Maybe, but I think you're underestimating the ingenuity of crackers. Just because those features are "left out" of the VLK edition doesn't mean they can't be added via other means. It might even be as easy as a simple slipstream, but even if its not, it may be easier to add the missing components to a VLK edition than remove the protections from the home/ultimate editions.
Not that it really matters either way. I predict a 99% chance that illegitimate copies will be widespread before February 2007, a 90% chance within a week from release, 75% chance within 24 hours, and 50% chance before the actual release.
Money is a commodity like anything else. The more of it person A has, the less of it person B can have. The more of the pie the wealthy get, the less of the pie you can have. End of story.
True, but there are more than 2 people. If person A and B have 10,000 space credits, and person C has 1,000,000 space credits, person D will charge prices persons A and B can afford. As A and B's percentages increase, the prices will increase accordingly. Giving, say, 1,000 space credits to person A would only have a positive benefit if you withheld those space credits from person B, otherwise the net change would be 0.
Is it fair? No. Wealthy and poor people will always exist, always be advantaged or disadvantaged respectively, and the prices will always be based on median incomes. The best we can do is try to give everyone equal opportunity to succeed. Of course, that goal can never be reached, but we have a fairly close approximation, or at least that's the public perception. Perception governs civil contentment/unrest, so that's really the most important thing, in the big picture.
If you read that site, and then read his posting, you may note that the union of "screensavers and wallpaper" and the set of things he is interested in equals the empty set.
Oh, I see. I just read Slashdot, and assumed he'd be interested in the same things as the rest of us. Now where'd those custom smileys go...
It's ironic that the system designed to protect us from centralized power and its abuses has effectively just created a multi-tiered tax system. Between federal, state, and local taxes, many people are paying almost half their incomes in tax, and no one level is particularly accountable to any other. So the states can claim that they need their 7% income and sales tax, the city can claim their property tax, and the Fed can claim their ~30%.
But, at least they're responsible with our tax dollars, maintain a balanced budget, don't go into debt, and serve as the model of efficiency.
Right.. because MySpace is where potential employers look for information. "Let's see, Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. AHA!"
Or did you put a link to your profile in your resume?
Here's an idea: If you're wondering why an employer decided not to hire you, you could try asking them instead of Slashdot. I know it's hard to believe, but there might actually be more qualified people applying for the same jobs. It sucks getting passed over, and occasionally there could be illegitimate reasons, but for the most part you win some and you lose some. In the long run, the most productive course of action is probably to just keep looking, and tell your friend to take down the picture if you're paran^h^h^h^h^hconcerned.
WTF is a "Professional Gaming Headset," and does it come with AcoustiMass technology or a 30 day Excitement Guarantee? Also, will I get a better sonic picture if I use these power cables?
Well, the gender representation in China isn't really that alarming. According to the CIA World Factbook, males represent 53.0% of the 0-14 age group (lower for the 15-65 age group), compared to 51.1% in the US, and the UK for the same 0-14 age range.
If you want to see something really disturbing, look at the 15-65 age group for mid-east countries such as Kuwait and Qatar: 63.8% and 69.5% respectively.. ~2:1.
The problem with that logic, at least with PCs, is that the hardware depreciation curve is often much steeper than that of the expected lifespan.
As far as consoles, the systems are likely to have a 5 year lifespan, if history is any indication, and prices throughout that lifetime aren't likely to fall until the 2 year mark. Even at the 5 year mark, the price is likely to be around 50% of the original cost. While the actual savings would be slightly more, due to inflation and other factors, you can be reasonably confident that the price isn't going to fall off significantly in the 2-3 year range unless the platform dies. You might be able to find a used console for a lot less, but the advent of auction sites means that sellers can typically get a higher price for their used goods than in the past.
Since console hardware doesn't depreciate as quickly, the best way -- and, really, the only way -- to save money is to wait 2-6 months to buy games. Most people don't have the patience, but those that do can often find games for $10-$20 instead of $50-$60.
Not only that, but it takes exactly one year for us to orbit the sun. What are the odds? And get a load of this: The sun has never been seen at night. Not once in recorded history. Coincidence?
