im with ya on that one, i just took the modem outta my compuer to make room for the USB 2.0 card, so i could have some extra ports to plug my new wireless keyboard and mouse into.
On the topic of yamaha burners, i was initially happy with my 2100i (16x12x40) burner until i realized it sucks ass at ripping CDs, and sounds like a god damned jet taking off when its trying to read a disc.
Many people have mentioned going to the DMA and paying five dollars to the DMA to be placed on thier DNC list. Dont waste your money. Telemarketing companies update their lists quarterly, so time is not of the essence, really.
Instead, write to the following address (which i have memorized, having to read it to people every day at work)
Mail Preference Service Direct Marketing Association PO Box 9008 Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008
just provide them with the names, addresses, and phone numbers you want on their DNC lists. All for the cost of a stamp.
Everyone is quick to jump on the bandwagon that yay, a national DNC list is great, great the politicians are doing something good, blah blah blah.
If you pay attention to this type of legislation, you'll notice that there is one major hole...political calls are almost always exempt from telemarketing laws. For example, in commercial work, we can call between 8am-9pm, and generally make only 2 requests (unless it is a no 2nd request state), and observer DNC lists / requests.
However, our political division can legally call any time of day, and they can pitch you continuously, and in most cases, call you even if you are on your states DNC list. Granted, our company has higher standards than that, but the lack of regulation is there.
This past election, our company raised millions of dollars to help get republicans re-elected. In fact, i remember being told we were the second largest source of donations for the particular division (senate, house, or president, our division will remain nameless) we were calling for. They realize what a vital avenue telemarketing is, and always make sure they are exempt from the laws they pass.
It just goes to show that the politicians are looking out for themselves first before they are looking out for you.
I am a telemarketer, and just before this matter was going to vote, we had a major push, calling all the representatives from our state, urging them to vote against this bill. Not because we are against a do not call list, but because the other terms of the bill are ridiculous. The "abandoned call" rates the bill pushes for are impossible to achieve given the current technology, and the fines are ridiculous.
Again, i stress we are not against the actual DNC list, because it will make our jobs that much easier. We dont have to waste time and money calling people who dont want to be called, and we also dont have to deal with the ignorant people who curse, insult and degrade us with their second grade intellect.
And if you think you will see a dime of the money from these fines, you are wrong. The money goes to the government, to help fund the program. You do not collect 10k or whatever, the government does.
As it stands now, we maintain our own internal do not call lists, and we match our files against the individual states and the DMA's do not call list quarterly.
Also if you pay attention to this type of legislation, you'll notice that there is one major hole...political calls are almost always exempt from any telemarketing laws. It goes to show that the politicians want us to do as they say, not as they do. For example, in commercial work, we can call between 8am-9pm, and generally make only 2 requests (unless it is a no 2nd request state). However, our political division can call any time of day they please, and they can pitch you continuously. Now, our political division follows the same standards the company set for the commercial division, but the lack of regulation in the political realm of calling is there.
anyhoo, just one rant among many from a happily employed telemarketer.
Although I have played EQ off and on for the last 3 years or so, and have heard of ShowEQ, i never really knew what it was used for. I dont have a Linux box, so it didnt make much difference for me. What does concern me about this is that with a windows version, the program can and will become far more widespread. I would compare it to the recent developments in the diablo II community.
There has always been trade hacks, and this hack, and that hack, but to execute them, you usually need packet sniffers, have to understand how the program works, and basically know what you are doing. Every once in awhile, one would come along that was easy to use with some fancy UI and mass chaos would ensue.
Anymore, most players use Pindlebots or Mephisto bots, to just endlessly kill those bosses over and over for hours on end, hoping for some uber item to drop, and in the meantime racking up exp. They are extremely easy to use, just run the executable, configure the config for your character, and it does everything else for you with zero interaction. Now, you can't create a game without having to wait in line on the USEast Realm, and you can get just about any item you want in the trading channels.
