Capitalism is an economic system that is attempting to insinuate itself into democracy and transform how the country is governed. Period. Capitalism supports the unmitigated accumulation of money. If you insinuate these values into a democratic social system you become a corporate oligarchy. Corporations do not care about people, they care about profits. Period. This is not a system that is good for societies.
Agreed. Obviously a company here in the usa would LOVE to offer up a program like this to sell to the govt, political groups, et al; but can't because of laws which would make it prohibitive, if not too costly. I have to admit my disgust that there are people who would actually consider such a program and its production; its anathema to so many ideals I cherish. These people are obviously bottom feeders. If they DO get a visit from Homeland "security", it will be most likely to purchase or rent the software and hide its use behind "need to know" rules.
True, and its been marketed with very little challenge since the advent of Direct X, Direct Show, etc. Just DX was an easy cap to Linux/Unix along with whining about copyrights and such. Unfortunately though, both Linux and Unix are far superior gaming platforms when supplied with all needed drivers.... they just plain run faster, more efficiently, and without the bloat.
For me its simply choice... an OS that allows me to just install and run any game I want to play. I have to acknowledge that I lay all the blame at Microsoft's feet; they have blocked alternative OSes ruthlessly over the years, but, I still like my games.
Win 8 desktop? So, where will C++ come into the new OS? Don't get me wrong, I am not a programmer, but I am a tad confused. I know the most rudimentary of C++ coding so maybe I"m just whistling dixie in a tube... but does this mean C++ still relevant on the desktop or will there have to be an old Win 95 layering of code?
NOAA is exonerated, but Inhofe now says this is not clearing the charges and instead, will continue to issue charges and slander at the EPA during the now on-going attempts by Republicans to gut the organization. This is almost perfectly mirrored by Gov. Walker's moves to kill worker's abilities to legally negotiate and/or go on strike. Its not what the Government representatives are saying that is important, its what the goals are. For Wisconsin its a move to force employees to accept work contracts and any changes the company may deign to add, without an ability to challenge. For the EPA its the complete neutering of environmental safeguards and monitoring, thus enabling companies to reduce the monies spent to ensure their production has minimal if or no impact on our environment. Both situations are only being pursued by government representatives with the reduction of corporate responsibility and accountability. To finalize this argument I point to the "Prank" call to Walker; wherein you can infer cronyism, and a willfulness to forgo even a semblance of altruism in exchange for a quid pro quo with corporate interests and power.
I have to admit I was disappointed with the second Star Wars, and then a disdain took over as the story lines, dialogue, and elements of the movies were more and more
dumbed down "for" children. For that reason I never even bothered to pirate/download the phantom menace. I'd been insulted enough times. Well done and more entertaining
than the movie you reviewed! Thank you!
Plain and simple... Unix is over 30 yrs old. A rugged, mature, operating system in comparison to the still teenaged Linux. Just the ports system
makes BSD eclipse the nightmare of program installation on a Linux box. Yes, you do have lots of nice sand-boxed apps that can install nicely..
but BSD allows you an easy install everything in the Ports dir. I'll take a battle-scarred Unix any day over Linux.
I have been pondering the lack of coop and multi in the game since buying it, but, I also haven't enjoyed singleplay this much in any other RPG since NWN 1 (which just doesn't hold up in comparison). I do wish I could play this on a social server, but I"m perfectly happy to enjoy the level of writing depth in exchange. Absolutely gorgeous game.
I'm so happy for AA I am going to fly onto my roof and dance nekkid till I get arrested. OH, and for those who may need a chuckle, I present this forum @ Space Fellowship. Arrogance, conceit, mis-understood genius, and more ! Troll heaven abounds ! http://spacefellowship.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10511
Actually Xtian screamers/shouters are a small minority, but unfortunately they get a lot of press and hence are LOUDER. Along with being hypocritical by denouncing "lies", they're still attempting to control the content of all thought and voice... and should be and easily can be, ignored. Their beliefs are not only the source of most of the pain and death around the world but also the source of the most misleading policies coming out of Congress.
Due to economic strait jacketing my video card upgrade was the ATI HD3850 on AGP. Thanks to ATI's refusal to release driver support for FreeBSD or Linux I'm basically stuck with fracking Winderz... I'm sure this makes Microsoft VERY happy. I feel like I'm living in a digital version of Cold War Russia.
I agree with you totally pmarini. Unfortunately this is just the proverbial iceberg tip, with much more still hidden. These are corporations whose activities the last few decades since Reagan have centered on removal of restrictions, merging of interests with national law, and abolition through demonization of unions.
