I'm personally a big fan of the Nectarine. Broadcasting music from the demo scene of the 80's and 90's. Timeless Amiga and C64 music such as Second Reality, Nine Fingers, Deadlock, Desert Dreams, and much more. You need this site if ever having owned an Amiga/C64, especially if you had lots of MODs that were lost when switching to PC or was into demos. Check out the Top 50 requested music yourself and let Winamp enjoy playing some excellent retro MOD/S3M music!
I hope that site never dies, and likely it won't since the material they play is either copyright free or played with the author's permission. So it's a free station playing free music.
And this guy is saying that he thinks Microsoft has plans of upgrading the Windows Update service to check the keys (by reverse-engineering the product id) against a database of valid keys. If the key isn't listed, it would then be assumed to be illegal. This would stop key generators as well, unless they happen to generate keys of legit versions, which isn't very likely due to the huge number of combinations possible.
It won't install on a copy with the infamous FCKGW-... key from the Devil's Own release, released months before XP went retail. They also disabled another one, which is pretty unknown and not at all as wide spread it seems.
Some are saying that MS disabled all serials for the "Corporate Edition" starting with F and P.
What happens if installing on SP1 with the FCKGW key then?
You'll get a message similar to "this key is pirated -- blabla -- you need to immediately obtain a legal key". Then I recall your copy of XP needs activation and you get this timer before it's *completely* deactivated and you're *forced* to phone MS to use the crap.:-)
Needless to say, there are ways to change a key before installing SP1 without uninstalling XP.
Also, there are a key generator (yes, that "Blue List keygen") available for XP that generates keys not detected as illegal by SP1.
So, in the end, not much has been changed in the warez scene from this. Integrated Windows XP SP1 Corp Ed. ISO's with working serials are already floating around.
Yep, it can't be more obvious then were it is now. Well, perhaps on an icon in the middle of the desktop. But the Start Menu root is extremely visible...
I wonder if this was a requirement MS had from the antitrust case. To have it easily accessible. I mean -- I would be less surprised if they placed an icon of the Windows Media Player on the start menu root.
I've seen another test showing the opposite: At 64kbps mp3pro was the way to go, while Ogg rocked at 160kbps and up. That was from another listening test I even think was posted on Slashdot.
What's so redundant with that link? Was a babelfish link provided in the news item? Was a babelfish link provided before this post?
Yes, we all know about Babelfish (if that's what the moderator was implying), but it's much easier to click on a link than copying the URL, navigating to Babelfish, paste and submit.:-P
Good Luck to all the folks who were laid off and are going to receive "career transistion services and support."
I was one of Wotc's laid off employees and they never provided any career transition services and support even though I received a letter from the company stating I would. Unfortunately, it was a big lie.
My two cents, Rondi Patterson Former Regional Representative Wizards of the Coast
*I* mean that the original poster should ask himself if other games are better, not if Quake has become worse. Since it's exactly the same as before.:)
No, it's not still good since it has decayed over the years like rotting food. Oh wait... Perhaps it was like wine - only getting better over the years.
oh yeah... Edonkey server list is auto-updated here. Don't be scared by the ads you're greeted with - the links in the left pane more than make up for it.;-)
But I agree with you, I only needed a few web tutorials to get started. The online IDE help in VS.NET did the rest. What I found hardest in learning C# wasn't the syntax that's almost identical to Java or C++, but learning where to find everything in the huge Framework and how the classes were all organized.
In a one sentence summary of the difference between Java and C#: C# is like Java with convenient C++ extensions such as structs, enumerations, multiple inheritance, but also with some of the problems of C++ like unsafe code.
There's of course much, much more to it like the.NET framework's focus on web services, XML and other things.
What I personally like most with C# is this:
- Isn't a "layer" above another language, like C++. Clean. - The ease of use of Java with much of the power of C++. - Many annoying shortcomings in Java are fixed while preserving invaluable support for things like garbage collection.
