore the important OpenVMS and OS/2 markets.
It is well known that the only people using windows are computer-illiterate morons, which is NOT the correct audience for a game that requires intelligence.
If somebody can figure out how to use OpenVMS, or manages to get OS/2 running on anything not manufactured by IBM, they clearly have the necessary intelligence to enjoy a game such as this.
Better idea: Dual 1.25Ghz G4 w/ superdrive (with 256MB, cheaper to buy RAM seperately) - same price, and better performance in many areas.
Now if you compare two DUAL machines, the G5 is the clear winner. But dual G4 vs. single G5... no contest, G4 is cheaper/equal price and faster with dual-capable tasks, and multitasking in general.
I almost forgot, what's you're daughter's AIM SN? Or how about a link to some of her, uh, writing? I'm sure the entirety of slashdot would find it quite, um, fascinating.;-);-):-P:-D
Yeah, I've pretty much decided that I haven't got that long to go, so I might as well play it cool 'till I'm "free". I'm not that rebellious compared to the average person my age, and I also believe in God, which helps. And I don't hate my parents, I just think they're both a bit nutty and pretty annoying. (So am I, it runs through the whole family.)
I actually think that not watching so much TV/Movies (I occasionally watch the news and other non-fic TV) has been an advantage. And let me say that there are a lot of good older movies (especially the ol' black & white ones) that are not only cleaner than the new ones, but also often better. I'm a hitchcock fan personally. I also like talk radio (listening right now), which is far and away more informative, more educational, and less mind-numbing than TV.
As to good luck, I think you're the one who needs it most, if you're raising kids.:-D
There would be massive concern if I was watching any of those shows, because it would mean I was stealing cable/dish.
And personally I see nothing wrong with being an antisocial supergeek.
As to books, I really don't read much fiction. I've read the entire left behind series as well as the navarone series. That's about it, unless you start counting all the books I read as a little kid.
I know enough of right and wrong that once I'm legally an adult I know which of my parents' rules to freely discard.:-D
Me too! I have a 90Mhz pentium and a 166Mhz pentium.
The 90Mhz is running Slackware 9.0 and a bunch of other crud (see me latest journal entries, mate) and it works pretty well. If I had disabled external SSH access (not running the latest version:-O) I'd post a link to it right now... it'd be quite interesting to see it slashdotted... although it's dial-up, so I 'spose it wouldn't get enough bandwidth to do much more than clog my connection.
The 166Mhz I'm using right now, and I use it to play descent and stuff like that. Again, see my journal if you really care.
If your kid's into anime (and I do mean anime in general), don't bother filtering their net connection because they're already way beyond hope, twisted beyond repair.
It's not funny, it's true. I doubt my parents would appreciate slashdot. They'd most likely get stuck on the fact that there's no censorship (of profanity/links to questionable stuff) and ignore all the good stuff. I don't think censorship of language is neccessary.
What the hell is with all the slashdotters who don't even know where to put a dollar sign? It goes IN FRONT of the number. Look: $17-$19 or $3,000 or $2.16
I don't know the console prices, but 4x4 Evo2 for PC is only $10 @ Wal-Mart. It's better on a PC anyway, because you get multiplayer and can add trucks/tracks.
Realistic male physique for gamers: 1. Beer/coke/mt.dew belly, man-boobs, too much hair in all the wrong places. 2. Malnourished skeletal body (from always playing MMORPGs, and thus not having time to seek nourishment) with green tinted skin (CRT tan).
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Download the patch, fool! In bz2 format! Drop and give me 2.4.23, on the double!
Indeed, trust OS/2 (eComStation) instead. Or perhaps OpenVMS... or CP/M.
Or you could do something sane and use Linux/*BSD. But why would you want to do something sane?
Uhhh dude, neither OpenVMS nor OS/2 is a unix operating system. And it was not an attempt to improve my karma, it was a karma-burning attempt at humor.
This is a clear example of what happens when companies ignore the important OpenVMS and OS/2 markets.
It is well known that the only people using windows are computer-illiterate morons, which is NOT the correct audience for a game that requires intelligence.
If somebody can figure out how to use OpenVMS, or manages to get OS/2 running on anything not manufactured by IBM, they clearly have the necessary intelligence to enjoy a game such as this.
Which is really nice.
