Don't forget, there is always a number of people with more than enough time on their hands to pull this crap off... never underestimate the power of the bored stiff.
I agree, it won't always be trucking at 12mph, but even a 5mph impact will break a bone or two. You've seen those 15 mph crashtests on cars, right? i guess the sidewalk is the lesser of the two evils, though they should really have their own lane or something.
I laughed so hard at this show. It's not just wild speculation, it's wild, rampant speculation. "What will nature be like 250 million years in the future? Beats the hell out of us, but we're gonna take a wild ass guess anyway!" Beyond he geology side of things, this show was nothing but fluff. And even then, the geology is highly specualtive... Mental masturbation at it's best. Nice CG though.
There are three main advantages the Segway has over our competitor. 1) It's really compact. 2) It's "sexy" 3) You can drive it on sidewalks, however flawed I may find that. Oh, and auto stabilization for those who didn't learn to ride a bike. That's nice until you realize for about $2,000 less you gain speed, range and utility, only sacrificing some size, percieved coolness and the legalities of driving on sidewalks while gaining Speed, range and utility.
And no, I'm not considering the supposed saftey of the Segway, because people can still be idiots whatever they drive. Mixing a maximum 250lbs at 12mph on a sidewalk full of pedestrians is a BAD idea. But hey, the Segway is still cool. (I'm sure if you looked hard enough you could find a neato looking scooter too).
Revolutionary? It's not as if alternatives didn't already exist.
"to be crystal clear, this is a car replacment for us. i cannot convey how thrilled i am to be getting rid of a car. to have a choice, a better one, and to be part of a movement is exhilarating. car, buh-bye. walking to work isn't possible since i need to carry 2 laptops and 4-5 pieces of equipment every day."
I beg to differ. This is not a replacement car. How many passengers can a Segue carry? Will you drive this thing in incliment weather? Rain? Snow!? And is this person saying he actually carries 2 laptops AND 4-5 pieces of EQUIPMENT on a Segue? I'd like this equipment defined. I mean really. Ok, bag+2 laptops = Bulk. Since we don't know what exactly his equipment is, i'll assume a briefcase of some sort. More bulk. Plus whatever else he's toting along. Does he cruise along in his suit to work? Open air? Change of clothes maybe? I have no doubts the Segue can handle the weight, but it almost sounds like he's forcing it to fill the roll of a car.
Make no mistake, it's not a replacement for a car. A bike or motorcycle maybe, but not a car unless ALL you use it for is A->B travel within a short range, then sure. Hit the Segue cuz your wasting money with a car. But don't fool yourself into thinking it is if you step outside those very narrow parameters I mentioned.
Did we forget to factor in the time spent in writing your own drivers and coding just to get your widget to work on Linux? Put that to an hourly rate and then compare costs, especially considering Linux is far from user friendly to all but the more knowlegable sects of the PC community.
I know there are talks of a new Gibson movie running rampant, but somehow I doubt any future production will top the Matrix prequel and sequel. And the irony is that half of that is based on his pioneering works. I'd prefer he just stick to books because the odds are always greater they'll screw up another Book-->Movie conversion before making a good one, let alone one as good as what's already on the way...
Don't get me wrong, I never said I was all that and a bag of chips, but on the whole I just don't see people getting these dream jobs. On that note, the only part I take issue with is the assumption you seem to be making that it couldn't possibly be the employer. "Are you really as good at your job as you think you are? Are you able to relate to management or are you constantly trying to win pissing contests with them? Do the users like you, or do the fear or view you with disdane? Honest answers to these questions are harder to get than you might think" And those are very good questions to ask. But don't overlook the otherside of the coin either.
That's not to say those jobs don't exist either. Apparently you're right-- I am missing out:p
What's your biggest complaint about the profession? I don't have much to complain about
HUH!? I'm gonna go out on a limb here using my expereince and the people I know and say this is the exception and not the norm... Is this guy for real? Every sysadmin professional I know complains about the users, the hours, the pay and their job security. And what's this Telecommuniting BS? 70% of the time he was able to stay at home? Am I missing something here? This does NOT sound like the average Sysadmin Job I've come to know. Most employers are too damn anal for that to occure, even if you could effectively...
Jeez... I must be missing something here... Talk about a raw deal...
Now why is this "The Spielburg Effect"? I realize it's not a popular name to mention around here, but why not "The Bill Gates Effect?" or "The Steve Jobs Effect". Not only have these two people proven just how irrelevant these pieces of paper are, they actually have something to do with the software/technology industry...
