The right direction indeed. And it's a bloody opt-out list, it's not like telemarketing is being made illegal.
Think about it: People who sign up are people going out of their way to say they don't want to be bothered. I.E. - people who aren't bloody likely to be interested in what unsolicited callers have to say or sell. When they call my home, they are wasting their time as well as mine. It's a win for both sides. They say that thousands of jobs will be lost. Well, another way to see it is that they won't be wasting so much time in calling people who are only going to reply that they aren't interested, or hang up, anyway. Let them call people who entertain the possiblity of hearing something usefull from the other end. Me, if it's not someone I know, I'm just hanging up on them. (and cursing them)
The idea behind the GBA is the portability. Seriously. Tacking on all that extra stuff does not make the GBA better.
The original concept of the Gameboy may be portability, however "better" is in the eye of the beholder. By modding/adding the jacks/ports you do NOT strip the GBA of it's ability to go portable. You make it somewhat dual purpose.
If you're at home, the ability to - not waste batteries, use a larger display, and use a gamepad controller - are useful and practical, in the eyes of many. Plus, you can play all the games you already have, instead of having to buy new ones like you would if you were to "buy a PS1 instead".
Sure, modding is often a frivolous adventure in geekdom. And there are many mods out there that can be criticized for being impractical or downright stupid. But this is not an obvious candidate.
If he really [actually] thinks that the downfall of Microsoft is an inevitability, I'd love to hear his timeframe on that. But I have to think that it isn't what he meant.
Yes, Dreamcast and PC players were able to play together. The PC'ers had to have the right point release (patch version) 1.17 iirc...) and the DC map-pack, and had to play on the DC servers (which were limited to 4 players).
Well, my point is that I think Google did what they thought was in their own best interest. Not regarding whether providing links to sites that distribute hacked software is justifiable.
LoL, yeah that wording can be totally confusing if you're half awake like me. For the sake of those who won't see it after it's been/.'d, the article actualy states:
The new laptop will feature a special liquid crystal display panel that is placed on top of a conventional screen.
Which sounds a lot less like it implies "LCD + CRT"
...However, we have to be careful not to hang the sign on the Linux clubhouse that says "Girls and the ignorant masses stay out". They won't take kindly to being insulted.
Point taken. Though I didn't mean to use "ignorant" in an insultive tone. I should have picked a better adjective such as "uninformed", or worded it differently.
The ignorant masses don't need a dumbed-down interface, they need a uniform and familiar package. Standards do not inherently limit power or features. They ensure a commonality that is necessary to be successful on a large scale.
IMO there seems to be an unfortunately large portion of the Linux "community" that would rather see Linux remain as the hip alternative to the mainstream, than actually dominate over Microsoft.
That's an important issue, but... It's normally not the design of the mouse or keyboard that causes injury, it's the (wrong) way in which people use them. More ergonomic (and adjustable) chairs and desks are what's really needed, along with educating people (and employers) on how to set up their workspace properly. Repetitive stress injuries are a serious workplace issue. It's more than just about people being uncomfortable, it results in lower productivity and employee morale.
The general design of the mouse and keyboard is pretty hard to replace with anything that would be more efficient. A lot of mice do seem poorly designed though. In that their size often makes them less comfortable for people without large hands.
"I don't know why sony is pushing ATRAC so hard..."
Tell me about it. I've been a big fan of Sony electronics, but their insistence on making everything proprietary is really wearing on me. They make great products, but you often end up so limited with their use. (Another example is their "memory stick" storage media.) If it wasn't for the ATRAC format, I'd more than likely have bought one of their minidisc players. But instead, these days I'm more likely to ignore any and all Sony products, let alone the ones that use their proprietary garbage... GG Sony.
It reminded me of the MuVo also. Except this player has a backlit LCD display. Which makes it much more user friendly, IMO. (though that's bound to eat into battery life...) I also like the use of a USB cable, vs. plugging the device right into a USB port (not easy for those of us without front side usb ports). I like these drag-n-drop mp3 players that don't require special software. I wouldn't buy a player with such a limited amount of storage without an FM tuner, though.
I also fail to see how this innovative or even newsworthy. Let me know when the prices on these things aren't so inflated.
"...when they should be punished only for the dangerous and harmful actions they commit."
