But, Smedley's contention that SOE didn't release an "incomplete" product is based on your definition of incomplete. I am sure SOE thinks that if they finished the code and got it out the door, it's complete.
I was thinking more of the creation of flash content using the terminal services web control and the flash creator for windows.
Now, I just glanced at the patent, so I don't know if it specifically has to be native to the web browser. I'm assuming it doesn't, so the terminal service web client (ActiveX control) and a copy of flash on the server fits the definition of a Internet service to create rich media applications.
It runs in a browser, it has a url, just because it's a gateway to a virtual desktop shouldn't be an issue.
Oh, it will take years, and it will outlast MxO, and most likely PS and SWG (at least SWG under sony) But EQ is in a slow decline. The key to EQ is how slow of a decline.
Everquest will eventually wind up with the EQ2 engine and servers, it might take them several years, but it will happen. It won't help save EQ, but it will make a pretty corpse.
EQ2 will basically be the training ground for changes to occur in the next EQ expansion.
SWG - I think NGE stands for Not Good, Everywhere. Fix the outstanding issues and you might have a game. Call it PlanetQuest.
Planetside - Here's what happens when you take a decent game and ignore it. Wait 6 months then say, 'oh, we're not ignoring you' and then go back to ignoring it. If Planetside was a house on fire, instead of putting out the fire, SOE would be busy debating what color the drapes should be.
MxO - Interesting game, expect it to be revamped to be just like EQ, call it EQ 1.5, virtual reality edition.
I would, but I'm almost blind and I can't change the ballot's font size, and it won't read itself to me.
"Life sucks, get a fucking helmet"
Seriously, the answer isn't always 'TECHNOLOGY!'
Ever think about having someone help you? Or possibly, just possibly they might make a large print or a Braile version of the ballot for the small percentage of the population that needs it?
We've spent billions of dollars on levees for New Orleans, yet one small category 3 hurricane is all it takes to breech them
You might want to re-check your facts. The storm surge was from a cat5 hurricane (when the storm hit land it was cat3) and the levees were not designed for that much water.
They were supposed to be strengthened at some point, but we never got around to it.
what they really get for their hard earned money is a LICENSE.
Does this mean I can download any music I already own?
Since I have a "license" to that music, the answer should be yes. Of course mp3.com learned the hard way that the record industry doesn't belive that.
Simply put, what they want is the ability to license/sell you a disc that you can't resell or loan, on one specific medium that you will need to re-purchase every few years.
Even if Vista isn't feature complete, you can compare what it does right now with what OS X does right now
Well, in that case, OSX is severely lacking in debug code and beta testing reporting tools.
What part of 'not done' is so difficult to get?
Even allowing for some slack, Vista doesn't sound like it's going to be capable of running on a 2GHz system with 512mb of ram and 64mb of vram.
Unless you work for Microsoft's OS development team I'm going to guess you have no clue what the final requirements will be. Also, allowing for some slack, Vista will be capable of running with 32mb of vram, 256mb of ram, and 1.25GHz of CPU.
You can believe all you want that Macs and OS X aren't real computers, but there is no fundamental difference except that Apple's systems ship now, work now, and will work even better next year
The same applies to other toys as well.
Microsoft's systems (as evinced from previous incarnations) barely work.
Just because some people lack the intelligence to operate a real computer doesn't mean it barely works.
If you put OS X on a Vista class system in 2006/2007, and compared to Vista, who would win?
I'll say Vista.
1. It will run the software I have today. 2. It will run more software that I may buy tomorrow. 3. It will run 64 bit software if I need it. 4. It's going to run rings around OSX.
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But, Smedley's contention that SOE didn't release an "incomplete" product is based on your definition of incomplete. I am sure SOE thinks that if they finished the code and got it out the door, it's complete.
'It compiled without errors? Ship it!'
I was thinking more of the creation of flash content using the terminal services web control and the flash creator for windows.
Now, I just glanced at the patent, so I don't know if it specifically has to be native to the web browser. I'm assuming it doesn't, so the terminal service web client (ActiveX control) and a copy of flash on the server fits the definition of a Internet service to create rich media applications.
It runs in a browser, it has a url, just because it's a gateway to a virtual desktop shouldn't be an issue.
Without reading the full patent, How about Windows 2000 Terminal Services and Flash 2.0? I think that has a 1999 timeframe.
Why do so many people think they have a right to dictate the terms of other people's businesses?
Exactly, that's why if I buy OSX at retail, I'll run it on whatever computer I want.
Actually, ID is pretty much required for all forms of interstate transportation now.
All Airlines, Amtrak and Greyhound require ID and of course, you need a license to drive or rent a car.
So, unless you're planning to walk on your next trip from New York to California, you better have some ID.
