You know I found exactly the same thing when I started working full time. Games that I could just sink 30-40 mins into at a time became a must.
The one game I can think of that had this down perfectly in recent years was Myth:The Fallen Lords. Especially the multiplayer games - Most had a time limit of 5 - 12 minutes and they were still a blast to play. You could easily get 4 or 5 games into a 40 minute session, and most importantly, they were satisfying. *Shrug* Dunno what you'd call a game like that... I guess Tactical Strategy RPG maybe...;-) I just wish there were more games like that these days.
Yet when people use this same logic to underscore the fact that IE is targeted more because IE is used more, they get flamed to hell and back.
Actually I would be one of the people who agrees that IE is targeted more because it's more popular, as is Windows, etc. I can't see how anything in my original post would suggest otherwise.
I still prefer Firefox though because it has better features, more innovative development (at the moment) and, yes, I feel like it's safer to use. *Shrug*
My point? His statement is biased because he's pointed out only one average argument in favour of Firefox, whereas there are many arguments that can be made in either direction.
Interesting point... So, by your reasoning, anything a person says or writes is biased, unless they point out all and every single arguement for and against whatever it is?
By the way, I'm curious as to how the way a person feels be biased?
"I feel like it's warmer today than yesterday." "I feel hot." "I feel cold."...All biased?
Seriously, what are you saying? That that statement isn't true?
Um, Seriously, if you think that's not true, you need to get your head examined - of course people are much less likely to target these vulnerabilities, because a much larger percentage of people currently use IE than firefox, not to mention that those who do use firefox are more likely to be at least slightly more savvy web users that their IE using conterparts. Hence there is less insentive for those with malicious intentions to target firefox (for now at least.)
I know the parent's a joke, and I laughed:), but NZ does have a reasonably active wireless community.
I go on the occasional wardrive across parts of NZ and we get around one hundred up to two hundred APs on relatively short trips (which they usually are).
...that no low is too low for SCO. (Ooo, strangely poetic that.)
Anyway what's the bet that they'll come out with some completly bullshit claims that are highly confusing to the average person who doesn't know much about linux, which sound faiguely plausible and are dificult to disprove legally without jumping through hoops. In the past SCO have proven to be masters of stalling with this sort of thing, I just hope they're running out of slimy tricks to weasel their way out of this sort of thing....
No no no... the mission will "really honestly" be to "liberate" the poor Sednarians from their evil leader and the oppresive regime of terror he's set up on Sedna... Apparently he's so evil he blew up their only moon!...or maybe he's erected a huge cloaking field around the moon to hide all the WMDs hidden on it... Anyway this is defintely grounds for invasion I tells yah!
with the eventual aim of creating true virtual personalities and artificial intelligences.
Have you visited the average IRC channel lately..? I think most of chatbots are probably waaaay past the average person on IRC in terms of both personality and intelligence already...
Apologies for the nit picking, but Black Isle didn't actually make BG1/2 or Arcanum:) BG1/2 was Bioware (published by Black Isle though) and Arcanum was Troika (set up by the guys who made the original Fallout.)
Black Isle did however make Fallout 2, the Icewind Dale series and PS:T. You're right though - Black Isle games always had the best NPCs and brilliant story lines, so hopefully this is a good thing - I'd be curious to know though, how many of the original designers\artists\developers from Black Isle work for Obsidian...
"...manufacturing a 24kg PC with monitor needs at least 240kg of fossil fuels to provide the energy, and 22kg of chemicals. Add to that, 1.5 tonnes of water, and your desktop system has used up the weight of a sports utility vehicle in materials before it even leaves the factory.
Compare this with cars or refrigerators, which use only between one and two times their weight in fossil fuels, and it is clear that making more than 130 million computers worldwide has a significant impact. "
Add to that the significantly shorter lifespan of the average computer compared to a car or refrigerator and I'd say they're pretty bad... So yeah, I guess recycling is good:)
Hey, that's *exactly* what I thought when I first saw XAML.
As for where SVG comes into it, the "Avalon" presentation system also includes capabilities similar to SVG. And this was called WVG (windows vector graphics), which yeah, was just a ripoff of SVG. I guess calling it WVG made that a bit obvious so it's all just a part of XAML now.
Except WVG doesn't exist any more. It's now called XAML, and my understanding is that it's not going to be an extended SVG, just a system that provides "similar" capabilities to SVG. Blah.
How about Bill Shatner? I think the "transformed man" already illustrated he has the required poetic abilities... Mr. Tambourine Man alone should get him the part.
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You know I found exactly the same thing when I started working full time. Games that I could just sink 30-40 mins into at a time became a must.
;-) I just wish there were more games like that these days.
