The problem stems from them providing a free service, and then limiting who can use it by something as stupid as operating system preference. While it's within their right to do so, it's just one more thing for anti-MS zealots, and really anti-MS anyones to use as fuel. It would be like MS saying you can't use Hotmail without a Windows system.
How about, say a $5-10 fee covering the worker making a copy of the tape and the media cost. I think that would be fair. Even better (and I'd pay more) if you could get it on high quality DVD, assuming the cameras are good enough for that.
I don't think they'd put cameras in homes. At the front/back doors and at each window (not looking in, just to identify anyone going in or out). This would be bad enough. I don't want the government tracking when I leave and how long I'm gone and everything, or even everyone who comes into my house. But cameras in the homes would never happen.
I've always understood that police dispatchers were for the most part officers in their own right. They may not have all of the same requirements, but they're put through background checks and stuff, I dunno if they go through rookie training or anything though.
It might be nice, but the jobs in the public sector will crumble. The only reason that the government doesn't crumble is because if they have problems, they raise taxes, or cut school funding, or welfare, or something that is needed more than the stupid military money. I know welfare is probably a bad example, but as bad as it is, I'd rather put money into it than stupid state spending just to up their budgets.
If our (assuming you're from the US) government can't stop doing this sort of bullshit, then we have to find someone that will effect change, otherwise I, and many other intelligent people, will be moving out of the country.
This is exactly why I didn't sign up for this game when it came out. They'll be lucky to have all the functions they had planned for launch done by Christmas, which is when I might get my subscription (if the box comes down in price).
That's funny, I had the exact problem. I had all sorts of problems with serving on a Win2K machine but when I put the stuff on a linux server that I set up myself (first linux install, BTW) everything just worked.
Find a PHP developer who can host this him or herself. I could possibly code this up, but it would be a lot of data entry from how I'd do it, as I don't know all the ins and outs. Suffice it to say, this would not be too simple of a proposition, and would definitely bog my website (on a cable connection) to oblivion, even beyond a slashdotting.
How about releasing a net patch for the old client to make it net compatible with the remixed Quake 2? That, in theory, should be easier (and better performance) than making the new game backwards compatible.
That's nice of you to say. Most people don't want to spend $500-1000 or more just to "try out" a system they may never use for more than 5 minutes (yes, I'm exagerating, if you want a feel for the OS you have to go more than 5 mins, but the point is still valid)
Personally, every company I've ever known that has gotten rid of machines has either given them away (tax write-off) or sold them for bargain-basement prices (i.e, the Dell and eMac would both sell for $100-200). This is just my experience with a couple somewhat large companies. And that's if they don't just throw them away, which some have been known to do.
I've *never* seen anyone using an iPod with the bundled headphones. I also don't know anyone that likes those shitty earbuds anyways, they all use regular headphones, albeit smaller ones. I think the sound quality of headphones os about 50 times better than any earbud out there, because I find sound is distorted in my ear with any buds.
How about if the makers of MP3 (Frauenhofer I believe) decided to make good on their threats of even more licensing? that's supposedly going to give a good reason to kill MP3.
I think he's talking about a port to the Nintendo systems, which is whereI feel the games (at least 1-6) belong, since they were developed there first.
So, one console, with a few games that provide content or patches, proves that all console games can be patched? thanks for clearing that up flamebait.
Unfortunately, I don't know where or when to go to get this sorta stuff. I know, you probably have to know someone in the company who can tell you when to go there, but I don't know anyone like that.
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The problem stems from them providing a free service, and then limiting who can use it by something as stupid as operating system preference. While it's within their right to do so, it's just one more thing for anti-MS zealots, and really anti-MS anyones to use as fuel. It would be like MS saying you can't use Hotmail without a Windows system.
How about, say a $5-10 fee covering the worker making a copy of the tape and the media cost. I think that would be fair. Even better (and I'd pay more) if you could get it on high quality DVD, assuming the cameras are good enough for that.
I don't think they'd put cameras in homes. At the front/back doors and at each window (not looking in, just to identify anyone going in or out). This would be bad enough. I don't want the government tracking when I leave and how long I'm gone and everything, or even everyone who comes into my house. But cameras in the homes would never happen.
I've always understood that police dispatchers were for the most part officers in their own right. They may not have all of the same requirements, but they're put through background checks and stuff, I dunno if they go through rookie training or anything though.
It might be nice, but the jobs in the public sector will crumble. The only reason that the government doesn't crumble is because if they have problems, they raise taxes, or cut school funding, or welfare, or something that is needed more than the stupid military money. I know welfare is probably a bad example, but as bad as it is, I'd rather put money into it than stupid state spending just to up their budgets.
If our (assuming you're from the US) government can't stop doing this sort of bullshit, then we have to find someone that will effect change, otherwise I, and many other intelligent people, will be moving out of the country.
But mine hang low.........
This is exactly why I didn't sign up for this game when it came out. They'll be lucky to have all the functions they had planned for launch done by Christmas, which is when I might get my subscription (if the box comes down in price).
That's funny, I had the exact problem. I had all sorts of problems with serving on a Win2K machine but when I put the stuff on a linux server that I set up myself (first linux install, BTW) everything just worked.
Find a PHP developer who can host this him or herself. I could possibly code this up, but it would be a lot of data entry from how I'd do it, as I don't know all the ins and outs. Suffice it to say, this would not be too simple of a proposition, and would definitely bog my website (on a cable connection) to oblivion, even beyond a slashdotting.
I'd rather have someone who is very good at grepping....
I haven't done much in German for a few years, but the title is something to the effect of:
SCO Says the Proof of Open Source is Here
Again, a native speaker could probably tell exactly what this would translate to you, but I figure my best shot won't hurt.
Nobody in the top 5% of their class ever cheats? Guess I'm nobody then.....
Shit happens when you put off your assignment because you just discovered Counter-Strike. (a while ago)
Wait, National Beverage Corp? When's NBC (the TV network) gonna sue them for having their initials?
How about releasing a net patch for the old client to make it net compatible with the remixed Quake 2? That, in theory, should be easier (and better performance) than making the new game backwards compatible.
That's nice of you to say. Most people don't want to spend $500-1000 or more just to "try out" a system they may never use for more than 5 minutes (yes, I'm exagerating, if you want a feel for the OS you have to go more than 5 mins, but the point is still valid)
Personally, every company I've ever known that has gotten rid of machines has either given them away (tax write-off) or sold them for bargain-basement prices (i.e, the Dell and eMac would both sell for $100-200). This is just my experience with a couple somewhat large companies. And that's if they don't just throw them away, which some have been known to do.
What's wrong with you? You're one of THEM aren't you?
I've *never* seen anyone using an iPod with the bundled headphones. I also don't know anyone that likes those shitty earbuds anyways, they all use regular headphones, albeit smaller ones. I think the sound quality of headphones os about 50 times better than any earbud out there, because I find sound is distorted in my ear with any buds.
How about if the makers of MP3 (Frauenhofer I believe) decided to make good on their threats of even more licensing? that's supposedly going to give a good reason to kill MP3.
Makes me wonder if anyone happened to die in taking it.
I think he's talking about a port to the Nintendo systems, which is whereI feel the games (at least 1-6) belong, since they were developed there first.
He was talking contemporary, otherwise your point is valid.
So, one console, with a few games that provide content or patches, proves that all console games can be patched? thanks for clearing that up flamebait.
You forgot to add:
I belong in the manor!!!!
Unfortunately, I don't know where or when to go to get this sorta stuff. I know, you probably have to know someone in the company who can tell you when to go there, but I don't know anyone like that.