I would suggest if you have a wife/gf, you are paying in inumerable ways. "Oh yes honey, I'd much rather go to the flower show than play video games and drink beer with my friends."
Screw that. For $2 each, I'll hit eBay, buy the actual cart, and dl a ROM from somewhere. Nice hard copy backup, and plays real nice on the 2600 I picked up (eBay again) for $15.
Actually, careful shopping can net you games for less than $2 each.
Nice idea, however. Now, anybody have a link for a cart reader for those too lazy to Google?
I avoid Freshmeat for exactly that reason. Last time I regularly read it, I was downloading source, config, make, etc. at least 20-30 times per day. It's like browsing the porn section at the video store and trying to pick just one.
Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix sold nine million copies. Multiply by $15 per copy (it's hardback only so far) and you are at $135 million dollars. Well, I guess at least one book has made at least that much.
Someone please file an ADA suit with the fed. How much longer will blind people be stuck with shitty bills? There's plenty of blind people who are perfectly capable of shopping, but can't due to lack of proper currency. No, credit is not a viable option, as there is no way to verify your purchase amount at checkout, and braille receipt printers would be far more expensive than switching the bills to other sizes.
I mean, even those heathens in Europe have bills with different sizes. Their merchants seem to be able to handle it without trouble. Perhaps the Europeans are smarter than Americans? (Here come the/. Eurotrolls:) Look, how often do you put a $100 bill into a vending machine? Make it larger. Ditto from $20 on up. The only thing that might be a minor bit of hassle is changing the size of the $5 and $10.
That's the difference between the blind and the deaf communities. The deaf would be marching on DC if they couldn't use currency. The blind just shut up and take it. (Before you blast me or mod me down, my wife is both deaf and blind, so I have experience with both groups.)
I believe that SCO's position is that software under GPL is public domain. This would allow them to take it, change it, sell it, etc. without having to keep it open. AFAIK, it's the only way attacking the GPL would work for them. Otherwise, they're in deep shit, like you say.
The judge should have tossed the case out very quickly. Harley uses an engine with a common crankpin and a certain angle on their 'V' (45 degrees). Any engine with a common crankpin, a 45 degree V, and the cams necessary to get it to run will have a similar exhaust note.
Just some HD crap. The link that the AC posted is pretty much spot on.
The litigation is against using Harley's trademarks and copyrights to appear under the HD umbrella, even though they are independents. I've got no problem with HD preventing others from using the bar and shield logo without permission.
Nope. Not a cheap shot. An attempt to illustrate the difference in mindset between computer-savvy users and computer-neophytes. Linux users exemplify the former and are overrepresented on slashdot. A solution that is perfectly reasonable (the creation of another account) to a linux user or computer-savvy user is not one that is reasonable to the vast masses of users.
IIRC, Warcraft III required admin access to run (or maybe it was C&C:Generals?) Considering how many people bought these, I think they'll be taking your 'get a new game' suggestion with a grain of salt.
Linux won't make it to the desktop because the mindset of the average linux user would be 'set up a different account'. This is not acceptable to most people.
You were just taking a stab at Linux for the sake of being a jerk right?
No, it was a sly ploy to test the comprehension skills of slashdot users. Sadly, you have failed.
2, why do people persist in logging on to the console and running anything as an administrator? Fix your local security, use administrative accounts for only administrative activities.
More than a handful of windows games require administrator access to run (not to install, to RUN).
To which one would reply 'well make a separate account for playing games'. To which I would reply 'with a mindset like that, no wonder Linux may never make it to the desktop of the average person.'
I didn't mention Benz. I said 'fine automobiles'. The other side of the coin is 'why can't honda put that much effort into driver experience?' Sure, they have a few things, but why aren't their mundane offerings (particularly in the US. YMMV in Japan and Europe) more interesting?
Not being insulting at all. I wholeheartedly agree. Were I buying my own pens, there's no way I'd own the two Mont Blancs. Fortunately, they were gifts. My car is a used Mercury Mystique. Doesn't change the fact that I'd like something more.
But, yes, it's nearly impossible to get a truly non-biased opinion of something expensive.
I use their ball point and roller ball pens. Damned fine pens. Everything else may as well be carving in stone or painting with animal blood on cave walls. Those who are recommending Bic's and similar have obviously never used a Mont Blanc. I assume they also don't understand the point of fine automobiles, having never driven anything better than a second hand Toyota.
Stop bitching and do what you have to do to provide for your family, no matter how degrading.
I think the parent was making the same point. But he was saying that sucking it up and not owning your blog is better than working at McDonald's. Now if you go to the grandparent, you've got a point.
Or perhaps I'm all wrong. But 'providing for your family' is much easier done at some desk job than at Mc Donald's.
Or maybe the EFF thinks that the arguments being used by Sharman (unlicensed software, DMCA violation, etc.) are not good arguments (in the good vs. evil sense, not the good vs. uneffective sense).
You are missing one big factor: support and maintenance costs. Which platform (thin or thick client) is easier to push out updates, configuration changes, etc. When I've looked at the costs, the software was more expensive in a thin client setting. Our organization is too small for the configuration and maintainability to be an issue. The only reason we have a few thin clients is because you can support more of those over the pipe than the crappy VB/MSSQL programs we run on them.
TS for Windows should be easy/cheap to futz with, as I think Win2k server comes with at least a couple of licenses.
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No, it's really one fan, and Romero's astroturfing account.
5 dollars, 5 grams, 5 rocks, what is the scale? Certainly I would agree with 5 rocks.
I would suggest if you have a wife/gf, you are paying in inumerable ways. "Oh yes honey, I'd much rather go to the flower show than play video games and drink beer with my friends."
Screw that. For $2 each, I'll hit eBay, buy the actual cart, and dl a ROM from somewhere. Nice hard copy backup, and plays real nice on the 2600 I picked up (eBay again) for $15.