That's an interesting possibility, although the fact that the same users are posting productive information in other threads means that the industry would be going through great pains to plant moles on relatively innocuous forums on the off chance that their comments are influencing the behavior of others. I mean, I guess there are a few people out there who would be compelled to imitate the actions of an anonymous poster on an internet forum, but I'm not sure that segment is large enough that intentionally trying to manipulate them is worthwhile.
At any rate, the desire for instant gratification should not be discounted, as it essentially drives our entire economy.
That's pretty much what the PvE RPG genre is all about... it's the style of the game. Even WoW is just a highly graphical interface over a game that isn't a whole lot more complicated than "You are in a cold, dark room. There are exits to the N, E, S. Which way do you go?" Some people like solitaire or mazes, yet a simple script could play either of those games, given the flexible sort of interface provided in WoW. Some people find it tedious, and others find it rewarding. Some people enjoy being CPAs, which probably prompted the observation: "There's no accounting for taste."
Close your eyes, quiet your thoughts, feel your inner chi, and focus. Now imagine that you make so much money you can give a dedicated customer a high handed heave-ho.
Naturally you should burn them in a purpose-built incinerator, not Ye Olde Fireplace. Barring that, burning each sheet of paper by hand works as well, although it's a huge PITA for any significant amount of paper.
Actually, the phone number is 212-555-7382. Don't be put off when someone answers with "Hello?" Just ask for Dave, and he'll take your information.
Just saying.. don't take anyone's word for a phone number, especially on an internet forum. Look it up yourself, using www.google.com.a8tisdu4.net or www.yahoo.com@afd9s8yh9ye498hf9s8h4f98j209j4f0jh86 58h42h.hahaigotyou.net.
Slashdot Mirror
Maybe, but I think you're underestimating the ingenuity of crackers. Just because those features are "left out" of the VLK edition doesn't mean they can't be added via other means. It might even be as easy as a simple slipstream, but even if its not, it may be easier to add the missing components to a VLK edition than remove the protections from the home/ultimate editions.
Not that it really matters either way. I predict a 99% chance that illegitimate copies will be widespread before February 2007, a 90% chance within a week from release, 75% chance within 24 hours, and 50% chance before the actual release.
Money is a commodity like anything else. The more of it person A has, the less of it person B can have. The more of the pie the wealthy get, the less of the pie you can have. End of story.
True, but there are more than 2 people. If person A and B have 10,000 space credits, and person C has 1,000,000 space credits, person D will charge prices persons A and B can afford. As A and B's percentages increase, the prices will increase accordingly. Giving, say, 1,000 space credits to person A would only have a positive benefit if you withheld those space credits from person B, otherwise the net change would be 0.
Is it fair? No. Wealthy and poor people will always exist, always be advantaged or disadvantaged respectively, and the prices will always be based on median incomes. The best we can do is try to give everyone equal opportunity to succeed. Of course, that goal can never be reached, but we have a fairly close approximation, or at least that's the public perception. Perception governs civil contentment/unrest, so that's really the most important thing, in the big picture.
Too bad it's PCIE. If you're the budget-component type, you're probably still using AGP 1X.
Too bad Jeeves got fired.
I think you just get more leeway when you're logged in w/good karma.
If you read that site, and then read his posting, you may note that the union of "screensavers and wallpaper" and the set of things he is interested in equals the empty set.
Oh, I see. I just read Slashdot, and assumed he'd be interested in the same things as the rest of us. Now where'd those custom smileys go...
Undoubtedly you're looking for something like this.
It's ironic that the system designed to protect us from centralized power and its abuses has effectively just created a multi-tiered tax system. Between federal, state, and local taxes, many people are paying almost half their incomes in tax, and no one level is particularly accountable to any other. So the states can claim that they need their 7% income and sales tax, the city can claim their property tax, and the Fed can claim their ~30%.
But, at least they're responsible with our tax dollars, maintain a balanced budget, don't go into debt, and serve as the model of efficiency.
Yes. First gen drivers, along with all specs and whitepapers, can be found at /dev/null.
