You probably don't remember, but people said the same thing when they introduced the original famicon controller (which has since become a staple of home gaming) and the analog (same).
Hmm that's what I thought. How don't I have compassion though, I'm confused by that one.
I live in New hampshire, I don't personally know anyone affected by the hurricane, but I've already donated blood and money.
What I would really be excited about is some competition for a replacement for the shuttle fleet (before you get started, I understand that lots of hard science has gone on in the shuttle missions) so we can get out from the earths shadow. Get people fascinated in space again.
Yes, the house voted to extend it, but it still has to make it through the senate, which will be an interesting process.
I'm just interested in seeing how quickly the conspiracy theorist start spewing stories about how the U.S. was involved in this because only the detonators went off.
Well, just an assumption, but They would probably just wave you through. It's kind of like the security system in retail stores, most employees don't really care if it goes off, theres not much they can really do if it does. It's just a detterent system to prevent people from swapping passes.
Ya know, it used to be that someone talking to themselves and pretending to type on a random surface was insane. Now they're chatting on a wireless headset and typing with a virtual keyboard.;)
Personally I love OGG, but I had to give up on converting people because no one wants to rip all their music again, or find a decent place to buy (or let's be honest, not buy) it.
The quote in context:
"It's fast," said one developer source of Mac OS X running on Intel's Pentium processors. "Faster than [Mac OS X] on my Dual 2GHz Power Mac G5." In addition to booting Windows XP at blazing speeds, the included version of Mac OS X for Intel takes "as little as 10 seconds" to boot to the Desktop from when the Apple logo first displays on screen.
The hurdle you would have to overcome is protecting the electronics from condensation. If you drop the air temp, moisture in the air converts from it's gaseous state to liquid, which as we know isn't a good thing to have come in contact with the innards of a PC.
Problem with MMO's not charging for the game has to do with exposure. Sure MMO's could provide their client online for free (which some do, ultima online comes to mind), and just charge you subscription, but that would signifigantly reduce the number of exposed to it.
If you've ever heard of the game Neocron, they're initial plan was to have a retail box of the game for like 20 bucks (think of it as a convience fee, don't have to download a huge client) and a free download of the client on the site. When it came time to ship their distributor told them in no uncertain terms that they would not do business with them unless they did not offer the free download. Long story short, they nixed the free download for the first release (they do however offer a free client for neocron2)
Oh, don't get me wrong, I think they're a vast improvement over how things used to be done. but they are very much not perfect. and honestly when you get down to it, a very weird idea.
Throughout history, most societies have built places in which to hold persons accused of criminal acts pending some form of trial. The idea, however, of confining persons after trial, as punishment for their crimes, is relatively new. from ancient times till about the 15th century crimes were dealt with some sort of corporal punishment. from the 16th century onward convicted criminals were remanded to rehabilitation facilities known as workhouses which were much different then the prison systems. Prisons as they are today have only been around about ~200 years.
I do volunteer work with children in the department of social services in MA, and I can tell you from personal experience there are very few instances where these kids, (the ones who have been through the legal system, not all of them are in that scenario) or with their family members who have had legal troubles, come back to society and BAM fit right back in. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating dungeons, torture, or execution like in the times past. But if you stop and think about it for a minute, prison systems are a bloody oddball idea!
As a general rule I think that the idea of prisons as a whole (which mind you are relatively new) are a very odd idea,
"Wait we're going to put a bunch of criminals in the same building right?"
"Yep"
"We're not going to segregate them based on what they did?"
"Nope"
"And when they get out we're hoping that they turn into perfect citizens, after spending the last x number of years surrounded by criminals"\
"Ayup, that's the theory"
I just don't get it, but I imagine that this kid might think twice before trying it again. Can't see it stopping anyone else though.
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You probably don't remember, but people said the same thing when they introduced the original famicon controller (which has since become a staple of home gaming) and the analog (same).
uhh... the Red Cross advertises on tv.... And mabye you just had a shitty doctor, being human they can't all be perfect.
Hmm that's what I thought. How don't I have compassion though, I'm confused by that one. I live in New hampshire, I don't personally know anyone affected by the hurricane, but I've already donated blood and money.
