Does this mean only 600,000 XP users trust Windows Update?
Well, it's only been available since Friday, so you do the math on vacations (in America), frequency of use, and such.
For whatever reason, though, I never use Windows Update, and I don't know that I've ever patched my Windows XP, outside of SP1. Maybe it's because I really only want to use Windows for gaming and not bother with much else, but I think it's also because, when I get something working, it's sometimes through some steps that elicit black magic from Windows, and I'd like the feature to stay working. The most recent example is the Windows XP VPN service, which for whatever reason will issue me an IP I want, and will work with other users' routers, only occaisionally. Windows allows so little control over its features (compared to Linux and others), and VPN is no exception: A set of wizards, so when it works, yea I'd like it to stay working, and this patch warning that VPN may be affected, is certainly only redoubling my avoidance of Windows Update.
We all know the history of Microsoft and patches, so I'm certain that is a sort of "subconcsious" reaction when I see that awful tooltip in the corner. My Windows patching tendencies are highlighted by my almost religious running and adherence to OS X's Software Update panel (alright, I haven't installed the latest iTunes update;-), and the fact that I'll usually run up2date in RedHat. In defense of OS X, usually their updates add all sorts of neat features, as compared to Windows XP, whose patches are usually the equivalent of them saying "OOPS, MY BAD!"
Kings Quest (mostly IV-VI, but I as well); the Laura Bow Mysteries; Space Quest (I-V); Police Quest (1-3) Jones in the Fast Lane; Sam & Max; Final Fantasy II; Final Fantasy III (FF6 JP); Chrono Cross. These are just some of the games which immersed me and make me smile when I think of them.
Something about the old-style "Sierra/LucasArts" adventure games just seemed perfect for me, especially as a pre-teen/teen.
Sam & Max probably had the most serene, pleasing setting (road trip across the U.S.).
The * Quest series were very immersive: I got drawn into the worlds immediately, and each Quest series (and each particular game) had its own living world which fit perfectly.
The Laura Bow Mysteries were incredible. I loved both settings (1920's Plantation on a foggy night; Museum at night), and the level of interactiveness and critical thinking.
FF2, and especially FF3, were perfect fantasy games for me at the time: I felt that I was in the world, of the world, and could have an appreciable impact on this world (and indeed, if I did nothing, it would be in jeopardy). I actually felt compelled to pursue the missions and objectives, and to prepare for hours for battles.
Chrono Trigger, and even moreso, Chrono Cross, were sublimely beautiful in their expression of the core experiences and fragility of life.
Jones in the Fast Lane was damn fun, and damn funny. If you haven't played it, you should check it out. I would recommend that you play it with someone, as it is most satisfying when you can share the jokes and frustrations with someone.
All of these games (JitFL aside), I would say, were not "fun." They were not pinball, or tetris, or street fighter. They were something else, and their impression on and nostalgia in me reflect that.
I haven't attempted to make frameworks and obj-c bridges and such for Project Builder, but it certainly seems easy from the output I've seen in only the past year. Hell, you can even use Perl to build OS X apps with Project Builder.
Ogg support isn't important in terms of customer demand, that's all I'm saying. Add it, don't add it, almost nobody will care or even notice. I am not saying that standard formats aren't important from a "general benefit to the consumer/public" perspective
You're right; I took it out of context. I actually realized this while I was reading the article, but I took enough time doing research that it must've become absurd in my mind. All I was saying is that open standards help everyone (in general), which is something you obviously agree with.
There is possibility of an "independent" iPod update, which would add OGG support.
This Wired article discusses a version of uClinux which runs Mad (a media player for Linux which is able to play OGG files).
Incidentally, I think understating the importance of open standards when it comes to something as ubiquitous as digital music, is a mistake.
Usenet headers can be completely spoofed, so using a public computer or network is not necessary. Some servers use X-path and other "traceable" paths, but those are far from person-specific, and those servers are in the minority. Heavily-financed lawyers might use the DMCA to force an ISP to divulge connection logs, so maybe you should stick to public computers.
Check out this book titled "Shock and Awe: Achieving Rapid Dominance," published in 1996, about Hitler's Blitzkreig. Sort of an unsettling set of circumstances (as if it weren't already)
Also, check out this article, which compares the rise of Hitler to the current U.S. administration. For example, Hitler used the attack on the Reichstag as an excuse for a pre-emptive strike on Austria.
Politicians, surveys (loophole?) and charities are exempt from using the list.
