NCompass ("Nice CMS Product, lets mark up the price 200% and just release a service pack that changes the naming of the product from NCompass Resolution to MSCMS Server 2001.")
Vector Technology, Inc. ("Wow, a way for the completely retarded to update and publish a website. Man, there sure are a pantload of security holes, but lets make it pard of IIS anyways!")
Those I think were the two bigger mistakes microsoft ever made. Personally.
If your children play games, then I'd suggest just sticking it out with WindowsXP. I mean granted, the plethora of all five games ported to Linux is tempting, but most child development (learning games) are only coded for Windows.
If I were you, I would just get another computer and have it as an 'option' for them to use. Kinda let them pick up on it at their own pace.
I mean, making all three of your children move to linux because it's what you feel is best is like breaking their right hands because you want them to learn to write left handed. It just doesn't make sense and it'll probably only confuse and frustrate them.
Be the good parent, don't force them to convert. Give them the option, and let them make their own choice.
What amuses me about most of these linux idiots is that they're all talk, and run like 50 linux 386 computers at home in their mothers basement, but on yeah, are going to school for their MCSE's!
A post like this is mind numbing when it's so blatantly and ignorantly bashing windows. I'm really disappointed that/. would even take the time to post such a bias article.
For once I would like to see the/. post something that isn't moronic Anti-Microsoft propaganda, or even perhaps *gasp* play devils advocate against Linux!
I find it hillarious that SearchKing.com only has a google page rank of 4/10, where as my $5 shareware application homepage (link) has a page rank of 5/10 !
There is an article here from Popular Science (Nov. 2000) which is about the 'Bird of Prey' aircraft. They article says that the aircraft has a 'switch blade' wing design. Of course, this is all from the hear say and rumors of the time;-) Still a fun read.
Here is another 'version' of the article with more diagrams and speculation;-)
Furthermore, they plan on not fixing Word 97, leaving millions of users out in the cold. Yet another reason to try OpenOffice.org
Well that's just a bullheaded and ignorant thing to say. I'm sure there were a plethora of bugs/holes in Windows 3.11 when Windows 98 was released, but was anyone copmlaining ? No. Reason ? After a run of five years, you either upgrade or accept the fact you're playing the odds with outdated software. End of story.
These cheap TNN and TNT rip-off shows where people slap a cooking pot on top of an RC car and race around a rat maze with flame-throwers scorching their tires.
Hosts, which are more than drunken, overweight ex-NASCAR commentators looking to pay for their recently upgraded mobile home.
It sickens me to see all these cheap K-Mart quality knock-off shows, which cheapen such RAD programming such as BattleBots.
This kinda crap happens with -EVERY- form of popular TV entertainment. Look at Reality TV for fucks sake. First it was Survivor, -HUGE- hit. Then came Big Brother, Temptation Island, Fear Factor, Worst Case Scenario and a slew of other knock-offs, which have watered down and sucked all the fun out of reality TV.
I guess basically it all boils down to me being pissed off my TiVo will no longer have robots ripping the crap out of one another.:-D
I've read this book as well as the 'Assembly Language for Intel Based Computers', and honestly, the book "Assembly Language Step by Step" has to be one of the worst written books on programming in GENERAL I've ever seen.
The initial topics jump all around from memory managment to how the BIOS works. It's insane. They'll seriously spend three chapters on actual memory addressing, but only use one to explain interupts.
I think it's a book Linux users just want to have, so they feel that they wern't left out. Again, "Assembly Language Step by Step" is an awful book and should be avoided at ALL costs (unless you enjoy an enigma).
I'm sure this article only applies to the 5% of Americans who are buying Manchicken Loonix for the first time to run on their desktop PC to feel awesome. The thought of just downloading the ISO never crossed their minds.
So in essence, this article really only applies to the mentally handicapped.;-)
I'm curious out of that $30,000,000,000 cost for the ISS, how much actually went into PARTS for the Space Station and how much went to pay for people's paychecks ?
It'd be interesting for organizations such as NASA and other government bodies to actually be accountable to 3rd party auditing firms for their spending. I mean, could you imagine how much was spent on engineers who get paid over $145,000 a year just to design a better O-Ring for the base of the toilet ?!??
I think when an issue like this comes up, NASA should not only plead for more money and complain that they are not getting the funding they need, but also VALIDATE these reasons with actual COST and EXPENSES they incur and actually how much more money they'll need with validation for that as well.
