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  1. Re:Go on admit it. on PSP Firmware Downgrader Released · · Score: 2

    mod parent up :p

    The PSP is a computer. If I can figure out a way to run other applications/install other OSes/etc on it ... why shouldn't I be able to? I own the hardware. I didn't sign some special agreement saying "Yes, I'll be sure to buy PSP games/movies so you can recover costs via liscencing fees".

  2. Re:the future is open (and wireless) on Australia to Become WiMax Testbed · · Score: 1

    that's not entirely true. future stages of WiMax plan to allow mobile access.

  3. Re:Class bias on The Lost Art of Class Balancing · · Score: 1

    Paladins were originally billed as a melee-hybrid that led their groups into battle.

    This is fairly close to the way they were in OB. Crusder/Holy Strike meant you could use up your mana pool for DPS instead of heals depending on the situation.

    The way paladins play now - plate priests. In MC I wear a patchwork of cloth/leather/mail for +int/+healing. It is tiring. I wanted to be a melee hybrid.

    I'll be happy if they at least rework our talent tree. Talents are so misplaced and they do little to help define our role.

  4. Re:Law Enforcement Ahoy.... on Best Buy Has Man Arrested for Using $2 Bills · · Score: 1

    I actually carry as little cash as possible and I can't stand loose change. I keep cash on hand for bars and annoying places that have spending limits before they are willing to accept plastic. Bills are lighter than coins, take up less space, and don't annoy the stripper as much when you throw a couple at them.

  5. Re:Law Enforcement Ahoy.... on Best Buy Has Man Arrested for Using $2 Bills · · Score: 1

    wouldn't microwaving your currency make things a pain in the unit when you want to actually use the bill? Seems stupid to me ... am I missing something here?

  6. Re:Hope for some new stuff... on Cartoon Network's 1st Original 'Toonami' Series · · Score: 2, Interesting

    naruto on toonami is going to make me cry. I think that Anbu should have been contracted to write the official subs for the anime for a Region 1 dvd rls.

  7. Re:Read the terms of Use on player names on EULA Confusion w/ Used Copies of WoW? · · Score: 1

    huh.
    I have a character named Iblis ... I suppose they just mean christian religious figures.

  8. Re:The most heartening thing... on Sony Announces PSP Launch Date · · Score: 1

    The real solution in my eyes would be to use a 80mm Bluray disc. It's small, holds a ton of info, and it will still support one of Sony's projects while allowing the average person to burn dvds to blu-ray once the recorders go mainstream.

    UMD was a really bad call on Sony's part. I can handle their overpriced flash memory (I already have a 256mb card for my camera) but there's no way in hell I'm going to invest in new copies of movies ... I own ~200 dvds as is.

  9. Re:Only 3 things missing on Sony Announces PSP Launch Date · · Score: 1

    super game boy
    that thing was gold

  10. Re:$250 for a handheld? on Sony Announces PSP Launch Date · · Score: 1

    usb port 4tw

  11. Re:WoW is excellent on World of Warcraft Gamespot GOTY 2004 · · Score: 1

    I'm not crying that you aren't playing WoW.

    I like it. It looks ok to me. Considering the previous MMO I played was Asheron's Call I can say without hesitation that WoW is a step forward.

  12. Re:Blizzard is known for it's festivity! on World of Warcraft Gamespot GOTY 2004 · · Score: 1

    haha

    my guild raided Ogri last night for a snowball fight. Writeup on the Shadow Moon server board ;) It was a blast. Went through 500 snowballs in the blink of an eye.

  13. Re:Blu-ray on First 3 Generation-Compatible HD DVD Drive · · Score: 1

    It's sad really ... HD-DVD is backed by a small # of tech companies and the MPAA (I smell payoffs) whereas Blu Ray is backed by a large group of electronics manufacturers.

  14. Re:Blu-ray on First 3 Generation-Compatible HD DVD Drive · · Score: 1

    Blu Ray specs offer 25gb per layer with a max of 8 layers.

    By 2007 there is supposed to be a commercial 4 layer disc.

    Sony owns MGM among other movie houses as well as the Sony label itself. Other players include Panasonic, JVC, Hitachi, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, LG, Sharp, and Zenith.

    I vote Blu Ray.

  15. Re:KOTOR 2 is a huge disappointment on History of Star Wars Video Games · · Score: 1

    It would be a fantastic thing if they had things like "Oh, Mr Jedi says I should go to this cave and kill these bad things so I can become more powerful" and in truth you were killing innocent critters and the power you gain simply futhers you down the path to the dark side.

    Simplistic application but a good production team could no doubt do wonderful things.

  16. Re:Do not pass "Go" on 2004 Board Games Gift Guide · · Score: 1

    intermediate is being generous. Give someone six months of playing Go and I doubt they'd have a problem against any of the programs out there.

  17. Re:Do not pass "Go" on 2004 Board Games Gift Guide · · Score: 1

    that'd be joseki. Joseki tend to be swell to work through and learn how to approach situations but just playing through various joseki won't win a game.

  18. Re:Mini Ask Slashdot on Offshoring IT · · Score: 1

    networking is a fairly specialized thing when you get into enterprise level solutions. The little bit of the more advanced routing algorithms I've learned makes me glad someone did the work before me.

    consulting is actually one of the core aspects of engineering. The design process of a project is critical to making sure things go well.

    So ... how about that elitism? :)

  19. Re:Some possibilities to check out on BitTorrent Servers Under DDoS Attacks · · Score: 1

    Here I am wondering why I took so long to register. I could have made sub-100k.

  20. Re:More and more we see on HD-DVD Wins Support of 4 Studios · · Score: 1

    actually it's more like ~200GB a disc. Blu Ray is scalable to 8 layers on a single disc with 25gb per layer.

  21. Re:Whyyyyyyyyy?! on HD-DVD Wins Support of 4 Studios · · Score: 1

    UMDs will be made using the same technology, disc is just smaller.

  22. Re:Speed and accuracy. on Tycho and Gabe Respond to Your Questions · · Score: 1

    I would love to see that.

    Now where are the guys selling them off the back of trucks? :D

  23. Re:Expensive? on World of Warcraft Launches · · Score: 1

    *laugh*
    that's a regular topic of discussion. USA players I chat with are quite happy that the kekeke players will have their own servers as they make gaming no fun. I don't feel like competition with people who play games 70 hrs straight.

    Korea will be a massive market though, yes. Euro release is looking significant too.

  24. Re:Expensive? on World of Warcraft Launches · · Score: 1

    Maybe $15 seems like chump change because I live in a city.

    Movie ticket = $11.
    Popcorn + Soda = $10

    I can pay $8 to go to a shitty theater that has very vocal, annoying minorities who like shouting at the movie.

    I could save $15 by bringing lunch to work twice.

  25. Re:Expensive? on World of Warcraft Launches · · Score: 1

    B.net which you will note was free.

    Xbox Live == Gamespy

    It does matchmaking. That's just about it. I remember a bunch of kids freshman year of college just used tunneling to play Halo MP without Xbox Live fees. MS just wanted to make more $$.