I ran pindlebot for two weeks, and in that time, i got alot of the best equipment in the game. It seemed nice, to have this great character, but ultimately it ruins the game, because you have the best equipment, theres no challenge, theres no point in playing the game anymore.
If ShowEQ does get ported to Windows, I can only imagine similiar situations like this arising. The masses start using the program, and ultimately the legitimate players become too frustrated and leave, and the players with the cheat / hack / dupe / whatever ultimately become bored with the game, and a game that was once a great way for people to pass time becomes the playground for the people have ruined the game.
the bbc article (linked to in several other comments) mentions this. It reports there were about 250 copies from the first edition, and about 200 are still known to exist, 70 of which are in libraries in the united states. which could be another reason it doesnt garner as much attention...1 goes missing, but theres still 199 that arent.
Yeah, the site was loading really really slow earlier, and i was one of the many to submit the story to slashdot....i got the FAQ and press release to load before the pages went down, check my other posts for them.
Blizzard unveils plans to bring the legendary franchise to console gamers
MAKUHARI, Japan - September 20, 2002 - During a press conference today at the Tokyo Game Show, Blizzard Entertainment®, a studio of the games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, unveiled StarCraft: Ghost(TM), a tactical-action console game set in Blizzard's epic StarCraft® universe. StarCraft: Ghost is currently under development and is scheduled for a worldwide release on multiple console systems. The game will be co-published by Capcom and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan; further announcements regarding platform/country specifics will be announced in the months to come.
In StarCraft: Ghost, players take the role of Nova, a lethal Ghost operative skillfully trained in the arts of espionage and tactical combat. Twenty years of ruthless physical conditioning and techno-psychological instruction have made Nova a being of terrifying potential. With the help of a determined group of allies, players follow a series of story-driven missions, engaging in a deadly mix of planetary battles and dangerous solo operations. To complete their mission objectives, players must execute intelligent tactical decisions while mastering an advanced arsenal of sophisticated weaponry.
"We're very excited about returning to the StarCraft series," stated Mike Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. "Our roots are based in console gaming, and we look forward to developing this universe for the next-generation console systems."
Key features in StarCraft: Ghost include: Revolutionary new style of gameplay featuring enhanced physical and psionic abilities Hostile Environment Suit designed to magnify strength, agility, and speed Over-the-top special effects offer stunning visuals and unparalleled tactical realism Immersive 3D environments showcase rich textures and highly stylized character models Unique Calldown abilities allow players to target large-scale attacks from the ground A deeply evolving storyline set in Blizzard's gritty sci-fi StarCraft universe
As the story unravels, players find themselves traversing uncharted terrain and battling adversaries never before seen by followers of the series. Bold 3D graphics give players a new, in-depth perspective on familiar planets and former battlefields from the legendary universe. A dynamic 3rd-person camera view displays dramatic lighting, startling detail, and a blend of realistic and fantastical design. Co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment and Nihilistic Software, Inc.(TM), StarCraft: Ghost is scheduled for release in late 2003. Since its debut in 1998, the #1-selling StarCraft series* has won industry acclaim and has shattered sales records worldwide with over six million copies shipped. Blizzard continued the series with the critically acclaimed StarCraft: Brood War(TM), which won multiple Expansion Pack of the Year awards and is still considered by many critics to be one of the best add-on products to date. Best known for blockbuster hits including the Warcraft®, StarCraft,and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment (www.blizzard.com), a studio of the games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating many of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard's track record includes seven #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's free Internet gaming service Battle.net® reigns as the largest in the world, with millions of active users.
Q: What is StarCraft: Ghost? A: StarCraft: Ghost is a tactical-action console game set in the StarCraft® universe.
