I love the, "How dare Apple stifle consumer choice by not opening up the iPod!" when in order to use their music store you have to use their OS, their browser and their media player.
I don't need a CD to play City of Heroes either. Once its installed, the discs go back in the case and the case goes back on the shelf. That's the way it should be done! When I buy software, the first thing I look for is the NO CD crack. My computer room is such a mess that I can barely find the computer, much less a CD when I need it.
You're right. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be over here with my eyepatch, petting my Persian cat and building my GOP approved super death beam to hold all of the world governments hostage to further the shadow government which really pulls all the strings. Then I will tell John Kerry all my secret plans right before I chop him in half with a laser. Mwhahahaaha
I don't like Whitney Houston's music. If I ever hear her version of "I will always love yoooooooooooooooooooooooooou" again I will likely slit my wrists.
All that being said, her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner in 1991 from Super Bowl 25 -- Giants 20, Buffalo 19, Scott Norwood missed -- was excellent. It brought tears to my eyes and NFL Films leads with it as their intro to their highlight film from the game.
The word 'terrorist' is becoming the modern version of 'communist' and 'witch.'
A witch never flew a broomstick loaded with jet fuel into the side of a building and killed several thousand people...so you see, there is a difference.
I admit, I've bought two Alienware computers in recent years. They're stylish and after years of building and tweaking, I just wanted something cool out of the box.
But I got a link to their new ALX line in my mailbox yesterday and about fainted when I got to the bottom line. Price: $4,799.00 As low as $144 per month!
For that price it should not only run games well, it should go ahead and finish Half Life 2, Duke Nukem Forever, Doom III and go ahead and port over Halo 2 all while I sleep.
Yes, because we all know that how a console looks is the most important thing. I mean, how can you possibly be expected to play great games on a great system if it doesn't have an uber 31337 blue LED winking all the time?? You can't honestly want to own something that is isn't stainless steel and makes the Quake door opening door everytime you turn it on can you?? I mean games are one thing, but you can't pull the chix with that thing! We all know women just melt at the sight of a good looking gaming system. It's only a matter of time until they come storming into your mom's basement looking for some action!
Suddenly the story below this one about a series of catastrophic asteroid strikes leveling most of the life on the planet doesn't seem like such a bad thing after all. It's all about perspective.
I have been asked to sign an agreement that states in part that I am to disclose to the company anything that I create wether or not during company time, and wether or not it relates to the company. I also must agree that these same creations or inventions become the sole property of the company.
Is this now boilerplate for companies in the tech sector? That's enough to scare the hell out of me. Is the CEO David Koresh? Locutus of Borg?
"We own you. You do something we own it. You think about something we own it. We expect you to bring your wife and kids and leave them with us. They belong to us now. You will adapt to service US."
Man, if things are that bad I think I would take up a less demanding profession, like panhandler, drug dealer or can collector.
These are good points, but you have to remember how they can be interpreted. In this light, the US is a *bully*. It picks fights that it knows it can win. Its fighting because it can, not because its 'right' or the enemy is 'wrong'.
True, but they have a word for countries who get into fights they can't win. France.
China has nuclear weapons. Iraq does not. Much easier to invade a country and get rid of some assholes when they can't turn you or your major cities into a radioactive cinder. Oh and then there's that thing about having a bajillion troops. Just a few small points to remember.
So wait, let me get this straight.. They're horrible, draconian, evil, break into your house, drink all your soda, make out with your girlfriend, run up your long distance bill and pass out on your couch bad. They're an invasion, a harassment and then you end with: Add to that I live in canada, so I can't purchase music with these services (yes I tried). If they are so bad, why try? Obviously you're familiar with the EULA. You must be the kind of person that would invite in Dracula just to see what sucking would feel like. If you really want that feeling, just stick with Microsoft and Windows Media Player
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I love the, "How dare Apple stifle consumer choice by not opening up the iPod!" when in order to use their music store you have to use their OS, their browser and their media player.
Yes, Microsoft, they are all about "choice."
Why would I want ammunition made by a razor company?
Thanks! I'll be here all week! Tip your waitresses!
I don't need a CD to play City of Heroes either. Once its installed, the discs go back in the case and the case goes back on the shelf. That's the way it should be done!
When I buy software, the first thing I look for is the NO CD crack. My computer room is such a mess that I can barely find the computer, much less a CD when I need it.
You're right.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be over here with my eyepatch, petting my Persian cat and building my GOP approved super death beam to hold all of the world governments hostage to further the shadow government which really pulls all the strings.
Then I will tell John Kerry all my secret plans right before I chop him in half with a laser.