I've been playing it daily for quite a while now and having a ball. The game is true to the original with a few very nice new maps, very fast, very frantic. But, what I am enjoying most is finding people who used to play the original Quake versions online. There's just something special about the early quake community that I've missed in the newer online gmaes. It was a community of friendly, eager to help, and even polite players who would then proceed to nail you over and over with perfect rails. Its a very welcome return IMHO. Thanks Id.
Yes, it can run perfectly on a 'normal' desktop PC. You do need to at least download and install the first official patch and then disable FFShow for Fallout 3 in FFShow's options. Also recommended that you disable the in-game radio on your Pipboy, to stop sound issues. I now run it fullscreen with AA at 4x. 3.2 dual core and ATI HD3850... definitely NOT your upscale gamer but more than adequate.
I totally agree with you on that... Bethesda sat on their hands while the players spent months finding fixes just so we could play a $50 game. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it immensely, but I don't get any feeling of snuggly goodness from that company at all. And then to top it off they jump in bed with Microsoft whose GFWL is the most annoying piece of navigating I've ever seen... I give up. Bethesda should have made the first DLC free as an apology for their mangled product release. Though I want to play the add-on there is no way I'll give them any more money.
Hmmm, I believe that would be the first trial where NO ONE could view the evidence without being then cuffed and charged with viewing child porn. Sheesh, maybe they'll have to get a Eunuch judge and jury?
Silliest arrest I've heard... since the last silly arrest
I truly hope they have stopped and removed the whole module from the package. I've been using AVG faithfully for a long time but I removed it yesterday and installed Avira for a test drive. I cannot, and will not condone such actions on the part of any company, no matter how altruistic their past activities were perceived. More and more the values I remember from the 1990s are being swept away and replaced by bottom-line interests to mollify greedy CEOs.
Look, you can't make ANYTHING perfectly safe, its just impossible. Accept it, and move on. Its a wild, wooly world out there and S**t happens. If you're in the way of it you're going to have a bad day, and there's NO way to stop it except common sense and irrational LUCK. There's no crystal balls for predicting "bad" behavior... the cops are REACTIVE, not Pro-active.
AV software should scan when asked and do nothing else. AVG lost my trust forever, into the dumpster with 'em.
Exactly what I thought. I understand that the software they're using does examine the packets searching for bytes unique to P2P applications (all of them as I understand), and when one is found the IP is extracted and a reset request sent to the destination computer forcing a new handshake/ack. Far as I know this IS illegal, and IS an invasion of privacy. Also, since its most probably being done to packets that cross national boundaries I'd dare to assume its a more than just a federal matter.
I may be redundant or incorrect here, but isn't the interception and reconfiguring of packets by another "entity" illegal? Hasn't this been one of the methods used by Federal agencies to prosecute those involved in system intrusion? I seem to remember the EFF attempting to use this in court filings to attempt to stop Comcast's practices but could be mistaken.
I loved the first Star Wars. I was there opening day; a gram of hash in my mouth and stoned from a gram we shared. But, I remember watching one of the sequels (the Jar-Jar Binks one, and no, I don't know which one or care... read on), and wasn't even SLIGHTLY amused when I was able to predict most of the dialogue before it was uttered. It was dumbed down for children... inane, cutesy, and without a single thread of adult theme or motivation. I felt extremely ripped off when I left the theatre. The series died that day for me.
I presume you're now going to return to your posting over and over with a Peter Lore'ian cackle to assay the fruits of your tiny little piece of bait... and wish to make only one statement. I defend your right to exhibit your well-chosen; erudite, concise, and most (obviously) heartfelt, views in this most hallowed website. In fact, I have to admit I'd go to the wall to defend your right to do so. In fact, because of the care you put into your words, the obvious time you put into searching for just the perfect premises needed to back your conclusion have left me in awe. I am... speechless... unable to even presume to open my mouth and speak since to do so would just be cheap, shallow, and well... to be honest... so far below your golden words. You... my most wonderful Anonymous Coward, are my pinnacle... my Everest... my god. On reflection I only hope you remember my grovelling at your feet as I paw at you endlessly... waiting for your next gem to drop from your marble lips. My god... you make me want to... *drops her head in supplication*... but alas I can't. For you've chosen to hide your face behind the cloak of anonymity... and I raise my fists screaming into the void! DON"T CHEAT ME!!! Don't let our enemies see you as a faceless trolling coward... but instead... as the miracle of genius which you are ! And thank you for allowing me to present these words for you to read... the knowledge that your eyes will peruse this small tome and hopefully realize that you are NOT alone, but in fact have a friend, and maybe... a lover? in this world? I do presume and apologize. But... and I am so happy to say this, I am a student of Letter Forensics. A small yet significant field which has enabled me to see beyond your mere linguistics and... dare I say... into your lovely heart.
