I've owned 4 different WD drives in the past 3 years. None have yet died or otherwise corrupted data. I still have only one, but all of the others are still alive and working in friends' systems.
This game was my first introduction to serious modifications. Absolutely everything could be modded. Weapons, skins, maps, sounds, text, you name it. It made the game *much* more enjoyable over an extended period of time, and eventually Red Storm even released (unsupported) an exporter to work with 3D StudioMax, so you could make your own models or maps from scratch!!
If I had known anything about 3D Studio, I would have made a map that was my actual mid-town neighborhood at the time, and then given it to all my friends to play. I always thought that would be incredibly fun, and surreal as well!
Always wanted to shoot a grenade launcher or light machine gun off my balcony...
//Jacks told Daily Variety that three of the best-known books (which include "Gods of Mars" and "The Warlord of Mars") are likely to be made into films of a scope "akin to 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars,' but were impossible to make before, because CGI (computer technology) wasn't there."//
So, bearing this statement in mind, are there any stories out there which still cannot be effectively made into movies due to lack of technology?
Ok, from what I understand, Kazaa is going to be attempting to get their users to give up their spare CPU cycles to help drive advertisements and other income-based projects for Kazaa?
Ok, not only would this concept be likely considered unwelcome even by casual Kazaa users, but think of all the other possibilities for an already heavily established (as those things go) P2P app like Kazaa...
In other words, they could try to get their users to share a distributed computing project working towards, say, the cure of a deadly disease or other medical project, then give ( or sell, which would be more likely) the results to whatever foundation would actually be able to use the data?
That way they could make money, a name for themselves, and generally the rest of humanity a bit happier.
Actually, I agree with you. I remember reading a story on MSNBC not long ago (I even tried to find it, no luck) that stated that pain and pleasure produce roughly the same patterns of brain activity in humans. Makes sense, in a way.
With the exception of the shady business practices of Rambus, I don't fully understand why Intel dropped RDRAM in the first place. In every benchmark that I saw circa 7-8 months ago, the huge amount of memory bandwidth present gave Intel one of it's only advantages over the corresponding AMD CPUs.
It couldn't have just been the prices either, because Intel obviously knows they're not going to win that race.
Maybe this sounds kind of silly, but the amount of commercials on actually keeps me from watching TV. They make me far more upset than the average person, I believe, mostly because they're so insulting.
Three reasons to watch TV:
1. The Simpsons
2. NBA games
3. The occasional Jackie Chan movie.
Other than that, the TV stays off, and the computer stays on.
"The AOL online software, which consumers can install for free from the Web or a compact disk, is now designed to run on Microsoft's Windows operating system. But the AOL software could be configured to override Windows and launch a version of Red Hat's Linux operating system, sources said."
Wouldn't it be hilarious if it really was going to work the way the article states in this paragraph? Put in your AOL CD, *poof*! your machine gets repartitioned and reformatted, in goes RedHat with the "everything" install option!
I bet at least a million people would just accept that at face value, too, and start using RedHat, never knowing that it's a different OS, and not just part of their AOL install.
Wouldn't it depend on how big the beam is, though, too? I mean, if the beam is large enough to encompass the whole shell, it doesn't matter how fast the shell spins...
As far as missiles go, they're mostly made of propellant (flammable/explosive) and electronics (knock those out, the missile doesn't know where to go). Obviously hitting the warhead would work, too, but that's usually not very big in comparison to the overall size.
Old Lady #1: When my ex-husband passed away, the insurance company said his policy didn't cover him.
Old Lady #2: They didn't have enough money for the funeral.
Old Lady #3: It's so hard nowadays, with all the gangs and rap music..
Old Lady #1: What about the robots?
Old Lady #4: Oh, they're everywhere!
Old Lady #1: I don't even know why the scientists make them.
Old Lady #2: Darren and I have a policy with Old Glory Insurance, in case we're attacked by robots.
Old Lady #1: An insurance policy with a robot plan? Certainly, I'm too old.
Old Lady #2: Old Glory covers anyone over the age of 50 against robot attack, regardless of current health.
