Back when I first got into computers, most software came from a hobbyist with photocopied manuals and a 5.25in disk, and the first thing you did was back up the disk and use only the backup. Even the OS (OS/9) that I used had as one of the first things in the manual that the software should be backed up and only run from the backup. I still have that instinct today when I get software, because it's all too easy for the disk to get damaged. (I've had more than one CD installation disk get damaged)
I ran into an annoying problem similar, myself. I purchased a Compaq laptop last year, and they wouldn't let my buy it without an OS. So, I took the lowest priced option, XP Home, but never used it, just got the machine, installed linux and was happy. Last week, I ended up needing XP, but I didn't want to wipe my linux partition. The default recovery disks repartition AND reformat the drive rather than just being a copy of XP home + additional installers. So, since I had a valid activation key and license with the machine, I figured I could just install from a different XP home disk. No dice, apparently OEMs are given activation keys that only work for their installs. Both Compaq AND Microsoft said that if I wanted the partitioning and removal of the OEM stuff, I'd have to buy another copy. How irritating, since I HAVE a valid license. Ended up having to use the recovery disk after backing up my linux partition, and then uninstall AOL, COMPUSERVE, etc. etc. Big pain in the arse.
I suspect he's being subtle. "You should (*cough cough ahem cough cough*) own..." Encouragement for those folks who want to give it a go, CYA value for those folks who have downloaded it.
The original author of the game, Warren Robinett (who also wrote Rocky's Boots) has it available for download on his website. He has always come across in interviews and the like to be the sort who would be honored that someone enjoyed his game enough to build a version of it in flash.
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Garrick, I think, is Garrick Antikajian, the Art Director for Linux Journal.
I think you mean thymus.
Take a look at this URL:http://www.jdaross.mcmail.com/lymphatics6.htm
Back when I first got into computers, most software came from a hobbyist with photocopied manuals and a 5.25in disk, and the first thing you did was back up the disk and use only the backup. Even the OS (OS/9) that I used had as one of the first things in the manual that the software should be backed up and only run from the backup. I still have that instinct today when I get software, because it's all too easy for the disk to get damaged. (I've had more than one CD installation disk get damaged)
I ran into an annoying problem similar, myself. I purchased a Compaq laptop last year, and they wouldn't let my buy it without an OS. So, I took the lowest priced option, XP Home, but never used it, just got the machine, installed linux and was happy. Last week, I ended up needing XP, but I didn't want to wipe my linux partition. The default recovery disks repartition AND reformat the drive rather than just being a copy of XP home + additional installers. So, since I had a valid activation key and license with the machine, I figured I could just install from a different XP home disk. No dice, apparently OEMs are given activation keys that only work for their installs. Both Compaq AND Microsoft said that if I wanted the partitioning and removal of the OEM stuff, I'd have to buy another copy. How irritating, since I HAVE a valid license. Ended up having to use the recovery disk after backing up my linux partition, and then uninstall AOL, COMPUSERVE, etc. etc. Big pain in the arse.
I suspect he's being subtle. "You should (*cough cough ahem cough cough*) own..." Encouragement for those folks who want to give it a go, CYA value for those folks who have downloaded it.
The original author of the game, Warren Robinett (who also wrote Rocky's Boots) has it available for download on his website. He has always come across in interviews and the like to be the sort who would be honored that someone enjoyed his game enough to build a version of it in flash.
Peace.