I'm not advertising VS.NET by this in any way. Always remember that *nix (and Windows!) users can go with the Mono project to get the C# language with platform independence, while still not supporting Microsoft if that's a concern.;-) Unless they get tempted by the devil so to speak and switch to VS.NET of course.:)
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Yep, that's also the #1 reason to use it according to MS.
However, syntax is often the easiest thing to relearn when switching language. Often much easier than to relearn an entire API. And since J# use the.NET Framework (and only the.NET Framework - it doesn't even run a VM) you could just as well go for C#. It's not *that* hard of a transition to relearn at all. For me, it was enough with some tutorial browsing on the internet to get into C# with a couple of years of Java experience since earlier.
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Credits to Machinae Supremacy for using the Ogg Vorbis format to release free retro music and remixes! (and of course for being swedes like me ;) )
Awesome Gianna Sisters Remix
(you know -- that Super Mario clone for Amiga)
Sidology Episode I - Sid Evolution
(mix of great ogged C64 SID music)
Sidology Episode III - Apex Ultima
(more of the same!)
I'm personally a big fan of the Nectarine. Broadcasting music from the demo scene of the 80's and 90's. Timeless Amiga and C64 music such as Second Reality, Nine Fingers, Deadlock, Desert Dreams, and much more. You need this site if ever having owned an Amiga/C64, especially if you had lots of MODs that were lost when switching to PC or was into demos. Check out the Top 50 requested music yourself and let Winamp enjoy playing some excellent retro MOD/S3M music!
I hope that site never dies, and likely it won't since the material they play is either copyright free or played with the author's permission. So it's a free station playing free music.
Oh, and, since Nethackers don't care much about fancy graphics cards, they might not be able to run Quake 3.
Well, there's a savior for that too (screenshots)! All hail to Quake programmers with too much free time!
Finally, Quake has been brought to a level Nethack fans might actually enjoy.
:)
Whether it was brought up or brought down to that level, well, that's another question.
> "Microsoft is due to release on 9 September a 133MB upgrade for its Windows XP operating system called Service Pack 1."
Wow, my 0.9x slackware was lighter !
But it didn't have anti-piracy features!
.. which was essentially what you just said. :(
:)
*slap my face* Wake up!
Yes, I fully agree.
And this guy is saying that he thinks Microsoft has plans of upgrading the Windows Update service to check the keys (by reverse-engineering the product id) against a database of valid keys. If the key isn't listed, it would then be assumed to be illegal. This would stop key generators as well, unless they happen to generate keys of legit versions, which isn't very likely due to the huge number of combinations possible.
It won't install on a copy with the infamous FCKGW-... key from the Devil's Own release, released months before XP went retail. They also disabled another one, which is pretty unknown and not at all as wide spread it seems.
:-)
Some are saying that MS disabled all serials for the "Corporate Edition" starting with F and P.
What happens if installing on SP1 with the FCKGW key then?
You'll get a message similar to "this key is pirated -- blabla -- you need to immediately obtain a legal key". Then I recall your copy of XP needs activation and you get this timer before it's *completely* deactivated and you're *forced* to phone MS to use the crap.
Needless to say, there are ways to change a key before installing SP1 without uninstalling XP.
Also, there are a key generator (yes, that "Blue List keygen") available for XP that generates keys not detected as illegal by SP1.
So, in the end, not much has been changed in the warez scene from this. Integrated Windows XP SP1 Corp Ed. ISO's with working serials are already floating around.
Yep, it can't be more obvious then were it is now. Well, perhaps on an icon in the middle of the desktop. But the Start Menu root is extremely visible...
I wonder if this was a requirement MS had from the antitrust case. To have it easily accessible. I mean -- I would be less surprised if they placed an icon of the Windows Media Player on the start menu root.
Why? Do you never use high bitrates? Or are you just assuming that if it's better at low bitrates, it must be better at all bitrates?