[ cut to Sam Waterston, Compensated Endorser ]
Sam Waterson: I'm Sam Waterston, of the popular TV series "Law & Order". As a senior citizen, you're probably aware of the threat robots pose. Robots are everywhere, and they eat old people's medicine for fuel. Well, now there's a company that offers coverage against the unfortunate event of robot attack, with Old Glory Insurance. Old Glory will cover you with no health check-up or age consideration. [ SUPER: Limitied Benefits First Two Years ] You need to feel safe. And that's harder and harder to do nowadays, because robots may strike at any time. [ show pie chart reading "Cause of Death in Persons Over 50 Years of Age": Heart Disease, 42% - Robots, 58% ] And when they grab you with those metal claws, you can't break free.. because they're made of metal, and robots are strong. Now, for only $4 a month, you can achieve peace of mind in a world full of grime and robots, with Old Glory Insurance. So, don't cower under your afghan any longer. Make a choice. [ SUPER: "WARNING: Persons denying the existence of Robots may be Robots themselves. ] Old Glory Insurance. For when the metal ones decide to come for you - and they will.
I can see why Konqueror won the award; I like it, too. It really makes for a nice alternative to Netscape. I eventually docked a friggin KillZilla icon on my WindowMaker desktop, for cripes sake!
Too bad the total multimedia support isn't there for it yet, or I'd like it even more.
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I've owned 4 different WD drives in the past 3 years. None have yet died or otherwise corrupted data. I still have only one, but all of the others are still alive and working in friends' systems.
This game was my first introduction to serious modifications. Absolutely everything could be modded. Weapons, skins, maps, sounds, text, you name it. It made the game *much* more enjoyable over an extended period of time, and eventually Red Storm even released (unsupported) an exporter to work with 3D StudioMax, so you could make your own models or maps from scratch!!
If I had known anything about 3D Studio, I would have made a map that was my actual mid-town neighborhood at the time, and then given it to all my friends to play. I always thought that would be incredibly fun, and surreal as well!
Always wanted to shoot a grenade launcher or light machine gun off my balcony...
//Jacks told Daily Variety that three of the best-known books (which include "Gods of Mars" and "The Warlord of Mars") are likely to be made into films of a scope "akin to 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars,' but were impossible to make before, because CGI (computer technology) wasn't there."//
So, bearing this statement in mind, are there any stories out there which still cannot be effectively made into movies due to lack of technology?
Heh, it's actually from a semi-older episode of Saturday Night Live. The premise was a Japanese sitcom "for wacky American people!"
I know this is obscure, because I can't find a single thing about that sketch on the Internet. I just remember it being really funny.
My GeForce 2 is made out of titanium! Extra durable, for those all-night gaming sessions.
This is just pure greed, I'm sorry. They just raised the monthly rate 4 or 5 months ago, and now this.
Goddamnit.
Oh well, I'll just have to download twice as much now, before this goes into effect, that way I'll get my money's worth for a little while.
Notice how the article says that TW won't care if heavy users leave because of this.
That's such a great attitude.
Ok, from what I understand, Kazaa is going to be attempting to get their users to give up their spare CPU cycles to help drive advertisements and other income-based projects for Kazaa?
Ok, not only would this concept be likely considered unwelcome even by casual Kazaa users, but think of all the other possibilities for an already heavily established (as those things go) P2P app like Kazaa...
In other words, they could try to get their users to share a distributed computing project working towards, say, the cure of a deadly disease or other medical project, then give ( or sell, which would be more likely) the results to whatever foundation would actually be able to use the data?
That way they could make money, a name for themselves, and generally the rest of humanity a bit happier.
Actually, I agree with you. I remember reading a story on MSNBC not long ago (I even tried to find it, no luck) that stated that pain and pleasure produce roughly the same patterns of brain activity in humans. Makes sense, in a way.
Look at all the sad, unemployed bastards.
I don't feel so alone anymore!
Yeah, I agree, like probably almost everyone else, that this is bad.
What can we do about it? I wouldn't even know where to start.
With the exception of the shady business practices of Rambus, I don't fully understand why Intel dropped RDRAM in the first place. In every benchmark that I saw circa 7-8 months ago, the huge amount of memory bandwidth present gave Intel one of it's only advantages over the corresponding AMD CPUs.
