Incidentally, MECC didn't create Scepter, which was created by a user.
I probably helped inspire it, as I got a printed copy of Colossal Cave Adventure 350 from the author, and several MECC programmers got it working because it was a good example of non-mathematical computer use. It was used to test a new shared-memory FORTRAN interpreter; this and a related BASIC interpreter allowed popular programs to use fewer system resources. It was rather popular, and Scepter appeared later with features from role playing games (such as power levels and multiuser interaction).
Scepter was complex enough that when I was playing it during a lunch break, I once was following someone while I was wearing an invisibility cloak, and to my surprise he went through a system of hidden passages which I, as a casual user, had not been aware of...and ended up in the locked headquarters of the Thieves' Guild. I had no idea all that was there.
Yes, you can use your watch if you're in a situation where you can use it. Let's see.. I've performed first aid while holding on to the side of a boat, in a street intersection, through a car window. One of the three times I had both hands free, and there was enough daylight to use the watch. Through the car window... I could have repositioned to use my watch.
Assuming you have a watch. Most people now use the pocketwatch which is part of their cell phone, and you might need several button presses to access the number of seconds.
I was a system programmer on the MECC timesharing systems. Over 440 serial ports made it one of the general-purpose systems with the most terminals (most systems with many terminals were for a single application such as airline reservations).
That terminal which resembles a fax machine is obviously a sketch of a Teletype ASR-33. On the left side is the paper tape punch and reader; keyboard and printer on the right.
It's outright theft, is what I say. Yes, you said something similar. But what I wrote is my improved version, and I've recognized your contribution. So it's not outright theft after all. It would be dishonest if I wasn't recognizing your contribution. And, yes, I'm intentionally making fun of your spelling, so I also have the satirical context.
Aren't all the online photo services and social networking sites already using EXIF data? I think they're only hindered by the people who aren't inserting latitude/longitude info.
Obviously Nigeria should get the cash prize. They've given out quintillions through the Internet. Why, I'm getting $3.4 billion this week alone from them.
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Your god killed my god! No fair!
Someone isn't wearing their silver jumpsuit?
"You doing OK back there, kids?"
"Kids?"
"Oh, where have they gone off to now?"
I have an explanation, but it will not fit in this margin.
Looks like /. is Arabic-challenged.
That's " !", you insensitive clod!
I hope that's diplomatic enough.
Can it be crowdsourcing when you bring your own crowd?
Incidentally, MECC didn't create Scepter, which was created by a user.
I probably helped inspire it, as I got a printed copy of Colossal Cave Adventure 350 from the author, and several MECC programmers got it working because it was a good example of non-mathematical computer use. It was used to test a new shared-memory FORTRAN interpreter; this and a related BASIC interpreter allowed popular programs to use fewer system resources. It was rather popular, and Scepter appeared later with features from role playing games (such as power levels and multiuser interaction).
Scepter was complex enough that when I was playing it during a lunch break, I once was following someone while I was wearing an invisibility cloak, and to my surprise he went through a system of hidden passages which I, as a casual user, had not been aware of...and ended up in the locked headquarters of the Thieves' Guild. I had no idea all that was there.
*This* many.
Yes, you can use your watch if you're in a situation where you can use it. Let's see.. I've performed first aid while holding on to the side of a boat, in a street intersection, through a car window. One of the three times I had both hands free, and there was enough daylight to use the watch. Through the car window... I could have repositioned to use my watch.
Assuming you have a watch. Most people now use the pocketwatch which is part of their cell phone, and you might need several button presses to access the number of seconds.
Well, it was until you took it to the 5th level of depth.
That terminal which resembles a fax machine is obviously a sketch of a Teletype ASR-33. On the left side is the paper tape punch and reader; keyboard and printer on the right.
At least it's not an ordinary computer. There aren't many computers that are looking for a husband.
Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of /.?
Don't say "breaking the squid barrier" around these aquariums.
He doesn't know how to shoot it for real? Just have one of the assistants apply for a filming permit on Trantor.
3. Profit!
Actually, I first wrote that with "shshsh...shshort section", but only AT&T's TTS got that right. iSpeech still has trouble with "sss".
"good point" "good point" "samsamsamsampling".
"someone else wrote" "good point" "good point".
"sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss short section".
"someone else wrote" "good point" "good point".
"acknowledging" "otherwise" "Anonymous Coward".
It's outright theft, is what I say. Yes, you said something similar. But what I wrote is my improved version, and I've recognized your contribution. So it's not outright theft after all. It would be dishonest if I wasn't recognizing your contribution. And, yes, I'm intentionally making fun of your spelling, so I also have the satirical context.
Aren't all the online photo services and social networking sites already using EXIF data? I think they're only hindered by the people who aren't inserting latitude/longitude info.
If adding 3 months to find the month of impregnation also works there, the Tagjibi calendar has 18 months.
Obviously Nigeria should get the cash prize. They've given out quintillions through the Internet. Why, I'm getting $3.4 billion this week alone from them.
Well, you see, in space nobody can hear crickets.
I see that /. is showing DoubleClick (Google) ads. So there's another banner advertising service to consider.