First there was the Parrot Web Browser, and now this! I think the folks at Slashdot may be trying to distract some trolls away from the "real" articles. It'll be interesting to see how well that strategy works.
Anyone ever seen that horrible 1993 movie, Super Mario Bros.? Isn't it interesting that they seem to have basically the same boots that they show in this article?
Man... I never knew that movie would come back to haunt us in this way. I guess that if there's a screwy idea out there, there's always someone on the planet that's gonna try it. Time to sit back and wait for the Koopa Troopahs.
... or watered-down ink. If you've ever made the mistake of putting the wrong end of a leaky ball-point pen in your mouth, you'd notice that the ink has roughly the same properties they describe. - It tastes terrible. - It makes your tongue numb. - It STAINS.
I'm not so sure about the headache part. Perhaps that's more of a psychological effect of tasting an unknown substance.
I've said this before and I'll say it again -- for you investors, AMD is a surefire thing. I bought it right when the k7 roadmap was announced, and they've done nothing but good things since. AMD is taking over their market -- might as well join in for the ride.
While I agree with your perception, I'd want to warn folks that AMD does have a habit of suprising people with bad quarters. Considering AMD for an investment over TXN, STM, INTC, MXIM, or any of their other competitors is quite risky. The greatest risks do happen to pay off with the greatest gains (when they pay off at all). AMD has been making a good fight of it lately... but I'd still be cautious about it, especially for long-term investing.
In comparing AMD's performance with their top 9 competitors over the past year, you'll find them to be second (behind ETEK). However, when you compare them over the past 3 to 5 years, you'll see them drop into dead last.
In short: I'm optimistic, but I wouldn't go recommending them just yet.
(This is my own sarcastic fabrication, for those who can't tell.)
Bungie Guy: Sure we still love all of the Mac, Playstation, and Linux people out there. We think they're just swell. I really don't think they understand one thing about all of this, though...
Now all of your pals at Bungie are Really Really Rich!
I think if they understood the vastness of The Money and how much unbridled joy It has given us, they'd settle down and let bygones be bygones.
Just remember that the XBOX is just around the corner and we've yet to ever see a console system that was truly buggy. We at Bungie think that shows a lot of promise for the future. Let's just all make up and be friends now, shall we?
Really, then why does nearly every report on the matter claim that linux is growing faster than all other OSes combined?
I'll play devil's advocate on this one.;)
Linux is growing faster because it has so much room to grow. The real competitors to Linux are already well established in their markets, so growing... for them... isn't as easy as it is for Linux. The market is also expanding rapidly, which gives Linux a more equal footing for expansion. That can distort those numbers.
With that said, I still don't agree that Linux is failing and is never going to pick up. There is no evidence of that, and far too much evidence to the contrary.
I would not cite Linux's growth in the marketplace as compared to its competitors though, as I personally don't think that is an accurate measure of its success. Instead, I'd mention where Linux is taking market share away from its competitors. There is a distinct difference between the two in a market that is expanding as rapidly as this one.
I agree that it can be interpreted this way, but is there any question as to what Apogee's intent is in this document? Is it their fault that the UCITA exists, and lends meaning other than what is intended in their documents?
This legal agreement is not straightforward (far from plain english), but in reading it through the intent still seems rather obvious to me. I've read plenty of the agreements that come with games, and this is not the worst I've seen.
Apogee is talking about their trademarks themselves. If you had a picture of Duke Nukem on your site that was drawn by Apogee and you received recognition of some sort for that picture, you'd be obligated to tell people that it isn't a picture you created, it's Apogee's.
This thing is NOT about the games. It's NOT about reviews. It's also NOT about the words "Apogee" or "Time To Kill" or any of the others themselves. It's about using the contents of Apogee's site on other sites. Instead of making fans take down content that they copy (*cough*FOX*cough**Simpsons*), they have a specific set of guidelines set up that allow you to use their content as long as you do so in a manner that they agree with.
No... it means if you take Apogee's graphics off of their site and put them on your own, then someone (thinking that you made them) offers you a job as a graphic designer because they saw "your" cool Duke Nukem logo... you must let them know that you didn't design it, Apogee did. Transfer of goodwill means giving credit where it is due.
