Personally I tend to buy games on the architecure they were designed for. For instance - I wouldn't ever buy Final Fantasy VII for the PC because it is a definit port. Also - Since I run Linux and Solaris on my PC's I tend to play games only on my PS2 (PS1 up until now). Finally, piracy is out of control on the PC platforms - it is much less so with consoles. I hate learning a new language/architecture as much as anyone - but I wouldn't hesitate a second to do so to hold back the next generation of a platform!
It is unfortunate that such technically compitent people are in favor of sticking with obsolete hardware to avoid learning something new...
This hits me in a sensitive spot - I want Linux to be the fastest in addition to being the most configurable, fun, and attractive OS. Oh well, time to pick up the old ego and get back to work. We will get to where we want to be eventually and then it will be M$ left to make excuses...
I grew up poor. I didn't get to own an Amiga like all my friends. After highschool I joined the Army - too poor for college - and bought a used 386 (loved that computer). Now I am an MIS Manager. If people really want to improve their education and lot in life - find an F^*king way. Get off the couch, stop watching Barny, read a book and get a job. Things happen when you have 1/2 a brain and a good work ethic.
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for 46% off - not too bad.
Valid - but look at GT2000. Pretty obivous who has the programming talent!
Personally I tend to buy games on the architecure they were designed for. For instance - I wouldn't ever buy Final Fantasy VII for the PC because it is a definit port. Also - Since I run Linux and Solaris on my PC's I tend to play games only on my PS2 (PS1 up until now). Finally, piracy is out of control on the PC platforms - it is much less so with consoles. I hate learning a new language/architecture as much as anyone - but I wouldn't hesitate a second to do so to hold back the next generation of a platform!
It is unfortunate that such technically compitent people are in favor of sticking with obsolete hardware to avoid learning something new...
This hits me in a sensitive spot - I want Linux to be the fastest in addition to being the most configurable, fun, and attractive OS. Oh well, time to pick up the old ego and get back to work. We will get to where we want to be eventually and then it will be M$ left to make excuses...
Since I have a life size poster of Belldandy in my living room (picked it up at Nandes Con), I will take the top option!
You don't quit gaming because you get old - you get old because you quit gaming ^_^
I grew up poor. I didn't get to own an Amiga like all my friends. After highschool I joined the Army - too poor for college - and bought a used 386 (loved that computer). Now I am an MIS Manager. If people really want to improve their education and lot in life - find an F^*king way. Get off the couch, stop watching Barny, read a book and get a job. Things happen when you have 1/2 a brain and a good work ethic.