Unfortunately many companies are like this, and it has been this way for going on ten years now. I remember testing Dark Reign and the second build they mailed me didn't even include the single player component of the game. Guess which component needed patching as soon as the game was released.
>Of course, from a usability standpoint, where accuracy is absolutely vital, I don't think a chicklet keyboard like the blackberry or hiptop will cut it, and handwriting recognition >probably won't either, so it'd probably be a pen-based systen with custom software.
It would probably be a handwriting recognition system using blocky letters. That is what they used in 2000. They trained us how to write properly so that the machine wouldn't have a problem picking it up, so I don't see this being a big deal.
Good luck with that rebate man, I'm still waiting for my rebate for $10 from last years tax software from Intuit. Here's a tip...don't hold your breath.
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Unfortunately many companies are like this, and it has been this way for going on ten years now. I remember testing Dark Reign and the second build they mailed me didn't even include the single player component of the game. Guess which component needed patching as soon as the game was released.
Ah, I miss hanging out in room 300....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beslan_school_hostage_crisis
>If you need to be spoon-fed the point...
It's a good thing you know how to remain civil yourself.
> And sklyarov is spelled wrong - heh
I think you misspelled Dmitry.
You answered your own question. Why should someone who needs a high end quality mouse use a collector's item that is not intended for serious use?
>Of course, from a usability standpoint, where accuracy is absolutely vital, I don't think a chicklet keyboard like the blackberry or hiptop will cut it, and handwriting recognition >probably won't either, so it'd probably be a pen-based systen with custom software.
It would probably be a handwriting recognition system using blocky letters. That is what they used in 2000. They trained us how to write properly so that the machine wouldn't have a problem picking it up, so I don't see this being a big deal.
Why not require a subscription for anonymous coward posts? Seems a good way to make sure the trolls are paying their fair share.
Agreed, I use Opera (with everything extra off) for my usual browsing, and IE for those webpages that require it.
Good luck with that rebate man, I'm still waiting for my rebate for $10 from last years tax software from Intuit. Here's a tip...don't hold your breath.