Q: How will StarCraft: Ghost be different from other tactical-action console games? A: StarCraft: Ghost will be different from other tactical-action games in many ways. Taking on the role of Nova, the game's elite Ghost operative hero, players will be able to:
Utilize a Wide Range of Elite Ghost Abilities
Outmaneuver your enemies at sonic speed Infiltrate bases and sneak past guards using the cloak ability Lock down vehicles and electronic devices to immobilize them Engage in both face-to-face firefights and planet-scale warfare
Leverage the Resources of an Entire Army
Call down massive Battlecruiser and Siege Tank strikes Take control of familiar StarCraft vehicles Wield a variety of familiar weapons, such as the Gauss Rifle and Perdition Flamethrower Join your allies in battle and do your part to ensure mission success
Experience the World of StarCraft in 3D
See the world of StarCraft on a personal level Visit familiar planetary settings Explore 3D environments designed for strategic interaction Use the camera to find unique strategic possibilities As Nova, players will be able to scale fences, hang from wires, climb poles and scale walls, and negotiate tightropes
Unveil the Next Chapter in the StarCraft Saga
Experience story-driven missions complete with multiple plot twists Play a crucial role in the rich StarCraft history Engage in combat with a variety of fully rendered units from the StarCraft universe, including the Terran, Zerg, and Protoss
Q: Is this StarCraft II? A: No.
Q: Will there be a StarCraft II? When? A: Although we have not made any announcements and do not have a development or release timeline, we do fully intend to revisit the world of StarCraft on PC at some point in the future.
Q: Why is Blizzard Entertainment® entering the console arena? A: We began our early development efforts in console gaming, and we have always been excited about returning to this arena. Additionally, we've wanted to revisit the StarCraft universe for some time. With StarCraft: Ghost, we are able to do both. Also, due to the game's control interface and tactical-action nature, developing this title for the next-generation console systems makes the most sense. In addition to expanding StarCraft's rich storyline, the game gives players a chance to experience the sci-fi universe from an all-new perspective.
Q: Does Blizzard plan to develop any other console games? A: While we have not made any announcements, we are considering future console development plans.
Q: What is the relationship between Blizzard and Nihilistic Software, Inc.(TM)? A: Blizzard and Nihilistic are co-developing StarCraft: Ghost.
Q: Why did Blizzard choose Nihilistic as a development partner? A: Nihilistic Software, Inc. is made up of a talented group of developers. We chose them because they share our vision and focus in developing games. Their team members have worked on several great titles, and we are very pleased to be expanding the StarCraft universe with them.
Q: What is the relationship between Blizzard Entertainment and Capcom? A: Blizzard and Capcom are co-publishing StarCraft: Ghost in Japan.
Q: Why did Blizzard choose Capcom as a publishing partner in Japan? A: Blizzard has a longstanding relationship with Capcom. We chose them as our publishing partner because we have a great deal of respect for the company and their products.
Q: When will StarCraft: Ghost be released? A: We expect to ship StarCraft: Ghost in late 2003.
Q: What rating do you expect for StarCraft: Ghost? A: We expect StarCraft: Ghost to receive a Teen rating from the ESRB.
Q: On what platforms will StarCraft: Ghost be available? A: We are currently developing the game for multiple console systems. Further details regarding platform/country specifics will be released in the months ahead.
Q: Will there be a PC and Mac version? A: No. StarCraft: Ghost is only being developed for console systems.
Q: How many copies of StarCraft have been sold? A: To date, the StarCraft franchise has shipped over 6 million copies.
ok, so the relevant blurb from the article states: "The new plan treats software as a service rather than as an asset. To underscore the point, Microsoft has announced that it will stop supporting its Windows 95 operating system (OS) as of December 31, 2001; its Windows 98 OS as of June 30, 2002; and its Windows NT 4.0 Server OS as of June 30, 2003.
Moreover, current Microsoft customers have from now until February 28, 2002 to purchase licenses for new versions of Microsoft's applications or face having to pay full list price for the new licenses."
so, not stopping support on win2k, but still stopping or stopped support on three versions of the OS that are out dated. close enough:)
When are these editors going to realize there is a big difference between a PS2 and a PS/2...i dont think i can go to jail for modifying the ps/2 port on my PC...
Well, your commment is offtopic, and should be moderated as so (the same could be said for this one, but it is following the topic of its parent thread).
