A mate and myself talked about writing a couple of really cool games (well, we thought they were cool at the time).
One wouldn't have sold at all well outside Northern Ireland as nobody would understand the humour.
The other was based on the actions of an estranged young man around the time(1989) by the name of Michael. I can't remember the details of the incident but he decided to take pot shots at people in his town then turned his rifle on himself. We were going to call it Michaels Shoot-out Challenge.
Good job we didn't go through with it, we'd have been sued to b*ggery...
I think I'd like one of a Penguin stomping on MS HQ...
Better still, if the material could be made thin enough and safe to implant under the skin you could have animated tattoos you could reprogram at will. (I'd go for a penguin stomping on MS HQ again)
Dear Sir,
Quite right too,
It's not the Buddhists out bell-ringing,
You don't get Shintoists singing in the shit-
house or shouting slogans
You don't get Hindus harmonizing in the hall.
When I get my cap and Blazer badge back from
the League of Agnostics I will urge the
executive to file a complaint.
From the Linked Page... First to appear was LucasArts; the organization ran by the master of all Jedi (whose force power was beginning to wane in the world of gaming). Second, the master of all things operational, Lord Gates, created the grand machine on which the elusive experience may be created. Thirdly, there was BioWare, a rogue group of scoundrels that have repeatedly proven themselves experts in the field of RPG creation.
Sith Lord Gates it should read!
Fear leads to Envy, Envy to Greed and that is the path the Darkside...
This sounds like a title that may turn me to the Darkside (xbox).
Where is our shining Princess bearing good tidings and a PS2 version when you need her?
OPEN-GL Party raging, bright lights and music etc.
Weedy MS guy knocks on door, no bottle or beers. MS: 'Hi, we demand to come in, otherwise, we'll buy your house and chuck you out.' Open GL guy: 'It's an open party. You don't have to blackmail us.' MS: 'What does open mean?'
What about having a signal sent to the coffee maker upon execution of compiles, or other potentially lengthy processes so we can have fresh brew ready for the wait?
(of course you'd want to start a brew on a './configure') so it'd hopefully be ready for 'make install'.
Maybe so, or maybe they intend to set up a series of competitions like that Roleplaying company has recently. Collect some new game ideas and either buy them off their creators or offer them a contract. There has been a lack of really innovative games out recently, there's definetly money in producing something to keep the easily jaded game-buyers forking out their cash.
You'd still be getting a good deal here in the U.K if you got a machine with a years supply (albeit dodgy) software for the sterling equivalent of $399.
If this deal was available over here, it'd be £299 + £100 (which is twice the price).
Computers have yet to penetrate really deeply into the average consumers home.
This type of User doesn't generally create anything really complicated with their computers, they'll hardly even notice the difference between Palladium PCs and Unrestricted Computers.
As long as they have Web, E-mail, Word-processor, something to do Invite cards to parties and work with Digital cameras etc. they'll be perfectly happy.
They will not understand the nerdy minorities issues, and certainly won't raise a fuss as we're carted off screaming by the authorities when we're all branded unmutual or something.
It'll only be the next generation (or the next after that) who realise that their capacity to innovate and progress humanity has been curtailed.
Doesn't say much about VHS sales. I'd say a fair percentage will be people re-buying what they already have on VHS. The fact that the re-released movie will often have a load of extras and 'collectable' packaging and it's the consumers choice to rebuy makes it a valuable retail adition. Meanwhile the Music Industry trying to lock-down usage with copy-protected CDs that are incompatible with the Compact Disc standard hoping to cash in like DVD and you can't get more out of touch than that...
Slashdot Mirror
Too True
My Company recently took on a Contract to maintain a System - it was originally written in 1969 and runs on MVS
Never mind training, there's no documentation, and the people who wrote the 'monstrosity' are either dead or retired (sometimes both).
I think our best bet is to dig out the Ouja Board.
RED FACTION anyone?
Yes, I know that was set on Mars, 'Gray Faction' doesn't sound as good and 'Lunatic Faction' just sounds, well, mad!!
A mate and myself talked about writing a couple of really cool games (well, we thought they were cool at the time).
One wouldn't have sold at all well outside Northern Ireland as nobody would understand the humour.
The other was based on the actions of an estranged young man around the time(1989) by the name of Michael. I can't remember the details of the incident but he decided to take pot shots at people in his town then turned his rifle on himself. We were going to call it Michaels Shoot-out Challenge.
Good job we didn't go through with it, we'd have been sued to b*ggery...
They'll have to amend their motto to
IF Times 3
Go Create
Else
Go away you theif
I think I saw an episode on BBC2 a while back, but I couldn't work out what it was.
My current hypothesis is that it is an experiment in a form of visual sedative.
My previous involved a shadowy organisation an a plan to confuse the masses with some sort of Zen hypnotism.
