I just wonder why people are quickly asserting that nVidia is so horrible for altering their code specifically to get better scores on the benchmark (I do believe it's a deplorable act myself), yet no one has gone to say the same things about ATI. Indeed, ATI didn't do such drastic alterations to their code, but they still admitted to making specific changes to affect benchmark scores. In my book, that puts them with the same blame as nVidia.
So I say that both nVidia and ATI should be ashamed of themselves for such unethical practices.
My basic stance in the subject is: Don't make sampling illegal, but discourage it in favor of more creative efforts from the artist.
It should really be up to the record labels to basically try and promote some effort in the artist to create an unique experience in their songs, by just not accepting every Tom, Dick and Harry who show up with a tape made with snippets of 30 songs with a "whoop" in the middle by said "performers".
Of course, this will never happen, since record labels only look out for the interests of Numero Uno, themselves.
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In my opinion, no other episodes had so many jokes and gags smushed all together.
Homer: And you didn't think I'd make any money. I found a dollar while I was waiting for the bus. Marge: While you were out 'earning' that dollar, you lost forty dollars by not going into work. The plant called and said if you don't come in tomorrow, don't bother coming in Monday. Homer: Woohoo! Four day weekend!
I mean, the majority of people who drink soft drinks like Pepsi (myself included) would probably not pass any physical standards required to go to space... Unless those wheels are also greased by some money. Still, I don't think Pepsi would like to show the world how their contest winner probably died of a heart attack on launch or reentry.
During my introductory Assembly class, we used the Third edition of Kip Irvine's book. It was actually the only required textbook in said class. (the course, named Introduction to Computer Engineering, encompassed both Intel-based Assembly (on the first half of the semester) and introductory C (on the remainder of the term).)
The book was well done with lots of examples, but I didn't quite catch on. Not by fault of the teaching materials, but for the topic. I personally found Intel Assembly pretty confusing.
I corroborated this by taking another class next term, which was based on Motorola 68HC11A8 Assembly, and it was a lot easier to understand.
Just a quick peek into X college student's mind...
Until I figure out what's wrong with LILO and why it isn't showing up on boot, I'll continue using my floppy drive to boot to my Linux drive.
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As a fellow poster noted, El Dorado Gate was to be episodic. Even earlier than such, a game called Siege of Avalon, released for the PC, was I believe one of the first games to be billed as an "episodic adventure", where they released the game in chapters. First chapter is free, any more after that would cost a certain amount, and new chapters could only be downloaded. Right now, the game is on retail stores with a package of all chapters out of the box.
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Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage.
Last I checked, extortion is a crime.
"Look at this!" -Tim points to random switch statement- "That's excellent!"
So I say that both nVidia and ATI should be ashamed of themselves for such unethical practices.
It should really be up to the record labels to basically try and promote some effort in the artist to create an unique experience in their songs, by just not accepting every Tom, Dick and Harry who show up with a tape made with snippets of 30 songs with a "whoop" in the middle by said "performers".
Of course, this will never happen, since record labels only look out for the interests of Numero Uno, themselves.
In my opinion, no other episodes had so many jokes and gags smushed all together.
Homer: And you didn't think I'd make any money. I found a dollar while I was waiting for the bus.
Marge: While you were out 'earning' that dollar, you lost forty dollars by not going into work. The plant called and said if you don't come in tomorrow, don't bother coming in Monday.
Homer: Woohoo! Four day weekend!
I mean, the majority of people who drink soft drinks like Pepsi (myself included) would probably not pass any physical standards required to go to space... Unless those wheels are also greased by some money. Still, I don't think Pepsi would like to show the world how their contest winner probably died of a heart attack on launch or reentry.
The book was well done with lots of examples, but I didn't quite catch on. Not by fault of the teaching materials, but for the topic. I personally found Intel Assembly pretty confusing.
I corroborated this by taking another class next term, which was based on Motorola 68HC11A8 Assembly, and it was a lot easier to understand.
Just a quick peek into X college student's mind...
Yeah, that would rock, until I see an old lady with a cart full of soda cans pass me at full speed on the mall's perimeter road. ~sob~
Until I figure out what's wrong with LILO and why it isn't showing up on boot, I'll continue using my floppy drive to boot to my Linux drive.
As a fellow poster noted, El Dorado Gate was to be episodic. Even earlier than such, a game called Siege of Avalon, released for the PC, was I believe one of the first games to be billed as an "episodic adventure", where they released the game in chapters. First chapter is free, any more after that would cost a certain amount, and new chapters could only be downloaded. Right now, the game is on retail stores with a package of all chapters out of the box.
... might as well keep at it. I was taught never to do things half-way! Psychosis, here I come!