This agreement outlines a way to let Apogee fans use their (Apogee's) stuff without taking credit for it themselves or defaming Apogee. IMO people are reading way too much into this. I see nothing mentioned regarding reviews or any other such criticism that is already Constitutionally protected.
i love those fun prodject but i will never put my 5K (i am french-canadian) in one of those.
Too true. This project does have a certain amount of risk attached to it. It took me nine days of careful work to get this case to the point it is at right now. A rack mount would have taken substantially less time, though I (well... my wife actually) would have found the cost prohibitive.
I personally would consider this solution (when done right) to be less risky than carrying a rigid aluminum case around all of the time. That was my main concern. But as a professional solution, a rack mount case has its merits.
Post #66 contains a description of an interesting project where the poster made their own rack. It is somewhat between what I have done and a professional rack mount solution.
While I would think twice about lugging a 21" trinitron around, my 19" Philips/Magnavox straps conveniently on top of the case for transport (with a folded towel underneath it). I've created a makeshift harness for it with a square length of cotton cloth and two bungie cords.
Actually it's much more shock resistant than a rigid aluminum case. The drive bay is held on by four bolts on the front of the case, and has nothing but air around it. When the case is bounced (which I just had to try), the drive bay gives a little. The plastic itself absorbs shock like you wouldn't believe.
Remember, this case was designed to carry computer equipment. It has an inner and an outer shell (about.75cm of plastic in all) with about 1cm of air in between. You'll find that many other cases of this type that aren't specifically designed for carrying computers still have the same specs.
BTW - I did not intend this as a shipping case. It's designed so I can strap my monitor to the top of it and wheel it out to LAN parties.
Great ideas. BTW - The case itself does have a locking mechanism with a combination lock (albeit a wimpy 3-digit one). I take it you mean locks on the integrated covers though.
I'll definitely add your cover idea to my "to be kept in mind for the future" list.
This travel case modification looks like one solution to my problems, but all I really need is a damn handle (or computer equipment that levitates itself into my car trunk).
Are all the instructions for this project the most difficult methods? I'll give the guy an E for effort though with his techniques. The guy did get it done. The site's too slashdotted to really check it out.
Drilling, as you suggest, works. But it can be damaging to the components as well as yourself if the drill slips or catches on the metal. I chose the safest method... and it really is quite easy. With a bit of practice you can remove a rivet just as fast as you could drill one. You should try it sometime.
Read through the rest of the instructions. I really don't do anything that specifically must have the IBM P70/P75 Travel Case. This case is very similar in size to a lot of cheap, clunky, not-so-stylish hard plastic suitcases that are out on the market right now.
In short, unless you work for IBM don't bother trying to get ahold of the exact case I used. There are plenty of other alternatives.
I'd consider this to be a case upgrade more than anything else. I already had the tools and materials other than a box of bolts and lock nuts, and I wasn't too happy with the recent paint job I gave Daemon because it looked WAY too much like an iMac (nothing against iMacs, I just don't like "pretty" cases). So... I upgraded.
Now I could have paid $1,500-$2,000 for a decent laptop; However, I don't know of any in that price range with a 19" monitor, 256MB RAM, and decent 3D gaming performance. In fact, I can't think of any laptop that I'd want to replace Daemon with simply because of what it's used for. (Anyone out there have any ideas? I'd love to see them.)
Hehehe. This is my LAN party machine, Signal11. Check out my "machines page" off of my main page, where I give an overview of each of my machines and what is on it. LouZiffer is the one with Linux on it, and it is what connects me to the outside world. Daemon is the one that got the new case. (The names aren't religious, they just illustrate my viewpoint on my systems... namely that they tend to lean more towards disorder and chaos unless I'm around to watch them.)
BTW - Redhat sponsors our LAN party out here, which is a big reason for the stickers all over my monitor.
I did my best to make links for any graphics (except on the main page) and keep everything down to basic text. Hopefully the design will win through and you'll all get to read the instructions... but...