Maybe you read a different slashdot than I do, but as far as i can remember, they post links to stories that we may find interesting. they dont make the news, they just let us know where to find it.
Whoever submitted this story did find it, he found it at the register. so whats your point?
sounds like it...a friend of mine has a mp3 of the song, and i cant remember offhand what it was called, it was neither green bird or ballad of a fallen angel...*shrug*
Whereas the episode you are talking about was good, you come off slightly misinformed regarding the character. "CB" does not fall out of the window. Spike falls out of the window. CB, or cowboy bebop, is the name of the show. The ship is named Bebop, and a cowboy is a bounty hunter.
according to the id3 tag on the song, it is called "green bird" and was on the OST Volume 2.
if your not, well then heres captain obvious to inform you: Episode 6 has already been made. Its called Return of the Jedi. Its part of the original trilogy.
And what free software exactly is this going to squash? Also, by free, do you mean the open source movement, or "free" programs like kazaa, winamp, aol instant messenger, etc.? In either case, you are being entirely too broad. I see no evidence of the MPAA trying to stop open source or free software, only the software that they or their lawyers find threatening to them. Most likely, the software you are referring to are in fact items like Kazaa and its clones (no pun intended) and DeCSS.
There is plenty of free software out there that the MPAA could care less about. They go after software that infringes on their investments. Sure, you can get perfectly legal items via software like Kazaa, but a quick search of "Attack of the Clones" brings up about 90 results, 5 of them being legitimate trailers, the rest being pirated versions of the movie. The MPAA is protecting their movies, their investments, by going after software that allows the piracy of these things, and I see nothing wrong with that. If 10% of the $5.50 I paid to see Clones goes towards putting a stop to these people, I am fine with that. I paid them the money, they are free to do whatever they want with it.
OK, so of all the open source software out there the MPAA isnt going after, there is one needle in the hasystack called DeCSS. Sure, there are / were legitimate reasons to use this, to watch DVDs on linux. But it also allowed for easy ripping of DVDs into mpeg, avi, etc. A kazaa search on DVD Rip returned well over 200 results of movies that had been ripped. Therefore DeCSS is harming the movie industry, and again, they have to do whatever is necessary to protect themselves.
So before you go spouting your MPAA is evil bullshit, back it up with examples. Examples of free software that they are trying to squash, that is NOT infringing on them. Thats right, there arent any, because they dont care about that software.
I could go on about how this is no different from the person running the convenience store on the corner taking measures to protect their goods from being stolen, but I must now head over to class.
"Entrapment is where the government plants the seed of a crime in the mind of individual who would not otherwise be criminally inclined," Trodden said. " . . . We don't want that. But if we had somebody who was out there, ready to steal something . . . it's good police work."
read the article and you would have found out that the cat5 cable plugs into the bears 4 paws, and the power and uplink plug into the back of the bear. Power and activity lights are in the eyes.
on the subject of the ps2 linux kit...
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"At the time of writing, the internal hard disk drive is not supported by any PlayStation 2 games in North America and is only sold for use with Linux. In the future, PlayStation 2 games in North America may support the HDD. A HDD with Linux installed cannot be used with these games."
well that just scratched any idea i may have had for buying this kit. I dont know the first thing about linux, but everything else in the kit seemed too good to pass up for 200 bucks...but if im not gonna be able to use the hard drive for future games that take advantage of / require it, i guess ill just have to pass on the kit.
Re:Woah! $500 for a 40 Gig HD + Ethernet...
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yes, because that would almost make sense. that you can get a ps2 with the ethernet adapter, a 40 gig hard drive, usb keyboard and mouse, vga adapter, and have it running linux. all for 100 bucks cheaper than you can get a PS2 without those things.
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im with ya on that one, i just took the modem outta my compuer to make room for the USB 2.0 card, so i could have some extra ports to plug my new wireless keyboard and mouse into.
On the topic of yamaha burners, i was initially happy with my 2100i (16x12x40) burner until i realized it sucks ass at ripping CDs, and sounds like a god damned jet taking off when its trying to read a disc.