If it's the latter, that's quite naive.
If you think the oppposite (assuming low bitrates sound good => high bitrates sound bad), that's also quite naive.
The test doesn't show that Ogg is bad at high bitrates, so why *not* use it if it's patent free and better at low?
So if the post says it's good at low bitrates, that implies it's bad at high?
Also, Ogg supports streaming.
I've seen another test showing the opposite: At 64kbps mp3pro was the way to go, while Ogg rocked at 160kbps and up. That was from another listening test I even think was posted on Slashdot.
What's so redundant with that link? Was a babelfish link provided in the news item? Was a babelfish link provided before this post?
:-P
Yes, we all know about Babelfish (if that's what the moderator was implying), but it's much easier to click on a link than copying the URL, navigating to Babelfish, paste and submit.
Good Luck to all the folks who were laid off and are going to receive "career transistion services and support."
:-/
I was one of Wotc's laid off employees and they never provided any career transition services and support even though I received a letter from the company stating I would. Unfortunately, it was a big lie.
My two cents,
Rondi Patterson
Former Regional Representative
Wizards of the Coast
From this page. It's sad too see this stuff...
:-)
:)
*I* mean that the original poster should ask himself if other games are better, not if Quake has become worse. Since it's exactly the same as before.
No, it's not still good since it has decayed over the years like rotting food. Oh wait... Perhaps it was like wine - only getting better over the years.
:-/
Seriously, what do you mean with still good?
Since Quake 1 is the greatest multiplayer FPS ever designed, it's real nice with some spicing up of the engine. ;-)
oh yeah... Edonkey server list is auto-updated here. Don't be scared by the ads you're greeted with - the links in the left pane more than make up for it. ;-)
I personally use Kazaa Lite for mp3 and edonkey for other *cough* software and media. There are a few nice sites for your edonkey needs. :)
That was funny :D
Ah - didn't know that.. But you're right about it's pretty useless support in many cases. Or as useful as IE's "VM" in any case.
C# is so similar to Java and C++ that I don't think you'll get "loocked into" anything.
And things aren't changing much really. VC++ users will likely start switching to VC# over the next few years. Big deal...
Wow - this one earns modding up. :)
I only knew about Bruce Eckel's wonderful online books earlier (and lookie there - a C# book over there too!)
But I agree with you, I only needed a few web tutorials to get started. The online IDE help in VS.NET did the rest. What I found hardest in learning C# wasn't the syntax that's almost identical to Java or C++, but learning where to find everything in the huge Framework and how the classes were all organized.
It would make more sense, but the majority of work would remain due to the differences in the Java Framework vs the .NET Framework.
;)
But, yes, it would probably help a bit.
In a one sentence summary of the difference between Java and C#: C# is like Java with convenient C++ extensions such as structs, enumerations, multiple inheritance, but also with some of the problems of C++ like unsafe code.
.NET framework's focus on web services, XML and other things.
;-) Unless they get tempted by the devil so to speak and switch to VS.NET of course. :)
There's of course much, much more to it like the
What I personally like most with C# is this:
- Isn't a "layer" above another language, like C++. Clean.
- The ease of use of Java with much of the power of C++.
- Many annoying shortcomings in Java are fixed while preserving invaluable support for things like garbage collection.
I'm not advertising VS.NET by this in any way. Always remember that *nix (and Windows!) users can go with the Mono project to get the C# language with platform independence, while still not supporting Microsoft if that's a concern.
Yep, that's also the #1 reason to use it according to MS.
.NET Framework (and only the .NET Framework - it doesn't even run a VM) you could just as well go for C#. It's not *that* hard of a transition to relearn at all. For me, it was enough with some tutorial browsing on the internet to get into C# with a couple of years of Java experience since earlier.
However, syntax is often the easiest thing to relearn when switching language. Often much easier than to relearn an entire API. And since J# use the