I've not bought a PC game in years, but I'm gonna buy RTCW. I've been playing the beta pretty hard over the last couple of weeks and it blew me away.
The team play is even more refined than counter-strike. The weapons are almost on par with those in Unreal Tournament, and with a descent video card, the graphics are sensational.
All I can say is: Atmosphere, Atmosphere, Atmosphere...
(btw, it plays rather well on a 56K with only 10 - 14 players)
So, what would you have done? Filed a lawsuit against a large organisation, to lose even more money?
His actions should be seen as a statement against UPS, not a direct attack against a certain worker. Although, from the posts I've read so far, it seems the actual workers take some sort of pride in ruining other people's belongings.
I'm sure this must be a result of the work ethic promoted by UPS management and their disregard for quality assurance. Had they been monitoring their workers' practices, they would be able to remove the rogues that promote such actions.
Good on your dad, dude. He acted cleverly, and within the limits of the law that protects UPS from reimbursing their CLIENTS (That's what he was. A client!).
btw, next time he sends urine, he should insure it and seek compensation for not having received his delivery!!
Wow, you're so well educated on the subject...
Did you see that on "A Current Affair"?
A cone's a cone...
A bucket's a bucket...
Neither harms anyone more than a cigarette and a few burbouns...
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When you're good enough (one day) to beat the computer and find all the secret stuff, you'll want to play human players. It can really extend a games lifespan...
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No he/she didn't say that. Merely that it might've influenced Segas decision.. OBVIOUSLY !!
Why such a mentality? It's the same mentality that labels IT professionals as geeks, without any personality !!
Do you really believe that your way is the only way to do something? Sure, he might not be following the most secure/best method for a kernel update, but if that's how he wants to go about it...it's his choice!
How about offering some advise, instead of Trolling him. That's probably one reason Linux hasn't caught onto the mainstram market; Everytime someone asks a simple question, they get bagged. You're a fool. Fuck off!
i think that the result in the case referred to is largely academic. a bill has already been passed by the house of reps dealing with parallel importation of copyright material. the bill will allow parallel importation of software products, but not films. it's currently an infringement of copyright to import either without the permission of the local copyright owner. if the dvd contains a cinematographic film longer than 20 minutes in duration, the parallel importation restriction will apply; if the duration of the film is less than 20 minutes, you'll be allowed to import without restriction. not quite sure where the guy is coming from when he says that "if they are
films their distribution cannot be limited under copyright laws". quite the opposite is true and it is likely to remain that way. however, if the dvd contains or is mainly comprised of a computer program, then like is said, importation will be allowed which is actually likely to reduce prices, since the local copyright owner/distributor will be deprived of his/her local monopoly (or so the argument goes).
so, i think the dude has got it back the front a little (in any event, the court is not in the case referred to considering whether a "dvd" (i.e. the physical article) is software or a film, but whether the copyright material embodied in the dvd is software or a film. there is quite a distinct difference). incidentally, the federal court ruled a couple of years ago that a computer program (in that case a video game) can be a film within the meaning of the copyright act. trippy huh?
Of course people will not rush out and spend big $$$ on the new TLDs. I believe there's a large majority of novice computer users that can only relate to the internet with 2 simple catch phrases. They are:
WWW
and
.com
Why? Because that's how the internet has been marketted. It's going to take a long time for people to appreciate the advantages of further classifying URLs. My boss is still excited that his web site is available 24 hours a day.
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Who gives a shit about karma and karma whoring...
1. Read the article
2. Read peoples' opinions
3. If you've got anything intersting/ funny/ informative/ opinionative(?) to say, then say it!
If you feel that you're being left out or ripped off, by not receiving the karma that is rightully yours, think of it this way:
Moderators work for us. They moderate the stories, so we don't have to read all the useless flaming. Does that make you feel better about yourself?
Do you mean a 12" black ribbed dildo?
or a 12", black, ribbed dildo?
I'm curious as to whether the whole dildo is black, or just the ribbing...
I've not bought a PC game in years, but I'm gonna buy RTCW. I've been playing the beta pretty hard over the last couple of weeks and it blew me away.
The team play is even more refined than counter-strike. The weapons are almost on par with those in Unreal Tournament, and with a descent video card, the graphics are sensational.