Either way it's there to keep you occupied while a secret angency escourts the 'greys' in to give you an anal probe 'cartman' style.
Somebody told me it was a Situation Comedy (Sitcom) but I didn't believe them.
I think I'd like one of a Penguin stomping on MS HQ...
Better still, if the material could be made thin enough and safe to implant under the skin you could have animated tattoos you could reprogram at will.
(I'd go for a penguin stomping on MS HQ again)
Dear Sir,
Quite right too,
It's not the Buddhists out bell-ringing,
You don't get Shintoists singing in the shit-
house or shouting slogans
You don't get Hindus harmonizing in the hall.
When I get my cap and Blazer badge back from
the League of Agnostics I will urge the
executive to file a complaint.
Apologies to Python (Monty) ltd.
From the Linked Page...
First to appear was LucasArts; the organization ran by the master of all Jedi (whose force power was beginning to wane in the world of gaming). Second, the master of all things operational, Lord Gates, created the grand machine on which the elusive experience may be created. Thirdly, there was BioWare, a rogue group of scoundrels that have repeatedly proven themselves experts in the field of RPG creation.
Sith Lord Gates it should read!
Fear leads to Envy, Envy to Greed and that is the path the Darkside...
This sounds like a title that may turn me to the Darkside (xbox).
Where is our shining Princess bearing good tidings and a PS2 version when you need her?
Hell, a hairy Wookee would do...
OPEN-GL Party raging, bright lights and music etc.
Weedy MS guy knocks on door, no bottle or beers.
MS: 'Hi, we demand to come in, otherwise, we'll buy your house and chuck you out.'
Open GL guy: 'It's an open party. You don't have to blackmail us.'
MS: 'What does open mean?'
Send in the Spanish Iquisition..
A session in the 'comfy chair' will teach them not to do it again...
They should have sent the 'Spanish Inquisition'
"Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition."
I guess they're tired of hearing this one...
Apologies to Python(Monty) Ltd.
I hope the authorities are absolutely sure the site wasn't about the well known (and controversial) American Singer.
For all we know she might have had the site created just to get some hype for her next album...
What about having a signal sent to the coffee maker upon execution of compiles, or other potentially lengthy processes so we can have fresh brew ready for the wait?
(of course you'd want to start a brew on a './configure') so it'd hopefully be ready for 'make install'.
Year, month, day would be more suitable from an IT perspective.
Its easier to sort and view without '/' or whatever formatting.
i.e.
20020410
20020629
Maybe so, or maybe they intend to set up a series of competitions like that Roleplaying company has recently. Collect some new game ideas and either buy them off their creators or offer them a contract.
There has been a lack of really innovative games out recently, there's definetly money in producing something to keep the easily jaded game-buyers forking out their cash.
You'd still be getting a good deal here in the U.K if you got a machine with a years supply (albeit dodgy) software for the sterling equivalent of $399.
If this deal was available over here, it'd be £299 + £100 (which is twice the price).
Computers have yet to penetrate really deeply into the average consumers home.
This type of User doesn't generally create anything really complicated with their computers, they'll hardly even notice the difference between Palladium PCs and Unrestricted Computers.
As long as they have Web, E-mail, Word-processor, something to do Invite cards to parties and work with Digital cameras etc. they'll be perfectly happy.
They will not understand the nerdy minorities issues, and certainly won't raise a fuss as we're carted off screaming by the authorities when we're all branded unmutual or something.
It'll only be the next generation (or the next after that) who realise that their capacity to innovate and progress humanity has been curtailed.
I suppose Sony will want to release a Linux kit for those too.
Very informative.
I've been considering a kit myself. Based on this I might just place my order shortly.
Although the reviewer was slightly suspicious of the product, he didn't let it affect his judgement.
Actually, the C64 keypad wasn't bad, as long as you put a pillow in front of it.
Yup, there were no wrist pads in those days.
The advantage of the pillow is that you could also put your head on it and take a nap while waiting for things to load off tape.
That's the one - everybody knows COBOL people fake it - including orgasms.
Geez,what does that make us COBOL-85 hackers?
Piltdown man probably...
They could have hacked the satellite and broadcast some decent programs.
Anybody fancy making a similar effort as regards ITV? (preferably Saturday evening about 7 o'clock)
Well, I never...
Are you sure Last of the Summer Wine qualifies as a Sit-com? It's about as funny as bowel surgery.
Doesn't say much about VHS sales.
I'd say a fair percentage will be people re-buying what they already have on VHS.
The fact that the re-released movie will often have a load of extras and 'collectable' packaging and it's the consumers choice to rebuy makes it a valuable retail adition.
Meanwhile the Music Industry trying to lock-down usage with copy-protected CDs that are incompatible with the Compact Disc standard hoping to cash in like DVD and you can't get more out of touch than that...
I'm sorry, I've forgotten what my point was...