It just frustrates me how government agencies will complain that an amount of money like 30 BILLION dollars isn't enough to fund a project, but refuse to be accountable to anyone other than themselves for their spending habits and business practices!
you HAVE watched the cut scenes in WarCraftIII right? 'You will only get one cinematic clip in the Beginning and End of your Campaign.' I didnt say these were BAD, I just complained that they were fewer.
If you want to add sea units, I would recommend learning how to code and using the WorldEditor which can supposedly allow you to do anything you wish with the game. Well then, I guess I'll just take your advice and start hacking away at the CAMPAIGNS and adding everything I want in the game.
Well first off there were NO SEA UNITS OF ANY KIND in WarCraftI Well, there wasn't ability in Windows 3.1.. but was added in 3.11. If it was taken out in Windows 95, I would have been upset, wouldn't you ?
I have not yet played the custom games RoomToTalk(Me) > RoomToTalk(You)
No one is forcing you to play this game. Agreed, and nor am I playing it anymore. This review was to simply show the FLIP side of the coin. Every review just sucks Blizzards dick without even playing devils advocate. I for one am ready to point out the obvious flaws Blizzard tries to distract you from seeing.
if you pee on Blizzards doorstep you'll be arrested btw, so I wouldn't do that. I am at this moment FedExing both Blizzard and your mom a fresh of warm piss. ENJOY!
Out of all the games released so far in 2002, I must say that the biggest overrated hype and most disappointing delivery has to be Warcraft 3. What it boils down to is this game is a successor to Starcraft and NOT it's predecessor Warcraft 2. Unfortunately I feel that Blizzard was banking this game on the success of Starcraft in today's market. This game was rushed to the market and many vital items that would GREATLY enhance game play are missing.
Races:
Orcs - Hard to go wrong with this race. It's basically humans painted green sans technology and intelligence. Actually, think of them as an inbred Swiss family Robinson.
Humans - Some things never change. Footmen, Knights, Healers, blah, blah blah.
The Undead - Remember the Zerg ? Change their colors to Green/Black.
Night Elfs - Warcraft 3 equivalency of the French. You could kill off an entire Night Elf base with one-foot solder and then proceed to rape and pillage their trees.
Graphics:
Decent. I'm impressed with their graphics for an RTS game. But in all honesty, HOW many RTS games have been released with >WarCraf2 Graphics. Besides, this graphics engine couldn't hold a candle to other graphics engines today *cough*Quake3*cough*. The texture quality is very high though and there didn't seem to be any low frame rate issues.
Sound:
This is where I don't care. Seriously, I have something I like to call, A LIFE. And in this life (for some of you, I'm referring to IRL) I honestly don't give a crap if my computer can play a RTS in 5.1-surround sound. But for some reason, this seems to be a MUST for Uber-dorks out there. Stereo is fine for me. But I will say that the Music/Sound is very nice. Pleasing even.
Campaign Game Play:
I feel that Blizzard again took the high road on this one. Maps are of course wonderful and crafted well, but the flow of the story leaves LITTLE to be desired. In StarCraft all cut scenes were done with MASTERFUL 3D Video Scenes, which were just AMAZING. Proof that Blizzard did take their time with Starcraft to make it rich and feature full for all users.
WarCraft3 on the other hand took the high road. You will only get one cinematic clip in the Beginning and End of your Campaign. Instead of the key placed clips, they've decided to just place animated scenes using the game engine before/after/during your missions. To me, this is Blizzard basically saying FOAD.
My reasons for saying this product was an attempt to follow StarCraft and not be an ACTUAL sequel to WarCraft 2 is basically these two reasons. Sea Units? Gone. HOW THE CRAP CAN YOU NOT HAVE SEA UNITS IN WARCRAFT 3 ?! They were in One and Two! That's like not having the humans in the third! WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY THINKING ?! I WANNA HAVE A BATTLE OF MIDWAY GOD DAMN IT!
In one mission you actually go around destroying BOATS.. meaning the Models and Objects are actually IN the game, but they decided it would be best not to implement them. So this would be an example of Blizzard being lazy and just pushing their product to market without actually implementing ALL features/units.
Second reason, Resources. Oil? Gone. Reason: NO SEA UNITS. Yes, again in Warcraft 3, as in Starcraft, there are only TWO resources. Gold/Wood. Because apparently my mechanical units burn liquid gold (or you would assume so by their cost). This to me, doesn't make any freaking sense what so ever.
