Well, yes, I'd say that speech recognition is inherent to most of the/. crowd. Sure, there's most likely a few deaf geeks, but I think it's on by default for most of us, at least.
No, what s/he's saying is that newbies don't use or need contextual menus. On the mac, all of the options for which you would need a contextual menu in the finder are contained in drop-downs. With your browser, the contextual menus can be accessed by just holding down the button for a few seconds.
Not to nitpick, but if you want software that's "Free to do whatever you want with", that would be the BSD license. The GPL does not allow you to include the code in a commercial, closed-source product, so you can't really do whatever you want with it.
Most 3rd party games that really kick ass have been released across the board, from what I've seen... there's actually very little on the scene as far as great games go, lately, anyway.
Admittedly, two of those have been GTA3 and MGS:2, both of which are PS2 exclusive.
However, it still doesn't really explain the dominance and agression that people display. It's not simply "I hope most developers go with the PS2". It's rarely a discussion of the system specs, explaining why developers should go with the console. It's always "My console is going to stomp the shit out of yours, because Nintendo is l4m3, and 50n4 r0x0rz!!!!!!!!!!!1111"
Honestly, I've never understood why it is that consoles have to be "Warred" over. We're talking about large corporations, who are fighting each other in the market place... and there is space for multiple consoles in the market. Why is it that every console owner seems to want their console to have a monopoly?
Actually, I think that, although no one said "Shit", and no one died a predictable hokey death, Zelda 64 (Both of them) had very well done storylines, as well as being quite difficult and having the best gameplay in the industry.
There's something about Nintendo. Sure, Sony is better at "Gimmicks" that grab the attention, I'll give you that... but the Nintendo is really, really good at delivering a game with great gameplay that really never gets boring.
Personally, I've found that the FF series is probably the only reason I would plunk down cash for a PS2. Now that I'll be able to play Mario, Zelda, and FF on the same system again, the Gamecube is the only way I would possibly go.
The one move that would make this perfect, IMO, would be if they would go back and bring the rest of the Final Fantasy series over to the... then it would be gaming nirvana.
Squaresoft/Nintendo was one of the biggest juggernauts of my childhood, and I'm very happy to see them in the same bed again. The two work together perfectly, and it just seems to flow wonderfully.
Not to disparage FF VII-X, but there was always something missing, on a PlayStation...
The point isn't that there is a lot of history that happened in that month. The point is that, in America, almost all of our history is told from the point of view of rich white men. Read either of those books I linked to. Really.
Not to be one of those dickheads who replies to someone's sig, but asking why there's no white history month is like asking why there's no Kid's Day. I'll give you the same answer your parents did.
You know, I used to think that people like you were just being elitist, until I actually fucking did it. I killed the cable, have nothing but network, and put a picture in front of the TV... I watch a movie maybe 2-3 times a week, and watch some sporting events, occasionally.
I've not felt better in quite some time. Television is a fucking drain, and a waste.
There really isn't anything to say to this, though, other than "Thank God". This was the most ridiculous idea that I've ever seen in the courts, and I almost thought the system was going to allow this mockery through.
If it had been allowed, how much damage do you think would have been done to Apple? Apple bases a signifigant portion of their business in Education... Would Microsoft have been able to break Apple's tenuous hold on the market?
Oh, fucking get off it. Do you remember being a fucking teenager? Being a teen is all about getting one over on your parents, and just about anyone else you can.
I want to be able to trust my kids, even if they do make some mistakes, which I'm sure they will. After a certain point, you just have to hope that you've given your kids enough morality to keep them from doing truly evil shit.
Honestly, if my children deface websites, and never do anything worse, I'll be one happy motherfucker.
Well, mostly, it was a GOOD TROLL! On Slashdot! Besides, your style is very distinct... You may as well sign each one. They're each a minor masterpiece.
Sadly, I haven't had a chance to catch any show since TMBG passed through recently...
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Well, yes, I'd say that speech recognition is inherent to most of the /. crowd. Sure, there's most likely a few deaf geeks, but I think it's on by default for most of us, at least.
Uhhh... turn off voice recognition?
Wow, that was easy.
Bah! I tried to learn patience, but it takes too damn long.
Will 1.0 ever be out, or are we waiting for 0.9.9.1 now?
It's still the best OSS browser out there, though...
No, what s/he's saying is that newbies don't use or need contextual menus. On the mac, all of the options for which you would need a contextual menu in the finder are contained in drop-downs. With your browser, the contextual menus can be accessed by just holding down the button for a few seconds.
Not to nitpick, but if you want software that's "Free to do whatever you want with", that would be the BSD license. The GPL does not allow you to include the code in a commercial, closed-source product, so you can't really do whatever you want with it.