I was listening to NPR months ago, and they went through the guidelines for what constitutes a "survey" and "charity" call. I got the impression they were very well defined.
yea I didnt really understand the whole "ethical issue" at first til I read more.. I thought they meant that it was a very dangerous procedure!
ethical issues about consent for a cat are ridiculous. You're effectively a parent to a creature which cant make sophisticated choices like this. People get surgery on their kids every day. A good example is surgery to detach conjoined twins from each other. Sometimes its medically unnecessary, and nobody asks the kids (when theyre young that is).
So whats better: "Mr Johnson, we can give your cat a kidney transplant, but we wont be liable if he sues!" or "Mr Johnson, Im sorry.. we have to kill your cat."
Also, evolution works in a similar manner: somehow all beings "know" how to create improvements to their bodies. I guess some people say it's a "trial and error" sort of thing (I don't know much about evolution), but how did the walking stick bug "figure out" that it should look like that to avoid predators? There are other bugs that look so much like plants and other things that its impossible to find them unless they're moving. The komodo dragon grows lethal bacteria in its mouth. It doesn't really grasp this, and probably doesn't even realize it.. so how did its brain/nature figure out it should do this?
DOS emulation in windows has been about the same since win95: very poor. maybe buying out a company will help them better support their own operating systems.. hey, it's always worked for them before
1) nokia will probably not make any games. perhaps they agree with you;-) As far as their APIs for gaming.. that has yet to be seen. You may be right. I have had no problems with their phone software however (using a 3360 and an 8890).
2) the n-gage can offer wireless internet play to any game, if it wants to. If it does this, it really has a chance. I do read, though, that it only uses local bluetooth multiplay! come ON, this is Nokia. Give me nationwide multiplayer or give me nothing.
However, I am concerned about the screen. Its square. If it were 1987 maybe this would be proper competition
ps, dont make fun of people with mental disabilities.
From one of the sites (using the ASCII character set to interpret the "binary" data strip arranged as a circle):
"For those not yet familiar with the decoding, the full message verbatim reads: ?Beware the bearers of FALSE gifts & their BROKEN PROMISES. Much PAIN but still time. BELIEvE. There is GOOD out there. We OPpose DECEPTION. Conduit CLOSING. Acknowledge.?
The author continues:
"Backing up the 'request' idea is the fact that following the 0110 segment, the data strip itself continues for one complete revolution, which seems to be inviting us to use it ourselves for a reply. We would have been able to impress about eighteen letters into this unused strip, saying something like 'Wow. Message received.'"
I like how this interview starts out with what looks like a good understanding of the technology, its place, and AMI's place in it, but once we get to the key question (relating DRM, "trust," and pre-emptive behavior prevention in software), the interviewee completely opts out and suggests we all take a look at the extensive TCPA documentation. Yeah, we could do that, or we could interview a BIOS person. Oh wait..
I also LOVED where he said AMI doesnt' bear responsibility for palladium because it "doesnt exist yet." What a lame cop-out. "Yeah uh, Im gonna make this handcuff ring, but the other side isnt done yet, so you can just kind of wear it like a bracelet. I dunno what it will do!"
I also noticed this guy is from "sales," so naturally he's going to try and sell this to us. "It's not as bad as you think - you guys with your crazy linux stuff will love it! 0wnz0red!" Remember, people dont give away freedoms all at once - they do it piece by piece, being convinced by stuff like this.
I also enjoyed how he referenced Zero Wing. That shows he's really one of us. What a cool guy!
My sister and I have exchanged ~100-200 messages via SMS (voicestream aka t-mobile), as close as 20 feet and as far as 1600 miles, and I haven't experienced a lost message. Additionally, I've exchanged SMS messages with people on other providers (cingular mostly) with no loss.
I send emails via SMS and havent lost any of those either.
I was reading this the other day, and Im hoping the connection will work in reverse. That is, that you can grab video that the tivo has recorded. It'd be pretty easy to include that feature, but it doesn't look to be included.
I remember reading a while ago that the RIAA wanted to target used album stores specifically, and Im SURE thats what this is about (what else could it be, in the United States?) This would be depressing, since the best album stores are the ones that sell used cds as well (read: non-corporation stores). There are so many people buying used cds because cds are too damn expensive!!
The day its illegal to sell/buy used cds, is the day I stop buying cds.
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yea I agree with this. Google is a great tool for those who know of it, and how simply powerful and accurate it is.
Recently, I started using Phoenix's address bar as a "phrase bar," where I enter what I want to see.. like "apache python module," and usually (about 90% of the time), since it automatically grabs the first google search result of "apache python module," I get exactly what I want.
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For whatever reason, though, I never use Windows Update, and I don't know that I've ever patched my Windows XP, outside of SP1. Maybe it's because I really only want to use Windows for gaming and not bother with much else, but I think it's also because, when I get something working, it's sometimes through some steps that elicit black magic from Windows, and I'd like the feature to stay working. The most recent example is the Windows XP VPN service, which for whatever reason will issue me an IP I want, and will work with other users' routers, only occaisionally. Windows allows so little control over its features (compared to Linux and others), and VPN is no exception: A set of wizards, so when it works, yea I'd like it to stay working, and this patch warning that VPN may be affected, is certainly only redoubling my avoidance of Windows Update.