Many people have mentioned going to the DMA and paying five dollars to the DMA to be placed on thier DNC list. Dont waste your money. Telemarketing companies update their lists quarterly, so time is not of the essence, really.
Instead, write to the following address (which i have memorized, having to read it to people every day at work)
Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
PO Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008
just provide them with the names, addresses, and phone numbers you want on their DNC lists. All for the cost of a stamp.
Disclaimer: I am a telemarketer.
Everyone is quick to jump on the bandwagon that yay, a national DNC list is great, great the politicians are doing something good, blah blah blah.
If you pay attention to this type of legislation, you'll notice that there is one major hole...political calls are almost always exempt from telemarketing laws. For example, in commercial work, we can call between 8am-9pm, and generally make only 2 requests (unless it is a no 2nd request state), and observer DNC lists / requests.
However, our political division can legally call any time of day, and they can pitch you continuously, and in most cases, call you even if you are on your states DNC list. Granted, our company has higher standards than that, but the lack of regulation is there.
This past election, our company raised millions of dollars to help get republicans re-elected. In fact, i remember being told we were the second largest source of donations for the particular division (senate, house, or president, our division will remain nameless) we were calling for. They realize what a vital avenue telemarketing is, and always make sure they are exempt from the laws they pass.
It just goes to show that the politicians are looking out for themselves first before they are looking out for you.
I am a telemarketer, and just before this matter was going to vote, we had a major push, calling all the representatives from our state, urging them to vote against this bill. Not because we are against a do not call list, but because the other terms of the bill are ridiculous. The "abandoned call" rates the bill pushes for are impossible to achieve given the current technology, and the fines are ridiculous.
Again, i stress we are not against the actual DNC list, because it will make our jobs that much easier. We dont have to waste time and money calling people who dont want to be called, and we also dont have to deal with the ignorant people who curse, insult and degrade us with their second grade intellect.
And if you think you will see a dime of the money from these fines, you are wrong. The money goes to the government, to help fund the program. You do not collect 10k or whatever, the government does.
As it stands now, we maintain our own internal do not call lists, and we match our files against the individual states and the DMA's do not call list quarterly.
Also if you pay attention to this type of legislation, you'll notice that there is one major hole...political calls are almost always exempt from any telemarketing laws. It goes to show that the politicians want us to do as they say, not as they do. For example, in commercial work, we can call between 8am-9pm, and generally make only 2 requests (unless it is a no 2nd request state). However, our political division can call any time of day they please, and they can pitch you continuously. Now, our political division follows the same standards the company set for the commercial division, but the lack of regulation in the political realm of calling is there.
anyhoo, just one rant among many from a happily employed telemarketer.
If you helped to build this company as you say, you should have more proof than a cached webpage from google.
Although I have played EQ off and on for the last 3 years or so, and have heard of ShowEQ, i never really knew what it was used for. I dont have a Linux box, so it didnt make much difference for me. What does concern me about this is that with a windows version, the program can and will become far more widespread. I would compare it to the recent developments in the diablo II community.
There has always been trade hacks, and this hack, and that hack, but to execute them, you usually need packet sniffers, have to understand how the program works, and basically know what you are doing. Every once in awhile, one would come along that was easy to use with some fancy UI and mass chaos would ensue.
Anymore, most players use Pindlebots or Mephisto bots, to just endlessly kill those bosses over and over for hours on end, hoping for some uber item to drop, and in the meantime racking up exp. They are extremely easy to use, just run the executable, configure the config for your character, and it does everything else for you with zero interaction. Now, you can't create a game without having to wait in line on the USEast Realm, and you can get just about any item you want in the trading channels.
I ran pindlebot for two weeks, and in that time, i got alot of the best equipment in the game. It seemed nice, to have this great character, but ultimately it ruins the game, because you have the best equipment, theres no challenge, theres no point in playing the game anymore.