Custom Game Play:
This section should just be titled, 'Game Play'. There is seriously next to NO customization options. You can select your map, fog of war options, and that about sums it up. You cannot even modify the skill level (Bunny Hunts are sometimes FUN!). Modify Game Speed/Starting Units/Starting Resources? Nope.
Summary:
I feel that WarCraft3 is basically Blizzard shitting on all our chests. And with a $60 price tag, it wants us to swallow said shit and call it candy. I'm severely disappointed in this release and am honestly considering visiting Blizzards offices and peeing on their doorstep.
I build a lot of custom systems for people because I promise high quality parts at a competitive costs to computer vendors.
What I basically find is you have two typical users. The Power Users and the Economy Users.
Your Power Users usually tend to want the latest and greatest parts with the top of the line hardware, all name brand, and want to be able to boast the parts they have in there (ie: VisionTek GeForce4, Asus Motherboard.. things of that nature). Custom machines fit this bill perfectly.
Economy Users are the people who just see the computer as a tool and plan on using it to prepair their taxes and reports for the next five years. Their main concern ? Warranty, Part Replacement and Technical Support. For people like this, you pretty much have no choice but to turn to companies like Dell, Gateway or even Compaq to have their major brand names behind the systems. I'm a big fan of Dell and their Warranty/Support.
This is of course if you don't wish to hand out your cell phone number or if you loath nagging for RMA's as much as I do.
If you're looking for a good site for computer part prices your #1 choice should be PriceWatch. This site is a database of the lowest hardware prices on the Internet.
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And let us now forget...
NCompass ("Nice CMS Product, lets mark up the price 200% and just release a service pack that changes the naming of the product from NCompass Resolution to MSCMS Server 2001.")
Vector Technology, Inc. ("Wow, a way for the completely retarded to update and publish a website. Man, there sure are a pantload of security holes, but lets make it pard of IIS anyways!")
Those I think were the two bigger mistakes microsoft ever made. Personally.
More like they want to 'plug' the 'analog hole' with their money wrapped 'digital dick'.
Thats just my take on it though, I could be wrong.
If your children play games, then I'd suggest just sticking it out with WindowsXP. I mean granted, the plethora of all five games ported to Linux is tempting, but most child development (learning games) are only coded for Windows.
If I were you, I would just get another computer and have it as an 'option' for them to use. Kinda let them pick up on it at their own pace.
I mean, making all three of your children move to linux because it's what you feel is best is like breaking their right hands because you want them to learn to write left handed. It just doesn't make sense and it'll probably only confuse and frustrate them.
Be the good parent, don't force them to convert. Give them the option, and let them make their own choice.
What amuses me about most of these linux idiots is that they're all talk, and run like 50 linux 386 computers at home in their mothers basement, but on yeah, are going to school for their MCSE's!
Hey, linux drone!
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Get a life!
Thats even a more retarded statement! Man, you guys are in the running for the most ignorand and uneducated pro linux argument ever!
A post like this is mind numbing when it's so blatantly and ignorantly bashing windows. I'm really disappointed that /. would even take the time to post such a bias article.
/. post something that isn't moronic Anti-Microsoft propaganda, or even perhaps *gasp* play devils advocate against Linux!
For once I would like to see the
Yeah, but if you go to a movie with a chick, you might get laid. Playing EQ, the best you could do is masturbate without your mom walking in.
I find it hillarious that SearchKing.com only has a google page rank of 4/10, where as my $5 shareware application homepage (link) has a page rank of 5/10 !
;-)
*singing "God Bless America"*
There is an article here from Popular Science (Nov. 2000) which is about the 'Bird of Prey' aircraft. They article says that the aircraft has a 'switch blade' wing design. Of course, this is all from the hear say and rumors of the time ;-) Still a fun read.
;-)
Here is another 'version' of the article with more diagrams and speculation
Obviously you're a complete idiot. DVD-RAM is not even based on DVD technology. DVD-RAM is basically just a High Capacity Magneto/Optical drive.
RTFM.
Furthermore, they plan on not fixing Word 97, leaving millions of users out in the cold. Yet another reason to try OpenOffice.org
Well that's just a bullheaded and ignorant thing to say. I'm sure there were a plethora of bugs/holes in Windows 3.11 when Windows 98 was released, but was anyone copmlaining ? No. Reason ? After a run of five years, you either upgrade or accept the fact you're playing the odds with outdated software. End of story.