I'm looking on my IE browser now and there is a good deal of empty space on navigation bar. Instead of funkifying the works by "redesigning" the back button, why not replace it entirely with a visual representation of where you have been? A sort of scrolling bar of thumbnails, the right side being the most recent page visited, the left the oldest. Clicking on any thumbnail in that "timeline" immedietly takes you back to that page. This would eliminate the need for a forward button as well, AND stop those idiots that try and "trap" you in their site with scripting. I'd think pages in existance for less than one or two seconds (ie; pages that forward you to mainpages) would be ignored by the thumbnail timeline. Simple stuff.
"I scoured the Internet to see which title most frequently appeared next to the phrase "worst game ever."
So these aren't actually Gamespy's top ten worst games, they're everybody elses based on a search engine hit. A lot of thought went into this one, yep uh-huh.
Cripes, that is a needlessly long rewiew... Did the man have a quota of pages to fill? Here's the summary from another person who has been with Live since Beta-
If you have any sort of hardware knowledge at all (ie; are a regular reader of Slashdot), connecting Live will be cake, unless you have a real exotic network configuration, since the process is pretty well automated. A keyboard is seriously need to fill out the registration info, but doing so can still be done in under 10 minutes without one.
Live itself works well, but is still rough around the edges. The interface for some options is not the same as others from game to game. It's even non-existant in some cases. Live is in serious need of standardization in all honesty. Other than that, it's pretty smooth playing in most cases, though the occasional laggy player will dampen your gaming experience.
Live titles are kinda slim pickins right about now, the majority of them being sports related. Ghost Recon, Unreal Championship and Mech Assault are strong contenders, though each has it's own interface issue. Be that as it may, I suspect MS is working on the problem and I've heard up to 80 Live enabled games to be availible around next Christmas. Likewise, the downloadable content isn't in any sort of quantity yet, though some is there. I'd be surprised if it didn't increase as Live matures.
Verdict: If things stay the way they are now, I can't justify another year ofLive, especially after having grown up in a PC gaming environment. But I don't think they will stay the same. They've been getting plenty of feedback from the boards and it's still in it's infancy. Aside from playing select games from a limited collection, I think the biggest draw right now is reserving you Game Tag. Waiting at this point certainly won't hurt, that fact aside.
What!? Did somebody else find out that open source isn't exactly a source of profit!?!? Gotta recoupe all that time spent some how. Kinda like "fat free" = "taste free"... Troll? Flame? Truth.
Just because the spammers are ruining your day doesn't mean you have to forego the item completely... Buy a different manufacturer/model. I highly recommend the original Bit Char-G Micro RCs at either your local japanese toy shop, or lacking that-- a listing on eBay will do the trick well enough. $25-$30 is generally the going price and yeah, the instructions are in Japanese, but if you can't figure out the large obvious pictorials, you shouldn't be using a computer anyway (in other words some assembly required, takes under 10min for the average first time user). Bit Char's were around before the micro RC craze here and they're good quality and well supported. Upgradable motors (up to 30,000 rpm!) and tires in addition to the bodies. Good stuff.
What gets me is the number of people who let spam alter their shopping habits. Avoiding the seller I can understand. He spammed you, you're pissed. But boycotting the entire brand? Come on now. The manufacture most likely doesn't have a clue and even if they did, there's not a whole lot they could do about it. So just get your present as planned form either the store or a more reputable website. Easy, ne?
And when has commercial ever won out to free when it comes to file sharing, music specifically? Doesn't mean they're not welcome to try, but if history is any indication, somebody is on the wrong side of the profit-8ball (spyware and banner adverts not withstanding, of course...)
Hey, let's tax Tea while we're at it. But seriously. EVERYBODY in SE Asia uses SMS. If you can go 5 minutes without hearing and SMS reciept tone, there must not me anybody else withing 50 feet of you.
But that sort of taxation is the tactic of a government who can't support itself... Then again, the Phillipines needs some serious help. It is the definition of third world, sadly.
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I mean really. They're entertainment. Take a valium.
Don't forget, there is always a number of people with more than enough time on their hands to pull this crap off... never underestimate the power of the bored stiff.
I agree, it won't always be trucking at 12mph, but even a 5mph impact will break a bone or two. You've seen those 15 mph crashtests on cars, right? i guess the sidewalk is the lesser of the two evils, though they should really have their own lane or something.
I laughed so hard at this show. It's not just wild speculation, it's wild, rampant speculation. "What will nature be like 250 million years in the future? Beats the hell out of us, but we're gonna take a wild ass guess anyway!" Beyond he geology side of things, this show was nothing but fluff. And even then, the geology is highly specualtive... Mental masturbation at it's best. Nice CG though.