If ShowEQ does get ported to Windows, I can only imagine similiar situations like this arising. The masses start using the program, and ultimately the legitimate players become too frustrated and leave, and the players with the cheat / hack / dupe / whatever ultimately become bored with the game, and a game that was once a great way for people to pass time becomes the playground for the people have ruined the game.
the bbc article (linked to in several other comments) mentions this. It reports there were about 250 copies from the first edition, and about 200 are still known to exist, 70 of which are in libraries in the united states. which could be another reason it doesnt garner as much attention...1 goes missing, but theres still 199 that arent.
Yeah, the site was loading really really slow earlier, and i was one of the many to submit the story to slashdot....i got the FAQ and press release to load before the pages went down, check my other posts for them.
-chuck
Blizzard Entertainment® Announces StarCraft: Ghost(TM)
Blizzard unveils plans to bring the legendary franchise to console gamers
MAKUHARI, Japan - September 20, 2002 - During a press conference today at the Tokyo Game Show, Blizzard Entertainment®, a studio of the games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, unveiled StarCraft: Ghost(TM), a tactical-action console game set in Blizzard's epic StarCraft® universe. StarCraft: Ghost is currently under development and is scheduled for a worldwide release on multiple console systems. The game will be co-published by Capcom and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan; further announcements regarding platform/country specifics will be announced in the months to come.
In StarCraft: Ghost, players take the role of Nova, a lethal Ghost operative skillfully trained in the arts of espionage and tactical combat. Twenty years of ruthless physical conditioning and techno-psychological instruction have made Nova a being of terrifying potential. With the help of a determined group of allies, players follow a series of story-driven missions, engaging in a deadly mix of planetary battles and dangerous solo operations. To complete their mission objectives, players must execute intelligent tactical decisions while mastering an advanced arsenal of sophisticated weaponry.
"We're very excited about returning to the StarCraft series," stated Mike Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. "Our roots are based in console gaming, and we look forward to developing this universe for the next-generation console systems."
Key features in StarCraft: Ghost include:
Revolutionary new style of gameplay featuring enhanced physical and psionic abilities
Hostile Environment Suit designed to magnify strength, agility, and speed
Over-the-top special effects offer stunning visuals and unparalleled tactical realism
Immersive 3D environments showcase rich textures and highly stylized character models
Unique Calldown abilities allow players to target large-scale attacks from the ground
A deeply evolving storyline set in Blizzard's gritty sci-fi StarCraft universe
As the story unravels, players find themselves traversing uncharted terrain and battling adversaries never before seen by followers of the series. Bold 3D graphics give players a new, in-depth perspective on familiar planets and former battlefields from the legendary universe. A dynamic 3rd-person camera view displays dramatic lighting, startling detail, and a blend of realistic and fantastical design. Co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment and Nihilistic Software, Inc.(TM), StarCraft: Ghost is scheduled for release in late 2003. Since its debut in 1998, the #1-selling StarCraft series* has won industry acclaim and has shattered sales records worldwide with over six million copies shipped. Blizzard continued the series with the critically acclaimed StarCraft: Brood War(TM), which won multiple Expansion Pack of the Year awards and is still considered by many critics to be one of the best add-on products to date. Best known for blockbuster hits including the Warcraft®, StarCraft,and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment (www.blizzard.com), a studio of the games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating many of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard's track record includes seven #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's free Internet gaming service Battle.net® reigns as the largest in the world, with millions of active users.
Q: What is StarCraft: Ghost?
A: StarCraft: Ghost is a tactical-action console game set in the StarCraft® universe.
Q: How will StarCraft: Ghost be different from other tactical-action console games?