So all information is harmless, and only a harmful action should be punished... after the fact? Rubbish. Intent to cause harm is punnishable, as it should be. And it's quite clear here that the intent was not just an innocent sharing of information and knowledge... nice try.
"I keep my clients by being able to admit I don't know, then find out. They appreciate the honesty, instead of the pseudo-consultants that talk up a storm."
Exactly. If you don't have the answers to simple questions, then you you're just doomed. But no reasonable person expects you to have all the answers to all the difficult problems. "Hmm, I don't have the answer to that one now, but I'll have it for you by this afternoon." - has always worked well for me. It shows you not only to be honest, but smart, confident, and able to work outside of a set boundry.
> Not trying to dispute your claims here, just relaying my personal experience.
I'm not trying to troll, I just take issue with these sort of comments. "just relaying my personal experience"... The old "it worked for me, so it will work for you" logic. Rubbish.
People need to make informed decisions, based on more than just unfounded advice like this. There are plenty of people who can say (myself included) that they've run a system on a cheapo PSU without grief. But that's beside the point, and hardly reason to recommend others to follow suit...
Buying a backup infers that you reasonably expect the first to fail. That failure can mean much more grief than just replacing the failed PSU with it's backup. The question is - do you want to gamble with your system hardware, or your data? Each person and situation begs a different answer.
Who really needs it? Another example of a geeky, trendy solution - to a problem that doesn't exist.
Bah, even if I wanted such a limited system, or wanted to set up a friend or relative for simple web-surfing/email, this is that last route I'd take. There are plenty of cheap used PC's floating around that would serve the purpose as well or better. And forgive me, but I'd rather have them on a real Windows box than a trendy *nix alternative.
If you're an avid gamer, and want to play the latest games with the graphics detail turned up, and at a reasonable framerate, a sub $100 card isn't going to cut it. Plus those cards do not have DirectX 9 support, which would be nice to have for many upcoming games (though you wouldn't be able to play with high graphics settings on those cards anyway). For a gamer to buy anything lower than a r9700 right now would be a waste, if they have future compatibility in mind.
Geez, who'da'thunk it was something as benign as foam? Just goes to show how little it takes to create a catastrophy. Especially considering the harsh conditions space vehicles must endure. It's a wonder that the success rate is as good as it is...
The way I see it, if they don't want you to speed in THEIR car, it's their right. But since it seems that most people drive over the speed limit, they are sure to loose a lot of customers over this. (esp. return customers, after they've been slapped with fines...)
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The right direction indeed. And it's a bloody opt-out list, it's not like telemarketing is being made illegal.
Think about it: People who sign up are people going out of their way to say they don't want to be bothered. I.E. - people who aren't bloody likely to be interested in what unsolicited callers have to say or sell. When they call my home, they are wasting their time as well as mine. It's a win for both sides. They say that thousands of jobs will be lost. Well, another way to see it is that they won't be wasting so much time in calling people who are only going to reply that they aren't interested, or hang up, anyway. Let them call people who entertain the possiblity of hearing something usefull from the other end. Me, if it's not someone I know, I'm just hanging up on them. (and cursing them)
- forgot to mention that you can just use a Television adapter, instead of buying a PS1 LCD screen. So it isn't necessarily too expensive.
The idea behind the GBA is the portability. Seriously. Tacking on all that extra stuff does not make the GBA better.
The original concept of the Gameboy may be portability, however "better" is in the eye of the beholder. By modding/adding the jacks/ports you do NOT strip the GBA of it's ability to go portable. You make it somewhat dual purpose. If you're at home, the ability to - not waste batteries, use a larger display, and use a gamepad controller - are useful and practical, in the eyes of many. Plus, you can play all the games you already have, instead of having to buy new ones like you would if you were to "buy a PS1 instead". Sure, modding is often a frivolous adventure in geekdom. And there are many mods out there that can be criticized for being impractical or downright stupid. But this is not an obvious candidate.
If he really [actually] thinks that the downfall of Microsoft is an inevitability, I'd love to hear his timeframe on that. But I have to think that it isn't what he meant.
"Didn't Quake III Arena for DC do this?"
Yes, Dreamcast and PC players were able to play together. The PC'ers had to have the right point release (patch version) 1.17 iirc...) and the DC map-pack, and had to play on the DC servers (which were limited to 4 players).
Well, my point is that I think Google did what they thought was in their own best interest. Not regarding whether providing links to sites that distribute hacked software is justifiable.
