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  1. Re:Maplin already use Linux for POS on Major Retailer Chooses Linux for its Tills · · Score: 1

    That cheered me up a bit, nearly had a sulk after my order and stocktaking programs both got maligned on Slashdot in the same day!

    mattc

  2. Re:Worst PP in recent memory on Product Placement in Video Games · · Score: 1

    This reminds me of the 'Wayne World' scene.
    (Damn, how does it go!)

    "We would never willingly sell sponsorship. It's our choice and it's the choice of the new generation"
    (while drinking Pepsi and wearing Adidas)

    Probably completely wrong but you know which bit I mean if you've seen the film.

  3. Re:Product Placement can be a good thing on Product Placement in Video Games · · Score: 1

    "But the most common offense I see is when they put in ads for their own company or development team."

    I think the development team thing is just the programmers having a laugh and giving a game the 'I made this' touch. I like it

  4. Re:Product Placement in 2001 on Product Placement in Video Games · · Score: 1

    Watched Swordfish a few days ago,
    You can easily ignore the apparent devotion to Dell computers by terrorists,government agencies and international banks alike.
    Slightly more difficult to ignore is the hideous mistreatment of IT terminology :)

  5. Re:A thought on advertising in games...And a Quest on Product Placement in Video Games · · Score: 1

    It's a nice idea I think but the fact that there was a GAP store or Coke machine in the game would be advertising of the type described elsewhere here.