A: StarCraft: Ghost will be different from other tactical-action games in many ways. Taking on the role of Nova, the game's elite Ghost operative hero, players will be able to:
Utilize a Wide Range of Elite Ghost Abilities
Outmaneuver your enemies at sonic speed
Infiltrate bases and sneak past guards using the cloak ability
Lock down vehicles and electronic devices to immobilize them
Engage in both face-to-face firefights and planet-scale warfare
Leverage the Resources of an Entire Army
Call down massive Battlecruiser and Siege Tank strikes
Take control of familiar StarCraft vehicles
Wield a variety of familiar weapons, such as the Gauss Rifle and Perdition Flamethrower
Join your allies in battle and do your part to ensure mission success
Experience the World of StarCraft in 3D
See the world of StarCraft on a personal level
Visit familiar planetary settings
Explore 3D environments designed for strategic interaction
Use the camera to find unique strategic possibilities
As Nova, players will be able to scale fences, hang from wires, climb poles and scale walls, and negotiate tightropes
Unveil the Next Chapter in the StarCraft Saga
Experience story-driven missions complete with multiple plot twists
Play a crucial role in the rich StarCraft history
Engage in combat with a variety of fully rendered units from the StarCraft universe, including the Terran, Zerg, and Protoss
Q: Is this StarCraft II?
A: No.
Q: Will there be a StarCraft II? When?
A: Although we have not made any announcements and do not have a development or release timeline, we do fully intend to revisit the world of StarCraft on PC at some point in the future.
Q: Why is Blizzard Entertainment® entering the console arena?
A: We began our early development efforts in console gaming, and we have always been excited about returning to this arena. Additionally, we've wanted to revisit the StarCraft universe for some time. With StarCraft: Ghost, we are able to do both. Also, due to the game's control interface and tactical-action nature, developing this title for the next-generation console systems makes the most sense. In addition to expanding StarCraft's rich storyline, the game gives players a chance to experience the sci-fi universe from an all-new perspective.
Q: Does Blizzard plan to develop any other console games?
A: While we have not made any announcements, we are considering future console development plans.
Q: What is the relationship between Blizzard and Nihilistic Software, Inc.(TM)?
A: Blizzard and Nihilistic are co-developing StarCraft: Ghost.
Q: Why did Blizzard choose Nihilistic as a development partner?
A: Nihilistic Software, Inc. is made up of a talented group of developers. We chose them because they share our vision and focus in developing games. Their team members have worked on several great titles, and we are very pleased to be expanding the StarCraft universe with them.
Q: What is the relationship between Blizzard Entertainment and Capcom?
A: Blizzard and Capcom are co-publishing StarCraft: Ghost in Japan.
Q: Why did Blizzard choose Capcom as a publishing partner in Japan?
A: Blizzard has a longstanding relationship with Capcom. We chose them as our publishing partner because we have a great deal of respect for the company and their products.
Q: When will StarCraft: Ghost be released?
A: We expect to ship StarCraft: Ghost in late 2003.
Q: What rating do you expect for StarCraft: Ghost?
A: We expect StarCraft: Ghost to receive a Teen rating from the ESRB.
Q: On what platforms will StarCraft: Ghost be available?
A: We are currently developing the game for multiple console systems. Further details regarding platform/country specifics will be released in the months ahead.
Q: Will there be a PC and Mac version?
A: No. StarCraft: Ghost is only being developed for console systems.
Q: How many copies of StarCraft have been sold?
A: To date, the StarCraft franchise has shipped over 6 million copies.
ok, so the relevant blurb from the article states:
:)
"The new plan treats software as a service rather than as an asset. To underscore the point, Microsoft has announced that it will stop supporting its Windows 95 operating system (OS) as of December 31, 2001; its Windows 98 OS as of June 30, 2002; and its Windows NT 4.0 Server OS as of June 30, 2003.
Moreover, current Microsoft customers have from now until February 28, 2002 to purchase licenses for new versions of Microsoft's applications or face having to pay full list price for the new licenses."
so, not stopping support on win2k, but still stopping or stopped support on three versions of the OS that are out dated. close enough
hmm, im gonna have to search for the link, but i thought i remembered something about them stopping support on win2k come january...i could be wrong.
When are these editors going to realize there is a big difference between a PS2 and a PS/2...i dont think i can go to jail for modifying the ps/2 port on my PC...