It couldn't have just been the prices either, because Intel obviously knows they're not going to win that race.
Anyone?
Just don't try to play Grand Theft Auto 3 on that PlayStation! That's illegal!
No problems with the mod chips, though...
That sure makes a lot of sense.
"Facts, schmacts, you can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." - Homer J.
I'm sorry but this is just totally unsurprising to me, and one of the reasons that I don't install P2P apps.
Erm, I could be mistaken here, but I believe that was added to help stem the inevitable Slashdot inundation.
Maybe this sounds kind of silly, but the amount of commercials on actually keeps me from watching TV. They make me far more upset than the average person, I believe, mostly because they're so insulting.
Three reasons to watch TV:
1. The Simpsons
2. NBA games
3. The occasional Jackie Chan movie.
Other than that, the TV stays off, and the computer stays on.
Who exactly is John Romero?
"The AOL online software, which consumers can install for free from the Web or a compact disk, is now designed to run on Microsoft's Windows operating system. But the AOL software could be configured to override Windows and launch a version of Red Hat's Linux operating system, sources said."
Wouldn't it be hilarious if it really was going to work the way the article states in this paragraph? Put in your AOL CD, *poof*! your machine gets repartitioned and reformatted, in goes RedHat with the "everything" install option!
I bet at least a million people would just accept that at face value, too, and start using RedHat, never knowing that it's a different OS, and not just part of their AOL install.
What about my too old and my too young?? You got somethin' against 'em, Slashdot editors?? You better leave 'em alone!
I love how the guy didn't even bother to take the food out of the freezer, heh.
Super cheap hairspray is about the best possible thing for that; you better believe liquid plastic mixed with propellant is flammable!
Er, the rocks aren't millions of miles away, they provide their display when they hit the Earth's atmosphere.
But you knew that, right?
Wouldn't it depend on how big the beam is, though, too? I mean, if the beam is large enough to encompass the whole shell, it doesn't matter how fast the shell spins...
As far as missiles go, they're mostly made of propellant (flammable/explosive) and electronics (knock those out, the missile doesn't know where to go). Obviously hitting the warhead would work, too, but that's usually not very big in comparison to the overall size.
To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.
Old Lady #1: When my ex-husband passed away, the insurance company said his policy didn't cover him.
Old Lady #2: They didn't have enough money for the funeral.
Old Lady #3: It's so hard nowadays, with all the gangs and rap music..
Old Lady #1: What about the robots?
Old Lady #4: Oh, they're everywhere!
Old Lady #1: I don't even know why the scientists make them.
Old Lady #2: Darren and I have a policy with Old Glory Insurance, in case we're attacked by robots.
Old Lady #1: An insurance policy with a robot plan? Certainly, I'm too old.
Old Lady #2: Old Glory covers anyone over the age of 50 against robot attack, regardless of current health.
[ cut to Sam Waterston, Compensated Endorser ]
Sam Waterson: I'm Sam Waterston, of the popular TV series "Law & Order". As a senior citizen, you're probably aware of the threat robots pose. Robots are everywhere, and they eat old people's medicine for fuel. Well, now there's a company that offers coverage against the unfortunate event of robot attack, with Old Glory Insurance. Old Glory will cover you with no health check-up or age consideration. [ SUPER: Limitied Benefits First Two Years ] You need to feel safe. And that's harder and harder to do nowadays, because robots may strike at any time. [ show pie chart reading "Cause of Death in Persons Over 50 Years of Age": Heart Disease, 42% - Robots, 58% ] And when they grab you with those metal claws, you can't break free.. because they're made of metal, and robots are strong. Now, for only $4 a month, you can achieve peace of mind in a world full of grime and robots, with Old Glory Insurance. So, don't cower under your afghan any longer. Make a choice. [ SUPER: "WARNING: Persons denying the existence of Robots may be Robots themselves. ] Old Glory Insurance. For when the metal ones decide to come for you - and they will.
I can see why Konqueror won the award; I like it, too. It really makes for a nice alternative to Netscape. I eventually docked a friggin KillZilla icon on my WindowMaker desktop, for cripes sake!
Too bad the total multimedia support isn't there for it yet, or I'd like it even more.