Azureus' web site will be renamed from
Azureus - Java BitTorrent Client
to
Azureus
Then in a footnote somewhere,
Azureus is a BitTorrent(tm) compatible client. BitTorrent is a trademark of blah blah blah
Oh, it will take years, and it will outlast MxO, and most likely PS and SWG (at least SWG under sony) But EQ is in a slow decline. The key to EQ is how slow of a decline.
Everquest will eventually wind up with the EQ2 engine and servers, it might take them several years, but it will happen. It won't help save EQ, but it will make a pretty corpse.
EQ2 will basically be the training ground for changes to occur in the next EQ expansion.
SWG - I think NGE stands for Not Good, Everywhere. Fix the outstanding issues and you might have a game. Call it PlanetQuest.
Planetside - Here's what happens when you take a decent game and ignore it. Wait 6 months then say, 'oh, we're not ignoring you' and then go back to ignoring it. If Planetside was a house on fire, instead of putting out the fire, SOE would be busy debating what color the drapes should be.
MxO - Interesting game, expect it to be revamped to be just like EQ, call it EQ 1.5, virtual reality edition.
I would, but I'm almost blind and I can't change the ballot's font size, and it won't read itself to me.
"Life sucks, get a fucking helmet"
Seriously, the answer isn't always 'TECHNOLOGY!'
Ever think about having someone help you? Or possibly, just possibly they might make a large print or a Braile version of the ballot for the small percentage of the population that needs it?
It would have helped if I actually pointed to a sample.
p df
http://www.tulsacounty.org/documents/Dec13Sample.
Check out what Oklahoma uses for a ballot.
I don't think the region code alone is a DMCA violation.
The DMCA has allowances for compatibility and there are no laws that stop you from personally buying a foreign DVD.
to track Santa Clause
My life insurance policy has a Santa clause, something to do with being trampled by reindeer...
(ok, that's bad)
We've spent billions of dollars on levees for New Orleans, yet one small category 3 hurricane is all it takes to breech them
You might want to re-check your facts. The storm surge was from a cat5 hurricane (when the storm hit land it was cat3) and the levees were not designed for that much water.
They were supposed to be strengthened at some point, but we never got around to it.
No, You had it right the first time.
Actually, I just wanted it for prolonged outages and keep them round-robin during normal use.
Do you know which router would work well? Linksys isn't very clear on server applications.
Anyone know a cheap and easy way to multi-home a web server on a DSL and a Cable line? (without asking the cable or phone co to set up something)
The keywords being cheap and not having to ask the telcos.
Doesn't that mean they won't save scrambled channels?
I'm thinking about building a MythTV box.
Do your cards take component-in, DVI, HDMI or another connection?
Does anyone know of a way to build a DVR for HDTV yet?
Something to plug into the cable box and get HDTV cable piped over to your computer's HDD in HD quality.
what they really get for their hard earned money is a LICENSE.
Does this mean I can download any music I already own?
Since I have a "license" to that music, the answer should be yes. Of course mp3.com learned the hard way that the record industry doesn't belive that.
Simply put, what they want is the ability to license/sell you a disc that you can't resell or loan, on one specific medium that you will need to re-purchase every few years.
Thanks, but no thanks.
The alarm will be on a level similar to this
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/27924
Even if Vista isn't feature complete, you can compare what it does right now with what OS X does right now
Well, in that case, OSX is severely lacking in debug code and beta testing reporting tools.
What part of 'not done' is so difficult to get?
Even allowing for some slack, Vista doesn't sound like it's going to be capable of running on a 2GHz system with 512mb of ram and 64mb of vram.
Unless you work for Microsoft's OS development team I'm going to guess you have no clue what the final requirements will be. Also, allowing for some slack, Vista will be capable of running with 32mb of vram, 256mb of ram, and 1.25GHz of CPU.
You can believe all you want that Macs and OS X aren't real computers, but there is no fundamental difference except that Apple's systems ship now, work now, and will work even better next year
The same applies to other toys as well.
Microsoft's systems (as evinced from previous incarnations) barely work.
Just because some people lack the intelligence to operate a real computer doesn't mean it barely works.
If everything Vista does is possible now in OS X on a 1.33GHz system with 32mb VRAM and 512mb RAM
Well, first, everything Vista does is not possible in OSX, so your argument is not valid.
Also,
Vista is not feature complete, so we can't compare feature sets.
Vista is still a debug build, so you can't compare resource usage.
OSX is not Windows 6.0
It's like the old saying, you can't compare Apples and Oranges.
In this case, the apples are, well, Apple Mac OSX systems and the oranges are real computers and not a cutesy toy from Apple.
If you put OS X on a Vista class system in 2006/2007, and compared to Vista, who would win?
I'll say Vista.
1. It will run the software I have today.
2. It will run more software that I may buy tomorrow.
3. It will run 64 bit software if I need it.
4. It's going to run rings around OSX.