We all know the history of Microsoft and patches, so I'm certain that is a sort of "subconcsious" reaction when I see that awful tooltip in the corner. My Windows patching tendencies are highlighted by my almost religious running and adherence to OS X's Software Update panel (alright, I haven't installed the latest iTunes update
Kings Quest (mostly IV-VI, but I as well); the Laura Bow Mysteries; Space Quest (I-V); Police Quest (1-3) Jones in the Fast Lane; Sam & Max; Final Fantasy II; Final Fantasy III (FF6 JP); Chrono Cross. These are just some of the games which immersed me and make me smile when I think of them.
Something about the old-style "Sierra/LucasArts" adventure games just seemed perfect for me, especially as a pre-teen/teen.
Sam & Max probably had the most serene, pleasing setting (road trip across the U.S.).
The * Quest series were very immersive: I got drawn into the worlds immediately, and each Quest series (and each particular game) had its own living world which fit perfectly.
The Laura Bow Mysteries were incredible. I loved both settings (1920's Plantation on a foggy night; Museum at night), and the level of interactiveness and critical thinking.
FF2, and especially FF3, were perfect fantasy games for me at the time: I felt that I was in the world, of the world, and could have an appreciable impact on this world (and indeed, if I did nothing, it would be in jeopardy). I actually felt compelled to pursue the missions and objectives, and to prepare for hours for battles.
Chrono Trigger, and even moreso, Chrono Cross, were sublimely beautiful in their expression of the core experiences and fragility of life.
Jones in the Fast Lane was damn fun, and damn funny. If you haven't played it, you should check it out. I would recommend that you play it with someone, as it is most satisfying when you can share the jokes and frustrations with someone.
All of these games (JitFL aside), I would say, were not "fun." They were not pinball, or tetris, or street fighter. They were something else, and their impression on and nostalgia in me reflect that.
You can use Java with the Cocoa frameworks too.
:-)
And, more importantly, Ruby!
I haven't attempted to make frameworks and obj-c bridges and such for Project Builder, but it certainly seems easy from the output I've seen in only the past year. Hell, you can even use Perl to build OS X apps with Project Builder.
Ogg support isn't important in terms of customer demand, that's all I'm saying. Add it, don't add it, almost nobody will care or even notice. I am not saying that standard formats aren't important from a "general benefit to the consumer/public" perspective
You're right; I took it out of context. I actually realized this while I was reading the article, but I took enough time doing research that it must've become absurd in my mind. All I was saying is that open standards help everyone (in general), which is something you obviously agree with.
There is possibility of an "independent" iPod update, which would add OGG support. This Wired article discusses a version of uClinux which runs Mad (a media player for Linux which is able to play OGG files).
Incidentally, I think understating the importance of open standards when it comes to something as ubiquitous as digital music, is a mistake.
Usenet headers can be completely spoofed, so using a public computer or network is not necessary. Some servers use X-path and other "traceable" paths, but those are far from person-specific, and those servers are in the minority. Heavily-financed lawyers might use the DMCA to force an ISP to divulge connection logs, so maybe you should stick to public computers.
Check out this book titled "Shock and Awe: Achieving Rapid Dominance," published in 1996, about Hitler's Blitzkreig. Sort of an unsettling set of circumstances (as if it weren't already)
Also, check out this article, which compares the rise of Hitler to the current U.S. administration. For example, Hitler used the attack on the Reichstag as an excuse for a pre-emptive strike on Austria.
Politicians, surveys (loophole?) and charities are exempt from using the list.
I d=883948. I can't check as I dont have RealPlayer, but if you have it, check it out. You can also order a transcript.
I was listening to NPR months ago, and they went through the guidelines for what constitutes a "survey" and "charity" call. I got the impression they were very well defined.
Looking at the NPR site, I think this may be the article: http://discover.npr.org/features/feature.jhtml?wf
it looks like you're right on top of wi-fi and cell phone hotspots! now, how is the list of things to stop and take a look at on your road trip? ;-)
I guess this is modded "funny" because there are no modifiers for "ignorant" or "discriminatory"
if I ever get another story rejected by slashdot, I'll shoot myself
yea I didnt really understand the whole "ethical issue" at first til I read more.. I thought they meant that it was a very dangerous procedure!
ethical issues about consent for a cat are ridiculous. You're effectively a parent to a creature which cant make sophisticated choices like this. People get surgery on their kids every day. A good example is surgery to detach conjoined twins from each other. Sometimes its medically unnecessary, and nobody asks the kids (when theyre young that is).