The info on my project page is out there for anyone to use, so if anyone wishes to mirror it, please feel free.:)
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Due to this post, a monkey dressed in a gorilla costume was tossed into the lion exhibit at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The gorilla costume seemed to make the lions nervous for a couple of minutes; However, the lions must have detected the scent of the monkey underneath, as it was quickly killed and eaten before animal handlers arrived to save it.
Congratulations, Bain! Your self-scored 2 reply to a First Post has been selected for a Monkey Moderation!
Due to this post, a monkey was allowed to live. Yes! That's right! Instead of dismembering or poisoning another of our hairy friends, we figured Bain would make a proper substitute.
We'll be coming, Bain. Be ready for us! We've selected yet another interesting and creative method of termination just for you!:)
(Note: This message was meant in jest. No matter how much we want to do violent things to Bain, a proper monkey will be selected, dressed up as Bain, and killed in Bain's stead in a Monkey Moderation to follow.)
Mastah_Monkey... your post has been selected for a Monkey Moderation! (Don't expect another, you won't get one.)
Due to your post, a large sign reading "Save the Monkeys!" was epoxied to a monkey's hand. The monkey was then driven to the corner of 6th and Pike in Seattle and released.
Within fifteen minutes, police in riot gear showed up and beat the monkey to death.
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Incredible... I was just browsing comments on a decent LAN party article and came across your ringing endorsement of our party.
Thanks, badblood. I'm glad we have some fans out there. You guys are the reason behind our work.
- LouZiffer
LouZiffer
I guess the quickies weren't enough...
LouZiffer
Man... I never knew that movie would come back to haunt us in this way. I guess that if there's a screwy idea out there, there's always someone on the planet that's gonna try it. Time to sit back and wait for the Koopa Troopahs.
LouZiffer
- It tastes terrible.
- It makes your tongue numb.
- It STAINS.
I'm not so sure about the headache part. Perhaps that's more of a psychological effect of tasting an unknown substance.
LouZiffer
While I agree with your perception, I'd want to warn folks that AMD does have a habit of suprising people with bad quarters. Considering AMD for an investment over TXN, STM, INTC, MXIM, or any of their other competitors is quite risky. The greatest risks do happen to pay off with the greatest gains (when they pay off at all). AMD has been making a good fight of it lately... but I'd still be cautious about it, especially for long-term investing.
In comparing AMD's performance with their top 9 competitors over the past year, you'll find them to be second (behind ETEK). However, when you compare them over the past 3 to 5 years, you'll see them drop into dead last.
In short: I'm optimistic, but I wouldn't go recommending them just yet.
LouZiffer
Bungie Guy: Sure we still love all of the Mac, Playstation, and Linux people out there. We think they're just swell. I really don't think they understand one thing about all of this, though...
Now all of your pals at Bungie are Really Really Rich!
I think if they understood the vastness of The Money and how much unbridled joy It has given us, they'd settle down and let bygones be bygones.
Just remember that the XBOX is just around the corner and we've yet to ever see a console system that was truly buggy. We at Bungie think that shows a lot of promise for the future. Let's just all make up and be friends now, shall we?
LouZiffer
I'll play devil's advocate on this one. ;)
Linux is growing faster because it has so much room to grow. The real competitors to Linux are already well established in their markets, so growing... for them... isn't as easy as it is for Linux. The market is also expanding rapidly, which gives Linux a more equal footing for expansion. That can distort those numbers.
With that said, I still don't agree that Linux is failing and is never going to pick up. There is no evidence of that, and far too much evidence to the contrary.
I would not cite Linux's growth in the marketplace as compared to its competitors though, as I personally don't think that is an accurate measure of its success. Instead, I'd mention where Linux is taking market share away from its competitors. There is a distinct difference between the two in a market that is expanding as rapidly as this one.
LouZiffer
This legal agreement is not straightforward (far from plain english), but in reading it through the intent still seems rather obvious to me. I've read plenty of the agreements that come with games, and this is not the worst I've seen.
