Take a look at some of the other replies to post, and you'll see why.. people see lots of spam, so they erroneously conclude that it works (after all, why would there be so much spam if it didn't work, they ask.)
Indeed, the article painted a much different picture than that given by/. It seems to be that this whole issue is actually reversed -- the browser doesn't visit a commerce site in the background - it visits a 'counter' site when you visit a commerce site.
>Thus, when a file swapper visits a site such as >Radioshack.com, eBay.com or a handful of others, >their computer visits a separate site behind the >scenes before loading the final destination site. >Those separate servers, run by marketing >companies including Be Free, count how many times >Morpheus users stop by.
This isn't exactly what the headline lead you to believe...
Hahaha. Its ok - sometime discussions get too damn heated and it's all in fun anyhow:) The thought had come to mind when I used it originally in the post... had to look it up myself...
Back to the discussion:
My company actually uses a naming convention of my boss's favorite hobby: World War II aircraft... Beech, Sabre, Zero, etc... I (sorta) stuck to it and named my Dell laptop Crash. Unfortunately, last week, my 1 year old laptop's hard drive earned its name and got shipped back to Dell.
Another movie, of that same genre, also about Wells and his time machine, was Time after Time. Good movie. I also remember one made by disney, I believe... can't remember what it was... Blue [something?] It was about a kid that uses his (grandfather's?) time machine and goes back and sees him when he was a teenager.... Only catch was, the time machine could only be used in a very specific point in time, and if you miss it, that's it... any ideas?
Really? So, based on the fact that this was something Sony said in their official letter, that means that either Marty is doing something that the Sony engineers 1) didn't think he'd be able to do or 2) didn't want him to do. Which is it?:) (Or, maybe the marketing suites just misunderstood something?)
Note this paragraph out of the email that went out.
>While it's exciting to see tremendous interest in this new PlayStation >venture, there are a few things for you to note before purchasing. LINUX >(FOR PLAYSTATION 2) is a tool for Linux enthusiasts and programming >hobbyists. Basic understanding of the Linux operating system is strongly >suggested for installation and use. Also, be advised that this accessory >will NOT enhance your PlayStation 2 games. The hard disc drive formatted >for Linux cannot be used with HDD-compatible PlayStation 2 games, and the >included Network Adaptor (Ethernet) does not include a modem, which the >upcoming standard Network Adaptor will. Be sure to consider all of these >factors before making your decision to purchase.
Too bad some of the accessories can't be re-used for PS2 games.
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>Want to be modded +5: Insightful, garanteed? Say this in your post: "Go ahead, mod me -1: Troll" ... works every time!
A comment on your tagline... or rather, in addition --
And don't dare Meta-Moderate those people down, lest you be called UnFair! (Not that I speak from personal experience or anything!)
Take a look at some of the other replies to post, and you'll see why.. people see lots of spam, so they erroneously conclude that it works (after all, why would there be so much spam if it didn't work, they ask.)
:)
Oh, so, kinda like the reason web sites exist?
A cameo by Sean Connery, lots of little people, and a great closing credits song! :)
Isn't talking about stuff like that, well you know, illegal now?
Hah. Depends. Which $CONTINENT do you live in?
>The only people who want to compute in a
:)
>saltwater environment are pirates.
My 58 gallon reef tank and I would like to object to this comment
no 0xDEADBEEF?
*sigh*
Where in this article does it say Playstation *2*?
It might not say it in the article, but it says it right in the title - "Chip a PS/2 , Go to Jail"
Which has now been changed, apparently they came to the same conclusion.
How do I know this? Well, first, I read the article; second, I know that there aren't 413 GAMES available for the Playstation 2!
Where in this article does it say Playstation *2*?
Aside from the sexual connotation...
;)
Worn out, needs replaced... essentially a long-term consumable product.... (sorta reminds you of light bulbs, doesn't it?
That's exactly what they're betting on...?
If you think you're pissed now, wait'll you shell out the 10 bucks to see the 2nd movie when it comes out...
Indeed, the article painted a much different picture than that given by /. It seems to be that this whole issue is actually reversed -- the browser doesn't visit a commerce site in the background - it visits a 'counter' site when you visit a commerce site.
>Thus, when a file swapper visits a site such as
>Radioshack.com, eBay.com or a handful of others,
>their computer visits a separate site behind the
>scenes before loading the final destination site.
>Those separate servers, run by marketing
>companies including Be Free, count how many times
>Morpheus users stop by.
This isn't exactly what the headline lead you to believe...
Then I bet that /. is the number 1 result for mentions of goats....
(go ahead, mod me down just for bringing up that site..)
After reading this article, tons of /.'ers are now hitting altavista and doing a
:) (myself included) :)
+link:mysite.com -host:mysite.com
to see how many people have linked to them
Only for those with sick thoughts :)
Hahaha. Its ok - sometime discussions get too damn heated and it's all in fun anyhow :) The thought had come to mind when I used it originally in the post... had to look it up myself...
Back to the discussion:
My company actually uses a naming convention of my boss's favorite hobby: World War II aircraft... Beech, Sabre, Zero, etc... I (sorta) stuck to it and named my Dell laptop Crash. Unfortunately, last week, my 1 year old laptop's hard drive earned its name and got shipped back to Dell.
Ha! The person who modded this a -1 as troll has obviously never used Win 3.1! :)
Hey funny guy, you obviously didn't bother to check dictionary.com:
http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=remainder
See 2b, under noun.
Michael Jackson and the Seven Dwarfs just went down...?
Must be using windows calculator to get that remainder...
Another movie, of that same genre, also about Wells and his time machine, was Time after Time. Good movie. I also remember one made by disney, I believe... can't remember what it was... Blue [something?] It was about a kid that uses his (grandfather's?) time machine and goes back and sees him when he was a teenager.... Only catch was, the time machine could only be used in a very specific point in time, and if you miss it, that's it... any ideas?
Got a link to this "specific procedure"? Dying to read it...
And at the brightness Hollywood reflects CRTs off of actors' faces, you should be able to read the entire damn screen! :)
Really? So, based on the fact that this was something Sony said in their official letter, that means that either Marty is doing something that the Sony engineers 1) didn't think he'd be able to do or 2) didn't want him to do. Which is it? :) (Or, maybe the marketing suites just misunderstood something?)
Note this paragraph out of the email that went out.
>While it's exciting to see tremendous interest in this new PlayStation
>venture, there are a few things for you to note before purchasing. LINUX
>(FOR PLAYSTATION 2) is a tool for Linux enthusiasts and programming
>hobbyists. Basic understanding of the Linux operating system is strongly
>suggested for installation and use. Also, be advised that this accessory
>will NOT enhance your PlayStation 2 games. The hard disc drive formatted
>for Linux cannot be used with HDD-compatible PlayStation 2 games, and the
>included Network Adaptor (Ethernet) does not include a modem, which the
>upcoming standard Network Adaptor will. Be sure to consider all of these
>factors before making your decision to purchase.
Too bad some of the accessories can't be re-used for PS2 games.
For all of you looking for -just- the new content on the sequel, and don't want to fool around with any of this 'code' crap, go here...
s equel.html
http://whatisthematrix.warnerbros.com/index_main_