Did some digging and came up with a nifty little comparison. both vehicals are electric, so it all comes down to the nitty gritty.
Segway
Range: Appox 15 miles/charge
Speed: 12mph
Cost: $4,950.00 [Amazon.com]
Viento Scooter
Range: Appox. 50 miles/charge
Speed: 30mph
Cost: $2,999.99
There are three main advantages the Segway has over our competitor. 1) It's really compact. 2) It's "sexy" 3) You can drive it on sidewalks, however flawed I may find that. Oh, and auto stabilization for those who didn't learn to ride a bike. That's nice until you realize for about $2,000 less you gain speed, range and utility, only sacrificing some size, percieved coolness and the legalities of driving on sidewalks while gaining Speed, range and utility.
And no, I'm not considering the supposed saftey of the Segway, because people can still be idiots whatever they drive. Mixing a maximum 250lbs at 12mph on a sidewalk full of pedestrians is a BAD idea. But hey, the Segway is still cool. (I'm sure if you looked hard enough you could find a neato looking scooter too).
Revolutionary? It's not as if alternatives didn't already exist.
"to be crystal clear, this is a car replacment for us. i cannot convey how thrilled i am to be getting rid of a car. to have a choice, a better one, and to be part of a movement is exhilarating. car, buh-bye. walking to work isn't possible since i need to carry 2 laptops and 4-5 pieces of equipment every day."
I beg to differ. This is not a replacement car. How many passengers can a Segue carry? Will you drive this thing in incliment weather? Rain? Snow!? And is this person saying he actually carries 2 laptops AND 4-5 pieces of EQUIPMENT on a Segue? I'd like this equipment defined. I mean really. Ok, bag+2 laptops = Bulk. Since we don't know what exactly his equipment is, i'll assume a briefcase of some sort. More bulk. Plus whatever else he's toting along. Does he cruise along in his suit to work? Open air? Change of clothes maybe? I have no doubts the Segue can handle the weight, but it almost sounds like he's forcing it to fill the roll of a car.
Make no mistake, it's not a replacement for a car. A bike or motorcycle maybe, but not a car unless ALL you use it for is A->B travel within a short range, then sure. Hit the Segue cuz your wasting money with a car. But don't fool yourself into thinking it is if you step outside those very narrow parameters I mentioned.
Did we forget to factor in the time spent in writing your own drivers and coding just to get your widget to work on Linux? Put that to an hourly rate and then compare costs, especially considering Linux is far from user friendly to all but the more knowlegable sects of the PC community.
Besides... You actually paid for Windows?
I know there are talks of a new Gibson movie running rampant, but somehow I doubt any future production will top the Matrix prequel and sequel. And the irony is that half of that is based on his pioneering works. I'd prefer he just stick to books because the odds are always greater they'll screw up another Book-->Movie conversion before making a good one, let alone one as good as what's already on the way...
Farragut? You're kidding... Unless that's another historical reference, i do believe somebody has been reading some David Weber... or vise versa :p
Common sense has never stopped us before. The only real question is how much damage we'll do before we are able to perfect the technique.
I dunno... Both ring that "A Degree is just a piece of paper" sound to me.
Don't get me wrong, I never said I was all that and a bag of chips, but on the whole I just don't see people getting these dream jobs. On that note, the only part I take issue with is the assumption you seem to be making that it couldn't possibly be the employer. "Are you really as good at your job as you think you are? Are you able to relate to management or are you constantly trying to win pissing contests with them? Do the users like you, or do the fear or view you with disdane? Honest answers to these questions are harder to get than you might think" And those are very good questions to ask. But don't overlook the otherside of the coin either.
:p
That's not to say those jobs don't exist either. Apparently you're right-- I am missing out
Very good point. You don't exactly come out and bite the hand that feeds you, I guess.
True enough... but all three both cases make it plainly obvious that the little piece of paper isn't an indicator of success.
What's your biggest complaint about the profession?
I don't have much to complain about
HUH!? I'm gonna go out on a limb here using my expereince and the people I know and say this is the exception and not the norm... Is this guy for real? Every sysadmin professional I know complains about the users, the hours, the pay and their job security. And what's this Telecommuniting BS? 70% of the time he was able to stay at home? Am I missing something here? This does NOT sound like the average Sysadmin Job I've come to know. Most employers are too damn anal for that to occure, even if you could effectively...
Jeez... I must be missing something here... Talk about a raw deal...