LouZiffer
This thing is NOT about the games. It's NOT about reviews. It's also NOT about the words "Apogee" or "Time To Kill" or any of the others themselves. It's about using the contents of Apogee's site on other sites. Instead of making fans take down content that they copy (*cough*FOX*cough**Simpsons*), they have a specific set of guidelines set up that allow you to use their content as long as you do so in a manner that they agree with.
Please, people... get a grip.
LouZiffer
This agreement outlines a way to let Apogee fans use their (Apogee's) stuff without taking credit for it themselves or defaming Apogee. IMO people are reading way too much into this. I see nothing mentioned regarding reviews or any other such criticism that is already Constitutionally protected.
LouZiffer
Too true. This project does have a certain amount of risk attached to it. It took me nine days of careful work to get this case to the point it is at right now. A rack mount would have taken substantially less time, though I (well... my wife actually) would have found the cost prohibitive.
I personally would consider this solution (when done right) to be less risky than carrying a rigid aluminum case around all of the time. That was my main concern. But as a professional solution, a rack mount case has its merits.
Post #66 contains a description of an interesting project where the poster made their own rack. It is somewhat between what I have done and a professional rack mount solution.
LouZiffer
LouZiffer
Remember, this case was designed to carry computer equipment. It has an inner and an outer shell (about .75cm of plastic in all) with about 1cm of air in between. You'll find that many other cases of this type that aren't specifically designed for carrying computers still have the same specs.
BTW - I did not intend this as a shipping case. It's designed so I can strap my monitor to the top of it and wheel it out to LAN parties.
LouZiffer
LouZiffer
I'll definitely add your cover idea to my "to be kept in mind for the future" list.
LouZiffer
In that case (hehe), try a PC Tote. :)
LouZiffer
Drilling, as you suggest, works. But it can be damaging to the components as well as yourself if the drill slips or catches on the metal. I chose the safest method... and it really is quite easy. With a bit of practice you can remove a rivet just as fast as you could drill one. You should try it sometime.
LouZiffer
In short, unless you work for IBM don't bother trying to get ahold of the exact case I used. There are plenty of other alternatives.
LouZiffer
Good question, delmoi.
I'd consider this to be a case upgrade more than anything else. I already had the tools and materials other than a box of bolts and lock nuts, and I wasn't too happy with the recent paint job I gave Daemon because it looked WAY too much like an iMac (nothing against iMacs, I just don't like "pretty" cases). So... I upgraded.
Now I could have paid $1,500-$2,000 for a decent laptop; However, I don't know of any in that price range with a 19" monitor, 256MB RAM, and decent 3D gaming performance. In fact, I can't think of any laptop that I'd want to replace Daemon with simply because of what it's used for. (Anyone out there have any ideas? I'd love to see them.)
Hope that answers your question.
LouZiffer
BTW - Redhat sponsors our LAN party out here, which is a big reason for the stickers all over my monitor.
LouZiffer
The info on my project page is out there for anyone to use, so if anyone wishes to mirror it, please feel free. :)
(BTW - The X-ray comment got a chuckle.)
LouZiffer
Due to this post, a monkey dressed in a gorilla costume was tossed into the lion exhibit at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The gorilla costume seemed to make the lions nervous for a couple of minutes; However, the lions must have detected the scent of the monkey underneath, as it was quickly killed and eaten before animal handlers arrived to save it.
LouZiffer
Due to this post, a monkey was allowed to live. Yes! That's right! Instead of dismembering or poisoning another of our hairy friends, we figured Bain would make a proper substitute.
We'll be coming, Bain. Be ready for us! We've selected yet another interesting and creative method of termination just for you! :)
(Note: This message was meant in jest. No matter how much we want to do violent things to Bain, a proper monkey will be selected, dressed up as Bain, and killed in Bain's stead in a Monkey Moderation to follow.)
LouZiffer
Due to your post, a large sign reading "Save the Monkeys!" was epoxied to a monkey's hand. The monkey was then driven to the corner of 6th and Pike in Seattle and released.
Within fifteen minutes, police in riot gear showed up and beat the monkey to death.
LouZiffer