Well, your commment is offtopic, and should be moderated as so (the same could be said for this one, but it is following the topic of its parent thread).
Maybe you read a different slashdot than I do, but as far as i can remember, they post links to stories that we may find interesting. they dont make the news, they just let us know where to find it.
Whoever submitted this story did find it, he found it at the register. so whats your point?
sounds like it...a friend of mine has a mp3 of the song, and i cant remember offhand what it was called, it was neither green bird or ballad of a fallen angel...*shrug*
Whereas the episode you are talking about was good, you come off slightly misinformed regarding the character. "CB" does not fall out of the window. Spike falls out of the window. CB, or cowboy bebop, is the name of the show. The ship is named Bebop, and a cowboy is a bounty hunter.
according to the id3 tag on the song, it is called "green bird" and was on the OST Volume 2.
i hope your joking...seriously.
if your not, well then heres captain obvious to inform you: Episode 6 has already been made. Its called Return of the Jedi. Its part of the original trilogy.
And what free software exactly is this going to squash? Also, by free, do you mean the open source movement, or "free" programs like kazaa, winamp, aol instant messenger, etc.? In either case, you are being entirely too broad. I see no evidence of the MPAA trying to stop open source or free software, only the software that they or their lawyers find threatening to them. Most likely, the software you are referring to are in fact items like Kazaa and its clones (no pun intended) and DeCSS.
There is plenty of free software out there that the MPAA could care less about. They go after software that infringes on their investments. Sure, you can get perfectly legal items via software like Kazaa, but a quick search of "Attack of the Clones" brings up about 90 results, 5 of them being legitimate trailers, the rest being pirated versions of the movie. The MPAA is protecting their movies, their investments, by going after software that allows the piracy of these things, and I see nothing wrong with that. If 10% of the $5.50 I paid to see Clones goes towards putting a stop to these people, I am fine with that. I paid them the money, they are free to do whatever they want with it.
OK, so of all the open source software out there the MPAA isnt going after, there is one needle in the hasystack called DeCSS. Sure, there are / were legitimate reasons to use this, to watch DVDs on linux. But it also allowed for easy ripping of DVDs into mpeg, avi, etc. A kazaa search on DVD Rip returned well over 200 results of movies that had been ripped. Therefore DeCSS is harming the movie industry, and again, they have to do whatever is necessary to protect themselves.
So before you go spouting your MPAA is evil bullshit, back it up with examples. Examples of free software that they are trying to squash, that is NOT infringing on them. Thats right, there arent any, because they dont care about that software.
I could go on about how this is no different from the person running the convenience store on the corner taking measures to protect their goods from being stolen, but I must now head over to class.
and whats to say the spider hadn't been exposed to radioactivity just because it was genetically enhanced?
now i may be wrong here, but i do believe that whole "one sponsoerd story a day" thing was posted april 1st....so draw your own conclusions from that.
"Entrapment is where the government plants the seed of a crime in the mind of individual who would not otherwise be criminally inclined," Trodden said. " . . . We don't want that. But if we had somebody who was out there, ready to steal something . . . it's good police work."
nuff said.
read the article and you would have found out that the cat5 cable plugs into the bears 4 paws, and the power and uplink plug into the back of the bear. Power and activity lights are in the eyes.
on a much smaller scale....
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http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php3?date=1999-0
"At the time of writing, the internal hard disk drive is not supported by any PlayStation 2 games in North America and is only sold for use with Linux. In the future, PlayStation 2 games in North America may support the HDD. A HDD with Linux installed cannot be used with these games."
well that just scratched any idea i may have had for buying this kit. I dont know the first thing about linux, but everything else in the kit seemed too good to pass up for 200 bucks...but if im not gonna be able to use the hard drive for future games that take advantage of / require it, i guess ill just have to pass on the kit.
yes, because that would almost make sense. that you can get a ps2 with the ethernet adapter, a 40 gig hard drive, usb keyboard and mouse, vga adapter, and have it running linux. all for 100 bucks cheaper than you can get a PS2 without those things.