Though Gary Gygax did a lot of the setup for the D&D game, it was Dave Arneson that wrote many of the early adventure modules, particularly the B and X series.
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It was striking to realize that none of CNN's panelists came close to the simple truth: media are market-driven, not idea-substance-or-content driven.
Do you think CNN will admit that? The media loves its image of brave reporters going in to find the story that no one else will, but it all boils down to one thing: money. Remember, media (electrronic, dead-tree or otherwise) is a business like any other, out to maximize profit.
More viewers for CNN will mean more money for ads, cable fees, etc. So they'll get the sensational, demographically correct stories to attract them.
As you might infer, I use it to play games. Games are getting to the point where they require Pentium II's. When that happens, I can no longer use the box.
I don't word process either, I write letters with old-fashioned pen and paper.
But computers these days are almost a disposable item. A PC I bought in 1998 is on the verge of obsolescence, only 4 years later. Much new software is made for the processor (233 MHz Pentium) or higher. Any further power needs, and my PC won't be able to handle the software. Either I must upgrade it or replace it. And replacing means an artifially high number sold, IMHO.
Other consumer electronics like TV's and VCR's have a much longer life expectancy.
What matters more is what percentage of the units are still running today.
Sort of like the arcade games of old, they were simple but blazingly addictive. However, this new generation of games has the advantages of portability and not having to shovel quarters into them.
This looks like a lot of fun. Too bad it's only in Japan right now.
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Though Gary Gygax did a lot of the setup for the D&D game, it was Dave Arneson that wrote many of the early adventure modules, particularly the B and X series.
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When I saw the title I thought some of the Slashdot editors posted their pics on this site.
It was striking to realize that none of CNN's panelists came close to the simple truth: media are market-driven, not idea-substance-or-content driven.
Do you think CNN will admit that? The media loves its image of brave reporters going in to find the story that no one else will, but it all boils down to one thing: money. Remember, media (electrronic, dead-tree or otherwise) is a business like any other, out to maximize profit.
More viewers for CNN will mean more money for ads, cable fees, etc. So they'll get the sensational, demographically correct stories to attract them.
I have discovered a truly remarkable proof which this post is too small to contain.
What's the total cost for this project, including materials, permits, insurance, etc.?
Why does everyone have to globalize (thanks, JonKatz!) everything.
And how many actually make it to these places?
Thousands? That's a small percentage.
And the Western hemisphere is where the vast majority of new PC's are sold.
Hmmm, you didn't read my post.
As you might infer, I use it to play games. Games are getting to the point where they require Pentium II's. When that happens, I can no longer use the box.
I don't word process either, I write letters with old-fashioned pen and paper.
But computers these days are almost a disposable item. A PC I bought in 1998 is on the verge of obsolescence, only 4 years later. Much new software is made for the processor (233 MHz Pentium) or higher. Any further power needs, and my PC won't be able to handle the software. Either I must upgrade it or replace it. And replacing means an artifially high number sold, IMHO.
Other consumer electronics like TV's and VCR's have a much longer life expectancy.
What matters more is what percentage of the units are still running today.
In today's business climate, where major corporations can swindle shareholders out of billions of dollars, what's a faraway peasant worth to them?
Yes, corruption is evident, even in geek industries.
Pitfall, though played on the Atari 2600, was created by Activision.
Sort of like the arcade games of old, they were simple but blazingly addictive. However, this new generation of games has the advantages of portability and not having to shovel quarters into them.
This looks like a lot of fun. Too bad it's only in Japan right now.
Basically, 2600 is telling users to say "Shove it!" to GM and buy a Ford. It's almost a form of (negative) advertising.
The one who should be angry is General Motors. They're the ones being told to screw off.
I thought the whole idea of Longhorn was a really good steak.
Fillets With Flair!
...is anybody working on OSGi applications?
No.
But Stallman, the Thomas Paine of the Net, is obviously right in some ways.
I've never heard him called a "Thomas Paine" before, but I have heard him mentioned as another type of "Paine".
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I fart in your general direction!!