These cheap TNN and TNT rip-off shows where people slap a cooking pot on top of an RC car and race around a rat maze with flame-throwers scorching their tires.
:-D
Hosts, which are more than drunken, overweight ex-NASCAR commentators looking to pay for their recently upgraded mobile home.
It sickens me to see all these cheap K-Mart quality knock-off shows, which cheapen such RAD programming such as BattleBots.
This kinda crap happens with -EVERY- form of popular TV entertainment. Look at Reality TV for fucks sake. First it was Survivor, -HUGE- hit. Then came Big Brother, Temptation Island, Fear Factor, Worst Case Scenario and a slew of other knock-offs, which have watered down and sucked all the fun out of reality TV.
I guess basically it all boils down to me being pissed off my TiVo will no longer have robots ripping the crap out of one another.
I've read this book as well as the 'Assembly Language for Intel Based Computers', and honestly, the book "Assembly Language Step by Step" has to be one of the worst written books on programming in GENERAL I've ever seen.
The initial topics jump all around from memory managment to how the BIOS works. It's insane. They'll seriously spend three chapters on actual memory addressing, but only use one to explain interupts.
I think it's a book Linux users just want to have, so they feel that they wern't left out. Again, "Assembly Language Step by Step" is an awful book and should be avoided at ALL costs (unless you enjoy an enigma).
Does anyone else see the irony in the US blocking CHINESE web sites ??
Is not which OS installs faster, but which OS installs with less exploitable services off a fresh install.
I'm sure this article only applies to the 5% of Americans who are buying Manchicken Loonix for the first time to run on their desktop PC to feel awesome. The thought of just downloading the ISO never crossed their minds.
;-)
So in essence, this article really only applies to the mentally handicapped.
Yeah, it'll save you from Alzheimers, but what about that heart attack at the age of 28 ?!
I'm curious out of that $30,000,000,000 cost for the ISS, how much actually went into PARTS for the Space Station and how much went to pay for people's paychecks ?
It'd be interesting for organizations such as NASA and other government bodies to actually be accountable to 3rd party auditing firms for their spending. I mean, could you imagine how much was spent on engineers who get paid over $145,000 a year just to design a better O-Ring for the base of the toilet ?!??
I think when an issue like this comes up, NASA should not only plead for more money and complain that they are not getting the funding they need, but also VALIDATE these reasons with actual COST and EXPENSES they incur and actually how much more money they'll need with validation for that as well.
It just frustrates me how government agencies will complain that an amount of money like 30 BILLION dollars isn't enough to fund a project, but refuse to be accountable to anyone other than themselves for their spending habits and business practices!
I.B.M., proud sponsors of the Colombian Olympic Team. "Keep running guys!"
;-)
you HAVE watched the cut scenes in WarCraftIII right?
'You will only get one cinematic clip in the Beginning and End of your Campaign.' I didnt say these were BAD, I just complained that they were fewer.
If you want to add sea units, I would recommend learning how to code and using the WorldEditor which can supposedly allow you to do anything you wish with the game.
Well then, I guess I'll just take your advice and start hacking away at the CAMPAIGNS and adding everything I want in the game.
Well first off there were NO SEA UNITS OF ANY KIND in WarCraftI
Well, there wasn't ability in Windows 3.1.. but was added in 3.11. If it was taken out in Windows 95, I would have been upset, wouldn't you ?
I have not yet played the custom games
RoomToTalk(Me) > RoomToTalk(You)
No one is forcing you to play this game.
Agreed, and nor am I playing it anymore. This review was to simply show the FLIP side of the coin. Every review just sucks Blizzards dick without even playing devils advocate. I for one am ready to point out the obvious flaws Blizzard tries to distract you from seeing.
if you pee on Blizzards doorstep you'll be arrested btw, so I wouldn't do that.
I am at this moment FedExing both Blizzard and your mom a fresh of warm piss. ENJOY!
Warcraft 3 Review - By WndrBr3d (wndrATirev.net)
Overview:
Out of all the games released so far in 2002, I must say that the biggest overrated hype and most disappointing delivery has to be Warcraft 3. What it boils down to is this game is a successor to Starcraft and NOT it's predecessor Warcraft 2. Unfortunately I feel that Blizzard was banking this game on the success of Starcraft in today's market. This game was rushed to the market and many vital items that would GREATLY enhance game play are missing.
