Assuming the market really is that large (from a gaming PC and gamers on them perspective). Not all installed PCs are ready (willing, able, etc.) to play the next gen games.
For some platforms (xbox) where the platform (or supporting SDK) makes it easier to port, then it is much more likely we will see the games released on the PC.
Some of the patent references go back to '76 which would by my reference predate even your example. Mind you, this is all subject to how the USPTO interprets the technology (which as we all know they have done an absolutely STUNNING job of in the past).
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Yes, it basically boils down to expenses (-) and revenue (+).
If you are having troubles with the (+) side of the equation then you work on the (-) side. Of the expenses there are fixed costs and variable costs. Usually the largest *controllable* fixed cost is the cost of your staff. It is more impressive to lay off the big dogs, but more of an immediate profit to lay off a lot of little ones (and investors in public companies seem to react positively to that) as you save various and sundry tax obligations as well (varies by country).
It isn't like this just popped out of the box either. The beta releases have been extremely well behaved, heck for MS software they may as well have been production.
Not until society* changes. Too often children are as much a status symbol as anything. I have seen parents, both professionals (Doctor, Lawyer, etc.) with full-time careers who: -have children -raised by nanny -in school at 3 years (pre-school)
How much time are they committing to this? Why not a robot, probably cheaper.
*By society here I am (sadly) referring to American society.
I find that a smartphone is just too small a form factor for me to be effective with when using it as a PDA. The PDA fits nicely between the phone and a tablet (which is a little too large IMHO).
If you need a PDA, you need it and for some I guess the phone form factor isn't an issue if your primary need for the PDA is contact/task management. The smaller size does make it less useful for things that require more interaction (documents, notes, etc.) Toss in a small wireless keyboard and they are great for notes, quick documents and the like.
The discussion (if a slashdot forum can be so termed) is RE: professional Audio tape (2" high-speed specifically) not LP. A CD is undeniably a better playback medium than a needle on a platter.
Generally, but not always true. I used to work exclusively in embedded and control software (power companies, industrial equipment control and so forth). Bugs would most certainly risk life and limb.
The basic soldier hasn't changed a lot since WW I (as far as a weapons/reconnaissance platform). This would be a big jump in that regard (and IMHO, is far overdue).
Better big weapons are cool to watch go *boom*, but they are not a lot of use in the urban conflict. If you most surgical answer is a raft of 500 lb. warheads, you have far fewer options. A squad of guys that can stand up to small-arms fire is another story.
No really. Trillian offers you an opportunity to support its continued development by subscription. This also allows you to get prioritized support (no clue if this is true, never needed to try).
Agreed and the fragmentation on NTFS can have subtle effects (such as fragmenting the MFT) that are NOT easily fixed by simply running a defragmentation tool.
I had to take three semesters of Calculus of which only the last one has ever been really useful in practical ways. The Approximations and simulations have certainly been valuable.
I think the career path you chose will decide if some, all or none of this is useful to you, but a deeper understanding of mathematics is important.
Now the semesters of Biology and Chemistry that were erquire becuase the degree had the word 'Science' in it is another story:)
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If it can be tolerated, it can be regulated. If it can be regulated, it can be taxed.
(wish I could remember who to credit that to)
>This means that eventually, your competition will eat you alive.
:)
Unless they like puzzles too
>Right now, all Xbox 360 has going for it is the promise of Halo 3.
For the average gamer this is enough. It is all about the titles and the hardware is far, far less relevant.
>Lets see you recompile something written for Windows on AIX and have it run the first time.
:) A lot of us still prefer C++.
As long as we are talking console vs. GUI, then yes...done that too. STL goes a long way towards making this not hurt so bad.
It is merely a matter of preference in most cases unless requirements raise their ugly head
Assuming the market really is that large (from a gaming PC and gamers on them perspective). Not all installed PCs are ready (willing, able, etc.) to play the next gen games.
For some platforms (xbox) where the platform (or supporting SDK) makes it easier to port, then it is much more likely we will see the games released on the PC.
Some of the patent references go back to '76 which would by my reference predate even your example. Mind you, this is all subject to how the USPTO interprets the technology (which as we all know they have done an absolutely STUNNING job of in the past).
Yes, it basically boils down to expenses (-) and revenue (+).
If you are having troubles with the (+) side of the equation then you work on the (-) side. Of the expenses there are fixed costs and variable costs. Usually the largest *controllable* fixed cost is the cost of your staff. It is more impressive to lay off the big dogs, but more of an immediate profit to lay off a lot of little ones (and investors in public companies seem to react positively to that) as you save various and sundry tax obligations as well (varies by country).
It isn't like this just popped out of the box either. The beta releases have been extremely well behaved, heck for MS software they may as well have been production.
>>I just don't understand these views now adays.. I had always hoped that people were passed that.. but I suppose not
Been watching too much 'Trek again I see...
Not until society* changes. Too often children are as much a status symbol as anything. I have seen parents, both professionals (Doctor, Lawyer, etc.) with full-time careers who:
-have children
-raised by nanny
-in school at 3 years (pre-school)
How much time are they committing to this? Why not a robot, probably cheaper.
*By society here I am (sadly) referring to American society.
will swell to include the other 97% of the copying market?
>(she better pony up that butt for 20 bucks)
and people question why geeks aren't attractive.
A little too much left-brain going on there maybe?
What's wrong is that you choose Microsoft and it works just enough not to get you fired :)
It works most of the time and in much of the way it should always leading you to hope that with a little more tweaking it would be perfect.
The new bit is that the iPOD moves around :)
I find that a smartphone is just too small a form factor for me to be effective with when using it as a PDA. The PDA fits nicely between the phone and a tablet (which is a little too large IMHO).
If you need a PDA, you need it and for some I guess the phone form factor isn't an issue if your primary need for the PDA is contact/task management. The smaller size does make it less useful for things that require more interaction (documents, notes, etc.) Toss in a small wireless keyboard and they are great for notes, quick documents and the like.
Parent should almost qualify as TROLL.
The discussion (if a slashdot forum can be so termed) is RE: professional Audio tape (2" high-speed specifically) not LP. A CD is undeniably a better playback medium than a needle on a platter.
The movies industry has a little tiny bit of lead time on the computer game industry which might account for some of that extra 20 billion...
Don't confuse 'simply works' with 'working simply'
>... something is really, really fucked up.
:)
Is that a news flash
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Generally, but not always true. I used to work exclusively in embedded and control software (power companies, industrial equipment control and so forth). Bugs would most certainly risk life and limb.
The basic soldier hasn't changed a lot since WW I (as far as a weapons/reconnaissance platform). This would be a big jump in that regard (and IMHO, is far overdue).
Better big weapons are cool to watch go *boom*, but they are not a lot of use in the urban conflict. If you most surgical answer is a raft of 500 lb. warheads, you have far fewer options. A squad of guys that can stand up to small-arms fire is another story.
No really. Trillian offers you an opportunity to support its continued development by subscription. This also allows you to get prioritized support (no clue if this is true, never needed to try).
Agreed and the fragmentation on NTFS can have subtle effects (such as fragmenting the MFT) that are NOT easily fixed by simply running a defragmentation tool.
I had to take three semesters of Calculus of which only the last one has ever been really useful in practical ways. The Approximations and simulations have certainly been valuable.
:)
I think the career path you chose will decide if some, all or none of this is useful to you, but a deeper understanding of mathematics is important.
Now the semesters of Biology and Chemistry that were erquire becuase the degree had the word 'Science' in it is another story