The one game I can think of that had this down perfectly in recent years was Myth:The Fallen Lords. Especially the multiplayer games - Most had a time limit of 5 - 12 minutes and they were still a blast to play. You could easily get 4 or 5 games into a 40 minute session, and most importantly, they were satisfying. *Shrug* Dunno what you'd call a game like that... I guess Tactical Strategy RPG maybe...
Yet when people use this same logic to underscore the fact that IE is targeted more because IE is used more, they get flamed to hell and back.
Actually I would be one of the people who agrees that IE is targeted more because it's more popular, as is Windows, etc. I can't see how anything in my original post would suggest otherwise.
I still prefer Firefox though because it has better features, more innovative development (at the moment) and, yes, I feel like it's safer to use. *Shrug*
My point? His statement is biased because he's pointed out only one average argument in favour of Firefox, whereas there are many arguments that can be made in either direction.
...All biased?
Interesting point... So, by your reasoning, anything a person says or writes is biased, unless they point out all and every single arguement for and against whatever it is?
By the way, I'm curious as to how the way a person feels be biased?
"I feel like it's warmer today than yesterday."
"I feel hot."
"I feel cold."
Seriously, what are you saying? That that statement isn't true?
Um, Seriously, if you think that's not true, you need to get your head examined - of course people are much less likely to target these vulnerabilities, because a much larger percentage of people currently use IE than firefox, not to mention that those who do use firefox are more likely to be at least slightly more savvy web users that their IE using conterparts. Hence there is less insentive for those with malicious intentions to target firefox (for now at least.)
So, how is the truth bias?
I know the parent's a joke, and I laughed :), but NZ does have a reasonably active wireless community.
I go on the occasional wardrive across parts of NZ and we get around one hundred up to two hundred APs on relatively short trips (which they usually are).
...that no low is too low for SCO. (Ooo, strangely poetic that.)
Anyway what's the bet that they'll come out with some completly bullshit claims that are highly confusing to the average person who doesn't know much about linux, which sound faiguely plausible and are dificult to disprove legally without jumping through hoops. In the past SCO have proven to be masters of stalling with this sort of thing, I just hope they're running out of slimy tricks to weasel their way out of this sort of thing....
my $0.02
Nah, it's all needed to render the next version of clippy... I can't wait.
Next time preface your spoilers with a **Spoilers** note of some kind. Bastard.
No no no... the mission will "really honestly" be to "liberate" the poor Sednarians from their evil leader and the oppresive regime of terror he's set up on Sedna... Apparently he's so evil he blew up their only moon! ...or maybe he's erected a huge cloaking field around the moon to hide all the WMDs hidden on it... Anyway this is defintely grounds for invasion I tells yah!
Fuckin' A :)
I've found linux to be a good replacement for windows too...
PS: I'm sorry
Homeless people will explode in the microwave too?
with the eventual aim of creating true virtual personalities and artificial intelligences.
Have you visited the average IRC channel lately..? I think most of chatbots are probably waaaay past the average person on IRC in terms of both personality and intelligence already...
(site is cnn/msnbc/wapo dotted it seems)
Surely it should just be cnned or msnbced? I mean sites don't get slashdot-dotted do they?
PS: yes, indeed, I am a pedantic bastard.
Apologies for the nit picking, but Black Isle didn't actually make BG1/2 or Arcanum :) BG1/2 was Bioware (published by Black Isle though) and Arcanum was Troika (set up by the guys who made the original Fallout.)
Black Isle did however make Fallout 2, the Icewind Dale series and PS:T. You're right though - Black Isle games always had the best NPCs and brilliant story lines, so hopefully this is a good thing - I'd be curious to know though, how many of the original designers\artists\developers from Black Isle work for Obsidian...
I wonder if they also use the 'evil' bit.
I think you'll find it's Basic Input-Output System
Add to that the significantly shorter lifespan of the average computer compared to a car or refrigerator and I'd say they're pretty bad... So yeah, I guess recycling is good
Hey, that's *exactly* what I thought when I first saw XAML.
As for where SVG comes into it, the "Avalon" presentation system also includes capabilities similar to SVG. And this was called WVG (windows vector graphics), which yeah, was just a ripoff of SVG. I guess calling it WVG made that a bit obvious so it's all just a part of XAML now.
Except WVG doesn't exist any more. It's now called XAML, and my understanding is that it's not going to be an extended SVG, just a system that provides "similar" capabilities to SVG. Blah.
...Darl's already got his head really far up a big black hole...
Here's some great tips on how not to get scammed at the ATM. It's also got some images of a modified ATM...
They told us their entire strategy was to become a $1BILLION company inside of a year
When did Dr Evil acquire them? I must've missed the memo...
How about Bill Shatner? I think the "transformed man" already illustrated he has the required poetic abilities... Mr. Tambourine Man alone should get him the part.