Compatibility with OpenVMS and OS/2. Now that Linux is mainstream, we must needs move to more obscure operating systems. Join me, free your mind!
We will not rest until every operating system has drivers for every USB device in existence!
Yeah, where the hell is OpenVMS?
I'd elaborate, but I have to install an update to my OS/2 box.
Uhhh... no it won't. They fixed that a while ago.
Better idea: Dual 1.25Ghz G4 w/ superdrive (with 256MB, cheaper to buy RAM seperately) - same price, and better performance in many areas.
Now if you compare two DUAL machines, the G5 is the clear winner. But dual G4 vs. single G5... no contest, G4 is cheaper/equal price and faster with dual-capable tasks, and multitasking in general.
I almost forgot, what's you're daughter's AIM SN? Or how about a link to some of her, uh, writing? I'm sure the entirety of slashdot would find it quite, um, fascinating. ;-) ;-) :-P :-D
Yeah, I've pretty much decided that I haven't got that long to go, so I might as well play it cool 'till I'm "free". I'm not that rebellious compared to the average person my age, and I also believe in God, which helps. And I don't hate my parents, I just think they're both a bit nutty and pretty annoying. (So am I, it runs through the whole family.)
:-D
I actually think that not watching so much TV/Movies (I occasionally watch the news and other non-fic TV) has been an advantage. And let me say that there are a lot of good older movies (especially the ol' black & white ones) that are not only cleaner than the new ones, but also often better. I'm a hitchcock fan personally. I also like talk radio (listening right now), which is far and away more informative, more educational, and less mind-numbing than TV.
As to good luck, I think you're the one who needs it most, if you're raising kids.
There would be massive concern if I was watching any of those shows, because it would mean I was stealing cable/dish.
:-D
And personally I see nothing wrong with being an antisocial supergeek.
As to books, I really don't read much fiction. I've read the entire left behind series as well as the navarone series. That's about it, unless you start counting all the books I read as a little kid.
I know enough of right and wrong that once I'm legally an adult I know which of my parents' rules to freely discard.
Me too! I have a 90Mhz pentium and a 166Mhz pentium.
:-O) I'd post a link to it right now... it'd be quite interesting to see it slashdotted... although it's dial-up, so I 'spose it wouldn't get enough bandwidth to do much more than clog my connection.
The 90Mhz is running Slackware 9.0 and a bunch of other crud (see me latest journal entries, mate) and it works pretty well. If I had disabled external SSH access (not running the latest version
The 166Mhz I'm using right now, and I use it to play descent and stuff like that. Again, see my journal if you really care.
What the hell would I want to watch on TV? (Besides the news and AFV)
Dude, why do you even have history enabled? Set it to 0 days. Or one, up to you.
If your kid's into anime (and I do mean anime in general), don't bother filtering their net connection because they're already way beyond hope, twisted beyond repair.
That stuff is insane.
HAH! You got caught? LOOOOSEERRRR!
It's not funny, it's true. I doubt my parents would appreciate slashdot. They'd most likely get stuck on the fact that there's no censorship (of profanity/links to questionable stuff) and ignore all the good stuff. I don't think censorship of language is neccessary.
Yes, they definitely should port Lotus Notes client. My dad's company uses Notes bigtime... they certainly couldn't switch unless they had Notes.
Of course they have a bunch of other crap they need because they insist on sticking with VMS for a lot of their products... insane.
PowerPC really DOES offer advantages! VECTOR UNIT! Super-hyper-extreme-distributed.net performance! Yahoo! HAND!
I'm not european, you insensetive clod!
What the hell is with all the slashdotters who don't even know where to put a dollar sign? It goes IN FRONT of the number. Look: $17-$19 or $3,000 or $2.16
*slaps everybody with a live salmon*
I don't know the console prices, but 4x4 Evo2 for PC is only $10 @ Wal-Mart. It's better on a PC anyway, because you get multiplayer and can add trucks/tracks.
Hell, for 175$ I'd take that damn dollar sign and put it where it belongs, in front of the number!
Realistic male physique for gamers: 1. Beer/coke/mt.dew belly, man-boobs, too much hair in all the wrong places. 2. Malnourished skeletal body (from always playing MMORPGs, and thus not having time to seek nourishment) with green tinted skin (CRT tan).
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I don't wanna see that.
I for one welcome our new traffic-light-changing overlords.