So whats better: "Mr Johnson, we can give your cat a kidney transplant, but we wont be liable if he sues!" or "Mr Johnson, Im sorry.. we have to kill your cat."
Also, evolution works in a similar manner: somehow all beings "know" how to create improvements to their bodies. I guess some people say it's a "trial and error" sort of thing (I don't know much about evolution), but how did the walking stick bug "figure out" that it should look like that to avoid predators? There are other bugs that look so much like plants and other things that its impossible to find them unless they're moving. The komodo dragon grows lethal bacteria in its mouth. It doesn't really grasp this, and probably doesn't even realize it.. so how did its brain/nature figure out it should do this?
Nature is amazing.
maybe windows will have decent dos emulation now.
DOS emulation in windows has been about the same since win95: very poor. maybe buying out a company will help them better support their own operating systems.. hey, it's always worked for them before
The price is estimated to be around $540. Nokia won't undercut its own phones. A shame.. this is a extremely prohibitive price point.
agh.. the features page just points out bluetooth. thanks liamq
yay! finally something to use iSync for! mm.. download roms..
now, on to Zaurus support for iSync..
1) nokia will probably not make any games. perhaps they agree with you ;-) As far as their APIs for gaming.. that has yet to be seen. You may be right. I have had no problems with their phone software however (using a 3360 and an 8890).
2) the n-gage can offer wireless internet play to any game, if it wants to. If it does this, it really has a chance. I do read, though, that it only uses local bluetooth multiplay! come ON, this is Nokia. Give me nationwide multiplayer or give me nothing.
However, I am concerned about the screen. Its square. If it were 1987 maybe this would be proper competition
ps, dont make fun of people with mental disabilities.
from the hope-it-has-a-better-backlight dept
the gba sp doesnt have a backlight. it has a reflective lcd and a frontlight
From one of the sites (using the ASCII character set to interpret the "binary" data strip arranged as a circle): "For those not yet familiar with the decoding, the full message verbatim reads: ?Beware the bearers of FALSE gifts & their BROKEN PROMISES. Much PAIN but still time. BELIEvE. There is GOOD out there. We OPpose DECEPTION. Conduit CLOSING. Acknowledge.? The author continues: "Backing up the 'request' idea is the fact that following the 0110 segment, the data strip itself continues for one complete revolution, which seems to be inviting us to use it ourselves for a reply. We would have been able to impress about eighteen letters into this unused strip, saying something like 'Wow. Message received.'"
I like how this interview starts out with what looks like a good understanding of the technology, its place, and AMI's place in it, but once we get to the key question (relating DRM, "trust," and pre-emptive behavior prevention in software), the interviewee completely opts out and suggests we all take a look at the extensive TCPA documentation. Yeah, we could do that, or we could interview a BIOS person. Oh wait..
I also LOVED where he said AMI doesnt' bear responsibility for palladium because it "doesnt exist yet." What a lame cop-out. "Yeah uh, Im gonna make this handcuff ring, but the other side isnt done yet, so you can just kind of wear it like a bracelet. I dunno what it will do!"
I also noticed this guy is from "sales," so naturally he's going to try and sell this to us. "It's not as bad as you think - you guys with your crazy linux stuff will love it! 0wnz0red!" Remember, people dont give away freedoms all at once - they do it piece by piece, being convinced by stuff like this.
I also enjoyed how he referenced Zero Wing. That shows he's really one of us. What a cool guy!
My sister and I have exchanged ~100-200 messages via SMS (voicestream aka t-mobile), as close as 20 feet and as far as 1600 miles, and I haven't experienced a lost message. Additionally, I've exchanged SMS messages with people on other providers (cingular mostly) with no loss.
I send emails via SMS and havent lost any of those either.
I was reading this the other day, and Im hoping the connection will work in reverse. That is, that you can grab video that the tivo has recorded. It'd be pretty easy to include that feature, but it doesn't look to be included.
I remember reading a while ago that the RIAA wanted to target used album stores specifically, and Im SURE thats what this is about (what else could it be, in the United States?) This would be depressing, since the best album stores are the ones that sell used cds as well (read: non-corporation stores). There are so many people buying used cds because cds are too damn expensive!!
The day its illegal to sell/buy used cds, is the day I stop buying cds.
yea I agree with this. Google is a great tool for those who know of it, and how simply powerful and accurate it is.
Recently, I started using Phoenix's address bar as a "phrase bar," where I enter what I want to see.. like "apache python module," and usually (about 90% of the time), since it automatically grabs the first google search result of "apache python module," I get exactly what I want.