No, it takes a pair to do the right thing, regardless of the unpopular reaction it may receive.
...However, we have to be careful not to hang the sign on the Linux clubhouse that says "Girls and the ignorant masses stay out". They won't take kindly to being insulted.
Point taken. Though I didn't mean to use "ignorant" in an insultive tone. I should have picked a better adjective such as "uninformed", or worded it differently.
Good call and excellent points.
The ignorant masses don't need a dumbed-down interface, they need a uniform and familiar package. Standards do not inherently limit power or features. They ensure a commonality that is necessary to be successful on a large scale.
IMO there seems to be an unfortunately large portion of the Linux "community" that would rather see Linux remain as the hip alternative to the mainstream, than actually dominate over Microsoft.
That's an important issue, but... It's normally not the design of the mouse or keyboard that causes injury, it's the (wrong) way in which people use them. More ergonomic (and adjustable) chairs and desks are what's really needed, along with educating people (and employers) on how to set up their workspace properly. Repetitive stress injuries are a serious workplace issue. It's more than just about people being uncomfortable, it results in lower productivity and employee morale.
The general design of the mouse and keyboard is pretty hard to replace with anything that would be more efficient. A lot of mice do seem poorly designed though. In that their size often makes them less comfortable for people without large hands.
"I don't know why sony is pushing ATRAC so hard..."
Tell me about it. I've been a big fan of Sony electronics, but their insistence on making everything proprietary is really wearing on me. They make great products, but you often end up so limited with their use. (Another example is their "memory stick" storage media.) If it wasn't for the ATRAC format, I'd more than likely have bought one of their minidisc players. But instead, these days I'm more likely to ignore any and all Sony products, let alone the ones that use their proprietary garbage... GG Sony.
It reminded me of the MuVo also. Except this player has a backlit LCD display. Which makes it much more user friendly, IMO. (though that's bound to eat into battery life...) I also like the use of a USB cable, vs. plugging the device right into a USB port (not easy for those of us without front side usb ports). I like these drag-n-drop mp3 players that don't require special software. I wouldn't buy a player with such a limited amount of storage without an FM tuner, though.
I also fail to see how this innovative or even newsworthy. Let me know when the prices on these things aren't so inflated.
"...when they should be punished only for the dangerous and harmful actions they commit."
So all information is harmless, and only a harmful action should be punished... after the fact? Rubbish. Intent to cause harm is punnishable, as it should be. And it's quite clear here that the intent was not just an innocent sharing of information and knowledge... nice try.
2. Never admit that you don't know something - act like you know everything that has to do with computing
2a. Never get caught in a lie. Admitting you don't know something might be a negative, but it's better than proving yourself to be deceitful.
Buying a backup infers that you reasonably expect the first to fail. That failure can mean much more grief than just replacing the failed PSU with it's backup. The question is - do you want to gamble with your system hardware, or your data? Each person and situation begs a different answer.
Who really needs it? Another example of a geeky, trendy solution - to a problem that doesn't exist.
Bah, even if I wanted such a limited system, or wanted to set up a friend or relative for simple web-surfing/email, this is that last route I'd take. There are plenty of cheap used PC's floating around that would serve the purpose as well or better. And forgive me, but I'd rather have them on a real Windows box than a trendy *nix alternative.
If you're an avid gamer, and want to play the latest games with the graphics detail turned up, and at a reasonable framerate, a sub $100 card isn't going to cut it. Plus those cards do not have DirectX 9 support, which would be nice to have for many upcoming games (though you wouldn't be able to play with high graphics settings on those cards anyway). For a gamer to buy anything lower than a r9700 right now would be a waste, if they have future compatibility in mind.
Nothing better to do than correct spelling mistakes on the internet? Luuzer.
Geez, who'da'thunk it was something as benign as foam? Just goes to show how little it takes to create a catastrophy. Especially considering the harsh conditions space vehicles must endure. It's a wonder that the success rate is as good as it is...
I wonder how rigid / dense this foam was?
(fod = foreign object damage)
Something that blatantly wrong could never come from a real reporter (could it?)
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Sure as heck could!
I expect as much (if not more) inaccuracy from "real" reporters as from
The way I see it, if they don't want you to speed in THEIR car, it's their right. But since it seems that most people drive over the speed limit, they are sure to loose a lot of customers over this. (esp. return customers, after they've been slapped with fines...)