It seems like most posters are recommending newer hardware. I personally use a Canon AE-1 Program, which came out about 20 years ago. It's built like a rock, with an all-metal body, and has withstood several tumbles. It has all the essential features to create great pictures that newer models have, but without the cheap plastic body and lenses.
You can get older camera bodies for around a hundred dollars, and often times they have the same (or more!) features that a modern entry-level SLR would have. About the only thing really missing for older models is auto-focus. (Although an auto-focus lens is available for the AE-1. It was the first consumer-level camera to have one!) And if you go with a Nikon body, their lenses are backwards compatible. So, if you decide to upgrade to a body that support auto-focus in the future, you'll be able to use your old lenses.
Why bother with manual focus cameras? Because most entry-level cameras still have clunky auto-focus mechanisms that often result in the wrong objects being in focus. It's crucial when first starting out that users learn how aperature settings affect depth of field and how to use focusing techniques to draw the eye to parts of the picture. Auto-focusing hides this stuff from the usuer, and they never learn how to use it to their advantage. Learning proper photographic techniques is the difference between taking artistic images and snapshots.
Interesting article, but where are the pictures? This is like announcing, "God captured on film! News at eleven!" then just having two anchors describe the footage.
Actually Napster has teamed up with some companies to produce Napster-branded MP3 players. You can readsomedetailshere. I think this was reported on Slashdot recently, too.
There's already been such a study. Cancer and AIDs patients were split into two groups. Both were told they would be prayed for, but only one group actually received "prayer". Initially, the results showed those actually prayed for fared better, but under closer scruiteny, it didn't hold up. You can read about the study in Wired's "Science and Religion" issue (Wired 10.12).
Sorry I don't have a link. Maybe a friend has a copy laying around?
I just got the source (thank you, BitTorrent!) and have noticed that there is a lot of TF2 code included. At least now we know it's still kicking!
Things I've managed to glean from the source:
There will be vehicles, including tanks, trucks, motorcycles, and things called "striders" and "mini striders". Aren't those HL2 enemies?
Current classes: commando, defender, escort, infiltrator, medic, pyro, recon, sapper, sniper, and support.
Looks like you'll be able to issue lots of orders, including building walls, taking out a mortar encampment, and cutting through a door.
Correct. And, as far as anyone can tell, the new MS Dash doesn't scan your harddrive for modifications. So as long as your chip is disabled, you should be fine. Watch the news at Xbox-scene. The people there are closely examining this new dash to see what impact it will have on users.
Here's an idea: don't use Xbox Live. Without Live, you have nothing to worry about. Don't plug your Xbox into the internet and don't click on "Play Live" in any game menus. And if you want to play online, there arealternatives.
If playing online means that much to you, stop being so cheap and buy a modchip!
Isn't this similar to Internet Explorer's AutoComplete feature? Sure, IE's version isn't tied to a customer database, but knowing Amazon's track record, I wouldn't put it pass them to try to collect royalties off it.
Amazon vs. Microsoft. They should put that title bout on pay-per-view!
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I hate to sound like a privacy activist...
What's wrong with being active in protecting your privacy? I notice that you have your Display Email option disabled....
But would it save you from Microsoft Bob?
It seems like most posters are recommending newer hardware. I personally use a Canon AE-1 Program, which came out about 20 years ago. It's built like a rock, with an all-metal body, and has withstood several tumbles. It has all the essential features to create great pictures that newer models have, but without the cheap plastic body and lenses.
You can get older camera bodies for around a hundred dollars, and often times they have the same (or more!) features that a modern entry-level SLR would have. About the only thing really missing for older models is auto-focus. (Although an auto-focus lens is available for the AE-1. It was the first consumer-level camera to have one!) And if you go with a Nikon body, their lenses are backwards compatible. So, if you decide to upgrade to a body that support auto-focus in the future, you'll be able to use your old lenses.
Why bother with manual focus cameras? Because most entry-level cameras still have clunky auto-focus mechanisms that often result in the wrong objects being in focus. It's crucial when first starting out that users learn how aperature settings affect depth of field and how to use focusing techniques to draw the eye to parts of the picture. Auto-focusing hides this stuff from the usuer, and they never learn how to use it to their advantage. Learning proper photographic techniques is the difference between taking artistic images and snapshots.
Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now...
Today is Sunday. USA Today doesn't come out on Sundays. You must be a plant/narc/in cahoots with SCO!
They're already available. Didn't these guys read Michael Crichton's excellent documentary Prey ?
Well, I guess this is a little more humane than castrating them.
Since I don't know what username or password or birthdate they have on file for me...
You don't know your own birthday? I think you have larger problems than just spam...
Interesting article, but where are the pictures? This is like announcing, "God captured on film! News at eleven!" then just having two anchors describe the footage.
"As you go into battle, just remember what the MPAA says: Horrific, deplorable violence is okay, as long as nobody says any naughty words!"
The question that first pops into my mind when people say, "God must exist, how else was the world created?" is "Who created god?"
Actually Napster has teamed up with some companies to produce Napster-branded MP3 players. You can read some details here. I think this was reported on Slashdot recently, too.
There's already been such a study. Cancer and AIDs patients were split into two groups. Both were told they would be prayed for, but only one group actually received "prayer". Initially, the results showed those actually prayed for fared better, but under closer scruiteny, it didn't hold up. You can read about the study in Wired's "Science and Religion" issue (Wired 10.12).
Sorry I don't have a link. Maybe a friend has a copy laying around?
Our pals at ATI. They had access to it for testing their drivers with the D3 engine.
Wow, sounds like what the Xbox has been offering for almost two years now...
Correct. And, as far as anyone can tell, the new MS Dash doesn't scan your harddrive for modifications. So as long as your chip is disabled, you should be fine. Watch the news at Xbox-scene. The people there are closely examining this new dash to see what impact it will have on users.
No. It only fixes the software exploits. Just don't connect to Live with your modchip enabled and you'll be fine.
Here's an idea: don't use Xbox Live. Without Live, you have nothing to worry about. Don't plug your Xbox into the internet and don't click on "Play Live" in any game menus. And if you want to play online, there are alternatives.
If playing online means that much to you, stop being so cheap and buy a modchip!
If you don't want to be bothered by decoding the files yourself, you can download them here.
I think the reason they're not compatible is security or stability related. Nothing to do with the graphics system.
Isn't this similar to Internet Explorer's AutoComplete feature? Sure, IE's version isn't tied to a customer database, but knowing Amazon's track record, I wouldn't put it pass them to try to collect royalties off it.
Amazon vs. Microsoft. They should put that title bout on pay-per-view!
Funny how the reporter kept saying "the government" instead of "the RIAA". But hey, the two are practically interchangable.
Mod this up, please.
Here's a quick bio on the esteemed John Ashcroft for those wanting to brush up on their knowledge of one of the 21st century's greatest leaders.
Don't worry if reading all that detail about his life feels invasive. He's got a dossier on you, too.
- Try creating a 1.5 gig canvas and zig-zag a 300 pixel dithered brush from one corner to the other.
And under what sort of circumstances would you need to edit a 1.5Gb image witha 300px brush?