Then by all means post some verifiable facts and teach us all.
If they were responsible at all they would have contacted Lowtax first.
Lowtax was doing it thru paypal so he could send people some free swag out of his own pocket.
What I would really be excited about is some competition for a replacement for the shuttle fleet (before you get started, I understand that lots of hard science has gone on in the shuttle missions) so we can get out from the earths shadow. Get people fascinated in space again.
err, wow the comment was supposed to be ironic contempt, little off base there.
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Yes, the house voted to extend it, but it still has to make it through the senate, which will be an interesting process.
I'm just interested in seeing how quickly the conspiracy theorist start spewing stories about how the U.S. was involved in this because only the detonators went off.
Well, just an assumption, but They would probably just wave you through. It's kind of like the security system in retail stores, most employees don't really care if it goes off, theres not much they can really do if it does. It's just a detterent system to prevent people from swapping passes.
For shame! You completely left out:
In Soviet Russia, consultant listens to you.
In korea only old people listen to consultants
Ya know, it used to be that someone talking to themselves and pretending to type on a random surface was insane. Now they're chatting on a wireless headset and typing with a virtual keyboard. ;)
Aye, the PEBKAC syndrome. A system is only as good as the idiot running it.
Personally I love OGG, but I had to give up on converting people because no one wants to rip all their music again, or find a decent place to buy (or let's be honest, not buy) it.
Not really, the /. quote was a bit misleading. The boxes are capable of running XP as a benchmark essentially and has nothing to do with OS X.
The quote in context: "It's fast," said one developer source of Mac OS X running on Intel's Pentium processors. "Faster than [Mac OS X] on my Dual 2GHz Power Mac G5." In addition to booting Windows XP at blazing speeds, the included version of Mac OS X for Intel takes "as little as 10 seconds" to boot to the Desktop from when the Apple logo first displays on screen.
The hurdle you would have to overcome is protecting the electronics from condensation. If you drop the air temp, moisture in the air converts from it's gaseous state to liquid, which as we know isn't a good thing to have come in contact with the innards of a PC.
Problem with MMO's not charging for the game has to do with exposure. Sure MMO's could provide their client online for free (which some do, ultima online comes to mind), and just charge you subscription, but that would signifigantly reduce the number of exposed to it. If you've ever heard of the game Neocron, they're initial plan was to have a retail box of the game for like 20 bucks (think of it as a convience fee, don't have to download a huge client) and a free download of the client on the site. When it came time to ship their distributor told them in no uncertain terms that they would not do business with them unless they did not offer the free download. Long story short, they nixed the free download for the first release (they do however offer a free client for neocron2)
Competition drives innovation, in the long run this will probably be a good thing for us end users.
Oh, don't get me wrong, I think they're a vast improvement over how things used to be done. but they are very much not perfect. and honestly when you get down to it, a very weird idea.
Throughout history, most societies have built places in which to hold persons accused of criminal acts pending some form of trial. The idea, however, of confining persons after trial, as punishment for their crimes, is relatively new. from ancient times till about the 15th century crimes were dealt with some sort of corporal punishment. from the 16th century onward convicted criminals were remanded to rehabilitation facilities known as workhouses which were much different then the prison systems. Prisons as they are today have only been around about ~200 years.
I do volunteer work with children in the department of social services in MA, and I can tell you from personal experience there are very few instances where these kids, (the ones who have been through the legal system, not all of them are in that scenario) or with their family members who have had legal troubles, come back to society and BAM fit right back in. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating dungeons, torture, or execution like in the times past. But if you stop and think about it for a minute, prison systems are a bloody oddball idea!
As a general rule I think that the idea of prisons as a whole (which mind you are relatively new) are a very odd idea, "Wait we're going to put a bunch of criminals in the same building right?" "Yep" "We're not going to segregate them based on what they did?" "Nope" "And when they get out we're hoping that they turn into perfect citizens, after spending the last x number of years surrounded by criminals"\ "Ayup, that's the theory" I just don't get it, but I imagine that this kid might think twice before trying it again. Can't see it stopping anyone else though.
probably going to get hate for this, but I bloody hated Jurassic Park the book (read prior to the films release) and thought the film was much better.