You know, I've found that too. My laptop dual boots Linux, but since I don't have my network interfaces working I don't use it. I just couldn't do what I want with a crippled Linux install. I think that's partly because of how easily Linux integrates with the rest of the world over the Web. Want new software? Just start your package manager and ask for it. That for me, is a big thing. Technically one can do most other things on the Internet using Windows as well, but Windows seems to funnel it all through Web browsers. I think that ultimately any reflexive web user like you or I will find that a computer running any OS just doesn't do what we want without Web access.
There's one part near the beginning where you have to use some bricks to tilt a ramp so you can run up it. I guess that's one example, although it's not something I would say adds much to the gameplay.
On the other hand, an artist is also a consumer. As a consumer, they want cheap and easy access to the work of other artists as much as everyone else. Additionally, although short copyright terms flood the market with classics, those classics can't and don't replace great new art. I love plenty of old stuff, but that doesn't make me uninterested in the hot new thing, whatever that may be this week. And it may turn out to be based on a classic work of art that was freely available to inspire some kid to create the hot new thing.
And that's the problem. It "seems entirely reasonable" to talk of ownership even if that's not exactly what we mean. It's also reasonable to assume from that usage that copyright implies more than a time limited monopoly, and that's where the trouble begins. Best to avoid misleading language, in my opinion.
I thought that too. After setup, it's even less complicated than dialup. I sure don't miss the days of checking to make sure no one was using the phone, then waiting while I dialed in, finally doing whatever it was I had wanted to do (if I still remembered it after all that time), and then logging off only to repeat the process an hour later. You can't beat walking to your computer and doing your internet stuff right away with no hassle.
Hey, that was my thought too. Seeing as how you can't actually do much of anything on a modern operating system without running up against these things I'm a little surprised that he's at a point where he's got code to reuse.
Maybe you should have read his entire post. All he said was that he didn't see how this was more fun than a FPS, not that shooting games are dumb because you're not actually shooting things.
Privateer should run fine in Dosbox if you have a reasonably fast computer. It's great on my laptop which has a 1.7 GHz CPU. You'll have to increase the cycles setting to get good framerates. I find that 15 000 works well. Not doing so is a common mistake. I was so happy when I finally got a fast enough computer and got the game running again.
You're on the right track, but here's the real way to do it: 1. Write DRM software and wait for it to be cracked. 2. Write new version of same software. 3. ??? 4. Profit!
I've got one of those sitting around and never had a drift problem, so they may have fixed that. It was a lot of fun for FPS games since the view would follow my mouse rotation. Very direct. I don't use it anymore since I mostly use my laptop with built-in touchpad, but I liked it a lot when I did have need of a mouse.
Because we all have to be civil. It's how that whole "discussion" thing you may have heard about works. Otherwise you're just going for argument, hence the flamebait moniker.
And also because Linux doesn't come preinstalled on thier computers, along with those of everyone they know. How many old grannies want to be stuck figuring out how to use something that's completely different from what their friends can help them with? I'm not saying Linux is harder to use overall (some things are hard and some are easy), but it's pretty hard for the average person to learn to use any OS, and most people would prefer not to use one that no one they know understands.
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All jokes aside, what in the world does that mean?
Damn rich kids. Who the hell gives a snot nosed little kid a whole bag?
You know, I've found that too. My laptop dual boots Linux, but since I don't have my network interfaces working I don't use it. I just couldn't do what I want with a crippled Linux install. I think that's partly because of how easily Linux integrates with the rest of the world over the Web. Want new software? Just start your package manager and ask for it. That for me, is a big thing. Technically one can do most other things on the Internet using Windows as well, but Windows seems to funnel it all through Web browsers. I think that ultimately any reflexive web user like you or I will find that a computer running any OS just doesn't do what we want without Web access.
No, Mr. Ballmer is the one for throwing chairs.
Oh, you know: standing in gardens and making data centers.
There's one part near the beginning where you have to use some bricks to tilt a ramp so you can run up it. I guess that's one example, although it's not something I would say adds much to the gameplay.
On the other hand, an artist is also a consumer. As a consumer, they want cheap and easy access to the work of other artists as much as everyone else. Additionally, although short copyright terms flood the market with classics, those classics can't and don't replace great new art. I love plenty of old stuff, but that doesn't make me uninterested in the hot new thing, whatever that may be this week. And it may turn out to be based on a classic work of art that was freely available to inspire some kid to create the hot new thing.
And that's the problem. It "seems entirely reasonable" to talk of ownership even if that's not exactly what we mean. It's also reasonable to assume from that usage that copyright implies more than a time limited monopoly, and that's where the trouble begins. Best to avoid misleading language, in my opinion.
Care to back that up? It sounds handy to me, and it's not like providing power through USB isn't included in the specification.
I thought that too. After setup, it's even less complicated than dialup. I sure don't miss the days of checking to make sure no one was using the phone, then waiting while I dialed in, finally doing whatever it was I had wanted to do (if I still remembered it after all that time), and then logging off only to repeat the process an hour later. You can't beat walking to your computer and doing your internet stuff right away with no hassle.
Hey, that was my thought too. Seeing as how you can't actually do much of anything on a modern operating system without running up against these things I'm a little surprised that he's at a point where he's got code to reuse.
Maybe you should have read his entire post. All he said was that he didn't see how this was more fun than a FPS, not that shooting games are dumb because you're not actually shooting things.
Privateer should run fine in Dosbox if you have a reasonably fast computer. It's great on my laptop which has a 1.7 GHz CPU. You'll have to increase the cycles setting to get good framerates. I find that 15 000 works well. Not doing so is a common mistake. I was so happy when I finally got a fast enough computer and got the game running again.
These are the main ones:
Fallout
Quake 1
Privateer
All three Descent games
Commander Keen
All three Thief games
Mechwarrior 2
Tyrian
I hate making lists like this since I always know I've forgotten lots of great games.
You're on the right track, but here's the real way to do it:
1. Write DRM software and wait for it to be cracked.
2. Write new version of same software.
3. ???
4. Profit!
I've got one of those sitting around and never had a drift problem, so they may have fixed that. It was a lot of fun for FPS games since the view would follow my mouse rotation. Very direct. I don't use it anymore since I mostly use my laptop with built-in touchpad, but I liked it a lot when I did have need of a mouse.
Yeah, but now your're irradiating your crotch, right? Or do you hold it at arm's length all the time?
Because we all have to be civil. It's how that whole "discussion" thing you may have heard about works. Otherwise you're just going for argument, hence the flamebait moniker.
Best. Games. Ever. I like The Dark Project best. I didn't much like Thief 3 so much at first, but it grew on me after a while.
Yeah, I thought that was odd too.
You do: it's used internally for a lot of things. Printer drivers, for one, I understand.
Not at all. I don't even have an opinion on the matter. I'm just passionate about not using dictionaries as if they're the last word on any subject.
Ooh, you have dictionaries. Here's the thing: a regular dictionary isn't always a reliable source when you're defining technical terms.
And also because Linux doesn't come preinstalled on thier computers, along with those of everyone they know. How many old grannies want to be stuck figuring out how to use something that's completely different from what their friends can help them with? I'm not saying Linux is harder to use overall (some things are hard and some are easy), but it's pretty hard for the average person to learn to use any OS, and most people would prefer not to use one that no one they know understands.
Oh? Who is your oversea?