All I can say is: Atmosphere, Atmosphere, Atmosphere...
(btw, it plays rather well on a 56K with only 10 - 14 players)
So, what would you have done? Filed a lawsuit against a large organisation, to lose even more money?
His actions should be seen as a statement against UPS, not a direct attack against a certain worker. Although, from the posts I've read so far, it seems the actual workers take some sort of pride in ruining other people's belongings.
I'm sure this must be a result of the work ethic promoted by UPS management and their disregard for quality assurance. Had they been monitoring their workers' practices, they would be able to remove the rogues that promote such actions.
Good on your dad, dude. He acted cleverly, and within the limits of the law that protects UPS from reimbursing their CLIENTS (That's what he was. A client!).
btw, next time he sends urine, he should insure it and seek compensation for not having received his delivery!!
Wow, you're so well educated on the subject...
Did you see that on "A Current Affair"?
A cone's a cone...
A bucket's a bucket...
Neither harms anyone more than a cigarette and a few burbouns...
When you're good enough (one day) to beat the computer and find all the secret stuff, you'll want to play human players. It can really extend a games lifespan...
No he/she didn't say that. Merely that it might've influenced Segas decision.. OBVIOUSLY !!
Dammit... I want to look at old books and stuff, but they're web server is going... very.... very... slow.....
....ooops... it... just... died....
Lets all of us try and hit it again in exactly 12 hours, hey?
The funniest thing I have heard on slashdot !!!
How many times have you heard friends say, "We need a beuwolf cluster of those"??
Fantastic. Maybe we can power our planet with H, and lower the rising water levels instigated by global warming at the same time...
Why such a mentality? It's the same mentality that labels IT professionals as geeks, without any personality !!
...it's his choice!
Do you really believe that your way is the only way to do something? Sure, he might not be following the most secure/best method for a kernel update, but if that's how he wants to go about it
How about offering some advise, instead of Trolling him. That's probably one reason Linux hasn't caught onto the mainstram market; Everytime someone asks a simple question, they get bagged. You're a fool. Fuck off!
i think that the result in the case referred to is largely academic. a bill has already been passed by the house of reps dealing with parallel importation of copyright material. the bill will allow parallel importation of software products, but not films. it's currently an infringement of copyright to import either without the permission of the local copyright owner. if the dvd contains a cinematographic film longer than 20 minutes in duration, the parallel importation restriction will apply; if the duration of the film is less than 20 minutes, you'll be allowed to import without restriction. not quite sure where the guy is coming from when he says that "if they are
films their distribution cannot be limited under copyright laws". quite the opposite is true and it is likely to remain that way. however, if the dvd contains or is mainly comprised of a computer program, then like is said, importation will be allowed which is actually likely to reduce prices, since the local copyright owner/distributor will be deprived of his/her local monopoly (or so the argument goes).
so, i think the dude has got it back the front a little (in any event, the court is not in the case referred to considering whether a "dvd" (i.e. the physical article) is software or a film, but whether the copyright material embodied in the dvd is software or a film. there is quite a distinct difference). incidentally, the federal court ruled a couple of years ago that a computer program (in that case a video game) can be a film within the meaning of the copyright act. trippy huh?
Wow, this "Anonymous Coward" can't stop arguing with him/herself.
Yeah, I know the drill. -1 Offtopic
What a beautiful sentence. I'm very impressed.
Ahhh.. One of the most useful sites on the web. If a crack can't be found there, give up and pay the licence...
ok.. so what happens if you open it in IE? I'm on a work PC, so I don't want to try it.. but my curiosity is killing me!!
Stop being so anal. Get over it!
Love you work... very funny
I pressed F1 and F2. Now what?
How about one of those recessed reset buttons, where you have to use a paperclip?
Or maybe buying a panic alarm?
No.. I think you'll find that's sircam...
The double-extension on the attachment gives it away...
The Ultima series was great, but Alley Cat rocked my world!
Why? Because that's how the internet has been marketted. It's going to take a long time for people to appreciate the advantages of further classifying URLs. My boss is still excited that his web site is available 24 hours a day.
Just like purple buds. Particularly prized by yours truly. Although the lesser common mango bud will always hold a place in my heart.
Arghhh!! Just when you thought it was safe to spend the day /.ing, this comes along...
Oh well, off to Symantec.com...