Mwhahahaaha
Can we please make that one word, like most of those who actually build them do?
I don't like Whitney Houston's music. If I ever hear her version of "I will always love yoooooooooooooooooooooooooou" again I will likely slit my wrists.
All that being said, her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner in 1991 from Super Bowl 25 -- Giants 20, Buffalo 19, Scott Norwood missed -- was excellent. It brought tears to my eyes and NFL Films leads with it as their intro to their highlight film from the game.
But even I don't need 1,235 copies.
No it was mostly Saudis...
Your point? Unless Iraqis are witches...or communists..or were you just trying to make some sort of witty political statement?
The word 'terrorist' is becoming the modern version of 'communist' and 'witch.'
A witch never flew a broomstick loaded with jet fuel into the side of a building and killed several thousand people...so you see, there is a difference.
In my IT job I use the, "Sure, I could do that, but it would blow up the entire system," all the time.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go back to the important work playing City of Heroes.
These partnerships always work wonders!
Remember Circuit City and DIVX?
The range of these rail guns is estimated to be over 250 miles.
That is damn impressive! The railgun I used back in the mid 1990s could barely fire all the way across 2fort4!
I came into this thread, not because I cared, but just to see if some slashdotter would raise the Ogg flag.
Thank you for not disappointing me, and yet, disappointing me all at the same time.
Really?
Huh..and I thought they quit making Yugos...
I admit, I've bought two Alienware computers in recent years. They're stylish and after years of building and tweaking, I just wanted something cool out of the box.
But I got a link to their new ALX line in my mailbox yesterday and about fainted when I got to the bottom line.
Price: $4,799.00
As low as $144 per month!
For that price it should not only run games well, it should go ahead and finish Half Life 2, Duke Nukem Forever, Doom III and go ahead and port over Halo 2 all while I sleep.
Yes, because we all know that how a console looks is the most important thing.
I mean, how can you possibly be expected to play great games on a great system if it doesn't have an uber 31337 blue LED winking all the time?? You can't honestly want to own something that is isn't stainless steel and makes the Quake door opening door everytime you turn it on can you??
I mean games are one thing, but you can't pull the chix with that thing!
We all know women just melt at the sight of a good looking gaming system. It's only a matter of time until they come storming into your mom's basement looking for some action!
So, to read a story celebrating an anniversary about a search engine, we have to go through the cache of another search engine?
Go figure.
I want one, but only if I can have a Moogle pilot and fly around the world looking for crystals.
Otherwise I'll just stick to my Chocobo.
Suddenly the story below this one about a series of catastrophic asteroid strikes leveling most of the life on the planet doesn't seem like such a bad thing after all.
It's all about perspective.
You're right! What we need are games with full FMV at every plot twist turn and a focus on graphics rather than gameplay and actually having fun!
Some of the simplest games, i.e. Tetris, are some of the most enjoyable. Tetris sold the original black and white GB back in the day.
Nintendo's most inventive games, Pikmin, Animal Crossing, have more to do with being innovative and groundbreaking than graphical wizardy.
There's more to life than pretty pictures.
I have been asked to sign an agreement that states in part that I am to disclose to the company anything that I create wether or not during company time, and wether or not it relates to the company. I also must agree that these same creations or inventions become the sole property of the company.
Is this now boilerplate for companies in the tech sector? That's enough to scare the hell out of me. Is the CEO David Koresh? Locutus of Borg?
"We own you. You do something we own it. You think about something we own it. We expect you to bring your wife and kids and leave them with us. They belong to us now. You will adapt to service US."
Man, if things are that bad I think I would take up a less demanding profession, like panhandler, drug dealer or can collector.
True, but they have a word for countries who get into fights they can't win.
France.
China has nuclear weapons.
Iraq does not.
Much easier to invade a country and get rid of some assholes when they can't turn you or your major cities into a radioactive cinder.
Oh and then there's that thing about having a bajillion troops.
Just a few small points to remember.
I was reading down the list, scared to death that I would have to upgrade, but I don't see Microsoft BOB anywhere on there.
SAFE AGAIN!!
So wait, let me get this straight..
They're horrible, draconian, evil, break into your house, drink all your soda, make out with your girlfriend, run up your long distance bill and pass out on your couch bad.
They're an invasion, a harassment and then you end with:
Add to that I live in canada, so I can't purchase music with these services (yes I tried).
If they are so bad, why try? Obviously you're familiar with the EULA. You must be the kind of person that would invite in Dracula just to see what sucking would feel like.
If you really want that feeling, just stick with Microsoft and Windows Media Player
I need something like this so I can still tell the Nigerians where to put my millions so that at least my family and pets can have it after I pass.