Now why is this "The Spielburg Effect"? I realize it's not a popular name to mention around here, but why not "The Bill Gates Effect?" or "The Steve Jobs Effect". Not only have these two people proven just how irrelevant these pieces of paper are, they actually have something to do with the software/technology industry...
I'm looking on my IE browser now and there is a good deal of empty space on navigation bar. Instead of funkifying the works by "redesigning" the back button, why not replace it entirely with a visual representation of where you have been? A sort of scrolling bar of thumbnails, the right side being the most recent page visited, the left the oldest. Clicking on any thumbnail in that "timeline" immedietly takes you back to that page. This would eliminate the need for a forward button as well, AND stop those idiots that try and "trap" you in their site with scripting. I'd think pages in existance for less than one or two seconds (ie; pages that forward you to mainpages) would be ignored by the thumbnail timeline. Simple stuff.
[and yes, jeeniuous was a joke]
Sounds like Apple is bringing back the mood ring..er, computer.
"I scoured the Internet to see which title most frequently appeared next to the phrase "worst game ever."
So these aren't actually Gamespy's top ten worst games, they're everybody elses based on a search engine hit. A lot of thought went into this one, yep uh-huh.
Cripes, that is a needlessly long rewiew... Did the man have a quota of pages to fill? Here's the summary from another person who has been with Live since Beta-
:p
If you have any sort of hardware knowledge at all (ie; are a regular reader of Slashdot), connecting Live will be cake, unless you have a real exotic network configuration, since the process is pretty well automated. A keyboard is seriously need to fill out the registration info, but doing so can still be done in under 10 minutes without one.
Live itself works well, but is still rough around the edges. The interface for some options is not the same as others from game to game. It's even non-existant in some cases. Live is in serious need of standardization in all honesty. Other than that, it's pretty smooth playing in most cases, though the occasional laggy player will dampen your gaming experience.
Live titles are kinda slim pickins right about now, the majority of them being sports related. Ghost Recon, Unreal Championship and Mech Assault are strong contenders, though each has it's own interface issue. Be that as it may, I suspect MS is working on the problem and I've heard up to 80 Live enabled games to be availible around next Christmas. Likewise, the downloadable content isn't in any sort of quantity yet, though some is there. I'd be surprised if it didn't increase as Live matures.
Verdict: If things stay the way they are now, I can't justify another year ofLive, especially after having grown up in a PC gaming environment. But I don't think they will stay the same. They've been getting plenty of feedback from the boards and it's still in it's infancy. Aside from playing select games from a limited collection, I think the biggest draw right now is reserving you Game Tag. Waiting at this point certainly won't hurt, that fact aside.
Wow... And that was less than a page too...
What!? Did somebody else find out that open source isn't exactly a source of profit!?!? Gotta recoupe all that time spent some how. Kinda like "fat free" = "taste free"... Troll? Flame? Truth.
"...animations like in the movie 'Hackers."
Hmmm.. There's a sure way to de-value your sport.
Just because the spammers are ruining your day doesn't mean you have to forego the item completely... Buy a different manufacturer/model. I highly recommend the original Bit Char-G Micro RCs at either your local japanese toy shop, or lacking that-- a listing on eBay will do the trick well enough. $25-$30 is generally the going price and yeah, the instructions are in Japanese, but if you can't figure out the large obvious pictorials, you shouldn't be using a computer anyway (in other words some assembly required, takes under 10min for the average first time user). Bit Char's were around before the micro RC craze here and they're good quality and well supported. Upgradable motors (up to 30,000 rpm!) and tires in addition to the bodies. Good stuff.
What gets me is the number of people who let spam alter their shopping habits. Avoiding the seller I can understand. He spammed you, you're pissed. But boycotting the entire brand? Come on now. The manufacture most likely doesn't have a clue and even if they did, there's not a whole lot they could do about it. So just get your present as planned form either the store or a more reputable website. Easy, ne?
Free vs. Commercial...?
And when has commercial ever won out to free when it comes to file sharing, music specifically? Doesn't mean they're not welcome to try, but if history is any indication, somebody is on the wrong side of the profit-8ball (spyware and banner adverts not withstanding, of course...)
Hey, let's tax Tea while we're at it. But seriously. EVERYBODY in SE Asia uses SMS. If you can go 5 minutes without hearing and SMS reciept tone, there must not me anybody else withing 50 feet of you.
But that sort of taxation is the tactic of a government who can't support itself... Then again, the Phillipines needs some serious help. It is the definition of third world, sadly.