Sorry, doesn't pan out. You're basically putting A New Hope and Jedi in the same boat as Episode 1.
Besides, ST:Insurrection was bad ass.
Yeah... Actually, I'm looking forward to the cartoon version of Zelda, too. I honestly think it's going to be a blast.
Hopefully having the exclusive on Resident Evil will finally shut people up about "kiddie crap".
Yeah, those seem to be the 'Killer Apps' of console games, lately.
Hopefully, the Resident Evil series kicks enough ass to bring over a lot of the PS2 crowd, and really give the Gamecube a boost.
Most 3rd party games that really kick ass have been released across the board, from what I've seen... there's actually very little on the scene as far as great games go, lately, anyway.
Admittedly, two of those have been GTA3 and MGS:2, both of which are PS2 exclusive.
However, it still doesn't really explain the dominance and agression that people display. It's not simply "I hope most developers go with the PS2". It's rarely a discussion of the system specs, explaining why developers should go with the console. It's always "My console is going to stomp the shit out of yours, because Nintendo is l4m3, and 50n4 r0x0rz!!!!!!!!!!!1111"
It's just overdone, and rather lame.
"Kicking some Gamecube ass"?
Are you getting paid for this?
Honestly, I've never understood why it is that consoles have to be "Warred" over. We're talking about large corporations, who are fighting each other in the market place... and there is space for multiple consoles in the market. Why is it that every console owner seems to want their console to have a monopoly?
Actually, I think that, although no one said "Shit", and no one died a predictable hokey death, Zelda 64 (Both of them) had very well done storylines, as well as being quite difficult and having the best gameplay in the industry.
There's something about Nintendo. Sure, Sony is better at "Gimmicks" that grab the attention, I'll give you that... but the Nintendo is really, really good at delivering a game with great gameplay that really never gets boring.
Personally, I've found that the FF series is probably the only reason I would plunk down cash for a PS2. Now that I'll be able to play Mario, Zelda, and FF on the same system again, the Gamecube is the only way I would possibly go.
... then it would be gaming nirvana.
The one move that would make this perfect, IMO, would be if they would go back and bring the rest of the Final Fantasy series over to the
Squaresoft/Nintendo was one of the biggest juggernauts of my childhood, and I'm very happy to see them in the same bed again. The two work together perfectly, and it just seems to flow wonderfully.
Not to disparage FF VII-X, but there was always something missing, on a PlayStation...
The point isn't that there is a lot of history that happened in that month. The point is that, in America, almost all of our history is told from the point of view of rich white men. Read either of those books I linked to. Really.
Retard.
Not to be one of those dickheads who replies to someone's sig, but asking why there's no white history month is like asking why there's no Kid's Day. I'll give you the same answer your parents did.
Every month is White History Month.
Really. Just study.
It could be that they made the new icons for the purpose of using them for the new domain. In fact, it's the only thing that makes sense.
/. does has to go under a microscope to make sure it's not an evil plan to manipulate us?
Why is it that everything
You know, I used to think that people like you were just being elitist, until I actually fucking did it. I killed the cable, have nothing but network, and put a picture in front of the TV... I watch a movie maybe 2-3 times a week, and watch some sporting events, occasionally.
I've not felt better in quite some time. Television is a fucking drain, and a waste.
There really isn't anything to say to this, though, other than "Thank God". This was the most ridiculous idea that I've ever seen in the courts, and I almost thought the system was going to allow this mockery through.
If it had been allowed, how much damage do you think would have been done to Apple? Apple bases a signifigant portion of their business in Education... Would Microsoft have been able to break Apple's tenuous hold on the market?
That I have just gotten a First Post For Katie...
FUCK MS!!!
A program, no matter how badly written, should not cause your entire machine to crash, unless it's integrated down as far as a driver.
Windows simply should not let a program like PGP freeware get that close to the OS. The program should crash, leaving the OS untouched.
Oh, fucking get off it. Do you remember being a fucking teenager? Being a teen is all about getting one over on your parents, and just about anyone else you can.
I want to be able to trust my kids, even if they do make some mistakes, which I'm sure they will. After a certain point, you just have to hope that you've given your kids enough morality to keep them from doing truly evil shit.
Honestly, if my children deface websites, and never do anything worse, I'll be one happy motherfucker.
Well, mostly, it was a GOOD TROLL! On Slashdot! Besides, your style is very distinct... You may as well sign each one. They're each a minor masterpiece.
Sadly, I haven't had a chance to catch any show since TMBG passed through recently...
sprialx? Is that you?