Right.. because MySpace is where potential employers look for information. "Let's see, Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. Jason.. AHA!"
Or did you put a link to your profile in your resume?
Here's an idea: If you're wondering why an employer decided not to hire you, you could try asking them instead of Slashdot. I know it's hard to believe, but there might actually be more qualified people applying for the same jobs. It sucks getting passed over, and occasionally there could be illegitimate reasons, but for the most part you win some and you lose some. In the long run, the most productive course of action is probably to just keep looking, and tell your friend to take down the picture if you're paran^h^h^h^h^hconcerned.
Why do you think they call America the Great Experiment?
The only thing that would do is drive fees higher.
Now all we need are super-strong synthetic bones to prevent this sort of thing.
WTF is a "Professional Gaming Headset," and does it come with AcoustiMass technology or a 30 day Excitement Guarantee? Also, will I get a better sonic picture if I use these power cables?
Thanks!
-Mr. Dumas
Well, the gender representation in China isn't really that alarming. According to the CIA World Factbook, males represent 53.0% of the 0-14 age group (lower for the 15-65 age group), compared to 51.1% in the US, and the UK for the same 0-14 age range.
If you want to see something really disturbing, look at the 15-65 age group for mid-east countries such as Kuwait and Qatar: 63.8% and 69.5% respectively.. ~2:1.
The problem with that logic, at least with PCs, is that the hardware depreciation curve is often much steeper than that of the expected lifespan.
As far as consoles, the systems are likely to have a 5 year lifespan, if history is any indication, and prices throughout that lifetime aren't likely to fall until the 2 year mark. Even at the 5 year mark, the price is likely to be around 50% of the original cost. While the actual savings would be slightly more, due to inflation and other factors, you can be reasonably confident that the price isn't going to fall off significantly in the 2-3 year range unless the platform dies. You might be able to find a used console for a lot less, but the advent of auction sites means that sellers can typically get a higher price for their used goods than in the past.
Since console hardware doesn't depreciate as quickly, the best way -- and, really, the only way -- to save money is to wait 2-6 months to buy games. Most people don't have the patience, but those that do can often find games for $10-$20 instead of $50-$60.
Not only that, but it takes exactly one year for us to orbit the sun. What are the odds? And get a load of this: The sun has never been seen at night. Not once in recorded history. Coincidence?
I think not.
That's an interesting possibility, although the fact that the same users are posting productive information in other threads means that the industry would be going through great pains to plant moles on relatively innocuous forums on the off chance that their comments are influencing the behavior of others. I mean, I guess there are a few people out there who would be compelled to imitate the actions of an anonymous poster on an internet forum, but I'm not sure that segment is large enough that intentionally trying to manipulate them is worthwhile.
At any rate, the desire for instant gratification should not be discounted, as it essentially drives our entire economy.
That's pretty much what the PvE RPG genre is all about... it's the style of the game. Even WoW is just a highly graphical interface over a game that isn't a whole lot more complicated than "You are in a cold, dark room. There are exits to the N, E, S. Which way do you go?" Some people like solitaire or mazes, yet a simple script could play either of those games, given the flexible sort of interface provided in WoW. Some people find it tedious, and others find it rewarding. Some people enjoy being CPAs, which probably prompted the observation: "There's no accounting for taste."
Easy..
Close your eyes, quiet your thoughts, feel your inner chi, and focus. Now imagine that you make so much money you can give a dedicated customer a high handed heave-ho.
I'd tell you, but I'd have to kill you.
Naturally you should burn them in a purpose-built incinerator, not Ye Olde Fireplace. Barring that, burning each sheet of paper by hand works as well, although it's a huge PITA for any significant amount of paper.
Actually, the phone number is 212-555-7382. Don't be put off when someone answers with "Hello?" Just ask for Dave, and he'll take your information.
6 58h42h.hahaigotyou.net.
Just saying.. don't take anyone's word for a phone number, especially on an internet forum. Look it up yourself, using www.google.com.a8tisdu4.net or www.yahoo.com@afd9s8yh9ye498hf9s8h4f98j209j4f0jh8