I have been very lucky really. Out of the 30-40ish consoles/portables I've ever owned (since Intellivision days to 3 DS's, PS3, 2 Xbox360's, Wii), the only real failure has been a Dreamcast that was DOA (RF Output) from Ebay. Even my PSP survived a soaking from a burst water bottle in my bag. N64 Pilotwings is a pain sometimes, but I just use some spray switch cleaner I have. Useful stuff that.
I fucked a 48k Spectrum once trying to find a way of resetting it using a bent paper clip and the I/O expansion socket on the rear (instead of wearing out the socket by pulling the plug out each time) - I was very young - but I don't think that counts?
Christ, I have been lucky haven't I?
These lists never really bring gamers into the shared adoration the authors think they might. Thank god there are regular flamewars to participate in, or I'd never need a new keyboard.
Having said that, I enjoyed Brutal Legend... But it's inclusion? Not sure about that.
I have worked in the electronics (and space qualified electronics) industry for some time, from the component to the system manufacturer level, for some time now. I have seen a lot of progress in the FPGA sector in particular. Silicon now seems to be running 'out of steam', though I don't doubt Intel and the like will continue to squeeze the tech for some time and continue to amaze us. On a personal level I wonder how close I am to my (hypothetical granddads) level when steam was close to its dying days, I don't know. But space really seems to be on an upward curve now. Only yesterday I sent my closest friends links to the Virgin Galactic site as although I have been no fan to date, the pictures I saw yesterday actually made me think that our long promised space age might finally be getting here.
I hope so, we need to get off this rock.
(and nuke it from space, it's the only way....)
And, while I'm feeling vaguely 'insightful';) - The USA (much as I love it) is NOT the rest of the world, who might still have an interest in the story.
Should have used my mod points, instead of feeding the troll.
Memories of my A600 with its 20MB internal drive. Stopped me having to load Monkey Island II off 12 (?) disks. Neat, but probably not worth the money it cost at the time.
The fact we are still able to communicate with a piece of 33 year old technology (I'm only a few years older myself, and possibly not in as good a shape either) further away than any man made object ever launched, and are still getting useful science from it is nothing short of remarkable - matched only Spirits extended mission time so far, IMHO.
And then, sometimes we can't even launch a satellite or two properly..
A good point, as was BadAnalogyGuy's. I suppose the shiver comes from the possibility of how very different the last century could have been were his plans realised at the time. Of course, there are multiple universes to consider too.
It's nicely re-assuring to think we might not be a fluke in a planetary sense, at least not in our 'neighbourhood'. But surely terraforming has to be the realistic way forwards?
Reading TFA sent a very real chill down my spine. Who knows what we are overlooking everyday with all the science and engineering going on in the world? The shocking thing about this whole story is that in retrospect, his idea seems obvious and is scientifically sound, but was ignored. The real point I'm trying to make is how much CAD software and man hours will it take to simulate this - but he did it all without even a pocket calculator.
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Never got the far side full stop. Or period, if you will.
I have been very lucky really. Out of the 30-40ish consoles/portables I've ever owned (since Intellivision days to 3 DS's, PS3, 2 Xbox360's, Wii), the only real failure has been a Dreamcast that was DOA (RF Output) from Ebay. Even my PSP survived a soaking from a burst water bottle in my bag. N64 Pilotwings is a pain sometimes, but I just use some spray switch cleaner I have. Useful stuff that. I fucked a 48k Spectrum once trying to find a way of resetting it using a bent paper clip and the I/O expansion socket on the rear (instead of wearing out the socket by pulling the plug out each time) - I was very young - but I don't think that counts? Christ, I have been lucky haven't I?
These lists never really bring gamers into the shared adoration the authors think they might. Thank god there are regular flamewars to participate in, or I'd never need a new keyboard. Having said that, I enjoyed Brutal Legend... But it's inclusion? Not sure about that.
I have worked in the electronics (and space qualified electronics) industry for some time, from the component to the system manufacturer level, for some time now. I have seen a lot of progress in the FPGA sector in particular. Silicon now seems to be running 'out of steam', though I don't doubt Intel and the like will continue to squeeze the tech for some time and continue to amaze us. On a personal level I wonder how close I am to my (hypothetical granddads) level when steam was close to its dying days, I don't know. But space really seems to be on an upward curve now. Only yesterday I sent my closest friends links to the Virgin Galactic site as although I have been no fan to date, the pictures I saw yesterday actually made me think that our long promised space age might finally be getting here. I hope so, we need to get off this rock. (and nuke it from space, it's the only way....)
Yes, but as I have said above you don't advertise it
Yes, but you don't say it out loud. Personally I think Spotify is worth double the monthly amount. Ooooooops....
The stupidest thing I have heard a CEO say in a long time. Welcome trolls, we'll pay you to shut the fuck up.
Go and get some fresh air instead, you will feel better for it. (hopes Portal 2 coming tomorrow doesn't need PSN)
So far, none of you are funny.
And, while I'm feeling vaguely 'insightful' ;) - The USA (much as I love it) is NOT the rest of the world, who might still have an interest in the story.
Should have used my mod points, instead of feeding the troll.
Because 'online' now applies to many smart (and increasingly not-so) phones?
Memories of my A600 with its 20MB internal drive. Stopped me having to load Monkey Island II off 12 (?) disks. Neat, but probably not worth the money it cost at the time.
CVS?? According to you she doesn't even seem to have heard of antivirus, and you want her to use control versioning?
Agreed. Avatar was, as far as I am concerned, one of the most over rated pieces of shit ever released.
The fact we are still able to communicate with a piece of 33 year old technology (I'm only a few years older myself, and possibly not in as good a shape either) further away than any man made object ever launched, and are still getting useful science from it is nothing short of remarkable - matched only Spirits extended mission time so far, IMHO. And then, sometimes we can't even launch a satellite or two properly..
They've been doing this for years in Medicine. Just ask Henrietta Lacks.
That's people's answer to everything these days.
Me: "I'm constantly tired and irritable. What should I do to help?"
Society: "Get more exercise, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and sleep eight hours a night."
Me: "I constantly have the urge to stab my girlfriend in the face, and I see clowns in the toilet whenever I pee. What should I do?"
Society: "Get more exercise, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and sleep eight hours a night." /me solves all problems evar
Meant to mark Insightful. Accidentally marked troll.
I'll go look this up, thanks.
A good point, as was BadAnalogyGuy's. I suppose the shiver comes from the possibility of how very different the last century could have been were his plans realised at the time. Of course, there are multiple universes to consider too.
It's nicely re-assuring to think we might not be a fluke in a planetary sense, at least not in our 'neighbourhood'. But surely terraforming has to be the realistic way forwards?
Whose designs did he build on?
Reading TFA sent a very real chill down my spine. Who knows what we are overlooking everyday with all the science and engineering going on in the world? The shocking thing about this whole story is that in retrospect, his idea seems obvious and is scientifically sound, but was ignored. The real point I'm trying to make is how much CAD software and man hours will it take to simulate this - but he did it all without even a pocket calculator.
Two words. Factory. Hacienda.
Yep, did that last November, haven't looked back. Just reminded me of why I didn't stay friends with a lot of people in the first place..!
Apparently, "Pharisaical" is on average only used twice in a sample of every 100 million words, which is probably why I had to look it up.