Races:
Orcs - Hard to go wrong with this race. It's basically humans painted green sans technology and intelligence. Actually, think of them as an inbred Swiss family Robinson.
Humans - Some things never change. Footmen, Knights, Healers, blah, blah blah.
The Undead - Remember the Zerg ? Change their colors to Green/Black.
Night Elfs - Warcraft 3 equivalency of the French. You could kill off an entire Night Elf base with one-foot solder and then proceed to rape and pillage their trees.
Graphics:
Decent. I'm impressed with their graphics for an RTS game. But in all honesty, HOW many RTS games have been released with >WarCraf2 Graphics. Besides, this graphics engine couldn't hold a candle to other graphics engines today *cough*Quake3*cough*. The texture quality is very high though and there didn't seem to be any low frame rate issues.
Sound:
This is where I don't care. Seriously, I have something I like to call, A LIFE. And in this life (for some of you, I'm referring to IRL) I honestly don't give a crap if my computer can play a RTS in 5.1-surround sound. But for some reason, this seems to be a MUST for Uber-dorks out there. Stereo is fine for me. But I will say that the Music/Sound is very nice. Pleasing even.
Campaign Game Play:
I feel that Blizzard again took the high road on this one. Maps are of course wonderful and crafted well, but the flow of the story leaves LITTLE to be desired. In StarCraft all cut scenes were done with MASTERFUL 3D Video Scenes, which were just AMAZING. Proof that Blizzard did take their time with Starcraft to make it rich and feature full for all users.
WarCraft3 on the other hand took the high road. You will only get one cinematic clip in the Beginning and End of your Campaign. Instead of the key placed clips, they've decided to just place animated scenes using the game engine before/after/during your missions. To me, this is Blizzard basically saying FOAD.
My reasons for saying this product was an attempt to follow StarCraft and not be an ACTUAL sequel to WarCraft 2 is basically these two reasons. Sea Units? Gone. HOW THE CRAP CAN YOU NOT HAVE SEA UNITS IN WARCRAFT 3 ?! They were in One and Two! That's like not having the humans in the third! WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY THINKING ?! I WANNA HAVE A BATTLE OF MIDWAY GOD DAMN IT!
In one mission you actually go around destroying BOATS.. meaning the Models and Objects are actually IN the game, but they decided it would be best not to implement them. So this would be an example of Blizzard being lazy and just pushing their product to market without actually implementing ALL features/units.
Second reason, Resources. Oil? Gone. Reason: NO SEA UNITS. Yes, again in Warcraft 3, as in Starcraft, there are only TWO resources. Gold/Wood. Because apparently my mechanical units burn liquid gold (or you would assume so by their cost). This to me, doesn't make any freaking sense what so ever.
Custom Game Play:
This section should just be titled, 'Game Play'. There is seriously next to NO customization options. You can select your map, fog of war options, and that about sums it up. You cannot even modify the skill level (Bunny Hunts are sometimes FUN!). Modify Game Speed/Starting Units/Starting Resources? Nope.
Summary:
I feel that WarCraft3 is basically Blizzard shitting on all our chests. And with a $60 price tag, it wants us to swallow said shit and call it candy. I'm severely disappointed in this release and am honestly considering visiting Blizzards offices and peeing on their doorstep.
Anyone else find it amusing that also in this latest issue of 2600 they have an article on how to uncap your cable modem bandwidth ?? ;-)
I build a lot of custom systems for people because I promise high quality parts at a competitive costs to computer vendors.
What I basically find is you have two typical users. The Power Users and the Economy Users.
Your Power Users usually tend to want the latest and greatest parts with the top of the line hardware, all name brand, and want to be able to boast the parts they have in there (ie: VisionTek GeForce4, Asus Motherboard.. things of that nature). Custom machines fit this bill perfectly.
Economy Users are the people who just see the computer as a tool and plan on using it to prepair their taxes and reports for the next five years. Their main concern ? Warranty, Part Replacement and Technical Support. For people like this, you pretty much have no choice but to turn to companies like Dell, Gateway or even Compaq to have their major brand names behind the systems. I'm a big fan of Dell and their Warranty/Support.
This is of course if you don't wish to hand out your cell phone number or if you loath nagging for RMA's as much as I do.
If you're looking for a good site for computer part prices your #1 choice should be PriceWatch. This site is a database of the lowest hardware prices on the Internet.
Hope this Helped!
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