Actually, careful shopping can net you games for less than $2 each.
Nice idea, however. Now, anybody have a link for a cart reader for those too lazy to Google?
Glad to see a few people understand the point. The first few replies were... Well, anyway, it is slashdot.
BTW, you can keep your B R/B blocks, I'd rather have a Hemi.
I avoid Freshmeat for exactly that reason. Last time I regularly read it, I was downloading source, config, make, etc. at least 20-30 times per day. It's like browsing the porn section at the video store and trying to pick just one.
Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix sold nine million copies. Multiply by $15 per copy (it's hardback only so far) and you are at $135 million dollars. Well, I guess at least one book has made at least that much.
Someone please file an ADA suit with the fed. How much longer will blind people be stuck with shitty bills? There's plenty of blind people who are perfectly capable of shopping, but can't due to lack of proper currency. No, credit is not a viable option, as there is no way to verify your purchase amount at checkout, and braille receipt printers would be far more expensive than switching the bills to other sizes.
/. Eurotrolls:) Look, how often do you put a $100 bill into a vending machine? Make it larger. Ditto from $20 on up. The only thing that might be a minor bit of hassle is changing the size of the $5 and $10.
I mean, even those heathens in Europe have bills with different sizes. Their merchants seem to be able to handle it without trouble. Perhaps the Europeans are smarter than Americans? (Here come the
That's the difference between the blind and the deaf communities. The deaf would be marching on DC if they couldn't use currency. The blind just shut up and take it. (Before you blast me or mod me down, my wife is both deaf and blind, so I have experience with both groups.)
Call and ask their sales department. I'm sure they'd love to talk to one or two people a month:)
I believe that SCO's position is that software under GPL is public domain. This would allow them to take it, change it, sell it, etc. without having to keep it open. AFAIK, it's the only way attacking the GPL would work for them. Otherwise, they're in deep shit, like you say.
The judge should have tossed the case out very quickly. Harley uses an engine with a common crankpin and a certain angle on their 'V' (45 degrees). Any engine with a common crankpin, a 45 degree V, and the cams necessary to get it to run will have a similar exhaust note.
Just some HD crap. The link that the AC posted is pretty much spot on.
The litigation is against using Harley's trademarks and copyrights to appear under the HD umbrella, even though they are independents. I've got no problem with HD preventing others from using the bar and shield logo without permission.
It is almost, but not quite, as complicated as wiping your ass.
Judging by my racing stripes, I'm not ready for an N-Gage.
Nope. Not a cheap shot. An attempt to illustrate the difference in mindset between computer-savvy users and computer-neophytes. Linux users exemplify the former and are overrepresented on slashdot. A solution that is perfectly reasonable (the creation of another account) to a linux user or computer-savvy user is not one that is reasonable to the vast masses of users.
IIRC, Warcraft III required admin access to run (or maybe it was C&C:Generals?) Considering how many people bought these, I think they'll be taking your 'get a new game' suggestion with a grain of salt.
Linux won't make it to the desktop because the mindset of the average linux user would be 'set up a different account'. This is not acceptable to most people.
You were just taking a stab at Linux for the sake of being a jerk right?
No, it was a sly ploy to test the comprehension skills of slashdot users. Sadly, you have failed.
2, why do people persist in logging on to the console and running anything as an administrator? Fix your local security, use administrative accounts for only administrative activities.
More than a handful of windows games require administrator access to run (not to install, to RUN).
To which one would reply 'well make a separate account for playing games'. To which I would reply 'with a mindset like that, no wonder Linux may never make it to the desktop of the average person.'
I need a new motorcycle candle. The old just keeps blowing out.
Let me guess: britbike with Lucas electrics, and you figured the candle was more reliable?
I didn't mention Benz. I said 'fine automobiles'. The other side of the coin is 'why can't honda put that much effort into driver experience?' Sure, they have a few things, but why aren't their mundane offerings (particularly in the US. YMMV in Japan and Europe) more interesting?
Not being insulting at all. I wholeheartedly agree. Were I buying my own pens, there's no way I'd own the two Mont Blancs. Fortunately, they were gifts. My car is a used Mercury Mystique. Doesn't change the fact that I'd like something more.
But, yes, it's nearly impossible to get a truly non-biased opinion of something expensive.
I use their ball point and roller ball pens. Damned fine pens. Everything else may as well be carving in stone or painting with animal blood on cave walls. Those who are recommending Bic's and similar have obviously never used a Mont Blanc. I assume they also don't understand the point of fine automobiles, having never driven anything better than a second hand Toyota.
Stop bitching and do what you have to do to provide for your family, no matter how degrading.
I think the parent was making the same point. But he was saying that sucking it up and not owning your blog is better than working at McDonald's. Now if you go to the grandparent, you've got a point.
Or perhaps I'm all wrong. But 'providing for your family' is much easier done at some desk job than at Mc Donald's.
Or something.
Or maybe the EFF thinks that the arguments being used by Sharman (unlicensed software, DMCA violation, etc.) are not good arguments (in the good vs. evil sense, not the good vs. uneffective sense).
This is what I was originally expecting when I saw the story.
You are missing one big factor: support and maintenance costs. Which platform (thin or thick client) is easier to push out updates, configuration changes, etc. When I've looked at the costs, the software was more expensive in a thin client setting. Our organization is too small for the configuration and maintainability to be an issue. The only reason we have a few thin clients is because you can support more of those over the pipe than the crappy VB/MSSQL programs we run on them.
TS for Windows should be easy/cheap to futz with, as I think Win2k server comes with at least a couple of licenses.
Dowd'ed quote:
Doom didn't make you think
Ahh, yet another twitch game for retards. It all makes sense now.