I see pain, yet I also see lonliness. But, I also see your arms open wide, waiting for this moment when one such as myself will smash the barriers you've raised to protect yourself from the doubters , the shameful, and the simple-minded. And yes, I see you laying between your sheets... the only breathing your own...the only shadow on the wall your own, and... I cry. Your words were not only a manifesto,but... a cry in the wilderness that is the anarchic human condition. I hug you, and kiss your cheek... I love you.
rsmith you have a very valid point, and one that as a DM for NWN social servers for years I've dealt with inumerable times. It takes a GM/DM who will not tolerate cheating/meta-gaming and can actually put immense amounts of time into talking to players and even more into mediating disputes to make it work, and to gain player respect (the first one they will hate IS the GM/DM). The statement CCP made concerning their implementation is welcome although at the same time an overdue necessity and so the posting's a surprise for this 4 year old game. I know for a fact that DMs, GMs, and their "helpers" are only human and as such capable of incredible feats of selfishness, favoritism, and self indulging mischief. I've seen it in NWN, and have no reason to think that a different game would make a player altruistic in anyway. My character in Eve is designed for RP and has an... umm. "interesting" bio, to say the least and one that prompted a "rep" in help to declare he'd grief me too if he ever saw me ingame too. So... no one's perfect.
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Capitalism is an economic system that is attempting to insinuate itself into democracy and transform how the country is governed. Period. Capitalism supports the unmitigated accumulation of money. If you insinuate these values into a democratic social system you become a corporate oligarchy. Corporations do not care about people, they care about profits. Period. This is not a system that is good for societies.
Agreed. Obviously a company here in the usa would LOVE to offer up a program like this to sell to the govt, political groups, et al; but can't because of laws which would make it prohibitive, if not too costly. I have to admit my disgust that there are people who would actually consider such a program and its production; its anathema to so many ideals I cherish. These people are obviously bottom feeders. If they DO get a visit from Homeland "security", it will be most likely to purchase or rent the software and hide its use behind "need to know" rules.
True, and its been marketed with very little challenge since the advent of Direct X, Direct Show, etc. Just DX was an easy cap to Linux/Unix along with whining about copyrights and such. Unfortunately though, both Linux and Unix are far superior gaming platforms when supplied with all needed drivers.... they just plain run faster, more efficiently, and without the bloat.
For me its simply choice... an OS that allows me to just install and run any game I want to play. I have to acknowledge that I lay all the blame at Microsoft's feet; they have blocked alternative OSes ruthlessly over the years, but, I still like my games.
Win 8 desktop? So, where will C++ come into the new OS? Don't get me wrong, I am not a programmer, but I am a tad confused. I know the most rudimentary of C++ coding so maybe I"m just whistling dixie in a tube... but does this mean C++ still relevant on the desktop or will there have to be an old Win 95 layering of code?
NOAA is exonerated, but Inhofe now says this is not clearing the charges and instead, will continue to issue charges and slander at the EPA during the now on-going attempts by Republicans to gut the organization. This is almost perfectly mirrored by Gov. Walker's moves to kill worker's abilities to legally negotiate and/or go on strike. Its not what the Government representatives are saying that is important, its what the goals are. For Wisconsin its a move to force employees to accept work contracts and any changes the company may deign to add, without an ability to challenge. For the EPA its the complete neutering of environmental safeguards and monitoring, thus enabling companies to reduce the monies spent to ensure their production has minimal if or no impact on our environment. Both situations are only being pursued by government representatives with the reduction of corporate responsibility and accountability. To finalize this argument I point to the "Prank" call to Walker; wherein you can infer cronyism, and a willfulness to forgo even a semblance of altruism in exchange for a quid pro quo with corporate interests and power.
We DON"T need the private sector "enhancing" our security. In fact, that's an oxymoron.
I have to admit I was disappointed with the second Star Wars, and then a disdain took over as the story lines, dialogue, and elements of the movies were more and more dumbed down "for" children. For that reason I never even bothered to pirate/download the phantom menace. I'd been insulted enough times. Well done and more entertaining than the movie you reviewed! Thank you!
Plain and simple... Unix is over 30 yrs old. A rugged, mature, operating system in comparison to the still teenaged Linux. Just the ports system makes BSD eclipse the nightmare of program installation on a Linux box. Yes, you do have lots of nice sand-boxed apps that can install nicely.. but BSD allows you an easy install everything in the Ports dir. I'll take a battle-scarred Unix any day over Linux.
I have been pondering the lack of coop and multi in the game since buying it, but, I also haven't enjoyed singleplay this much in any other RPG since NWN 1 (which just doesn't hold up in comparison). I do wish I could play this on a social server, but I"m perfectly happy to enjoy the level of writing depth in exchange. Absolutely gorgeous game.
I'm so happy for AA I am going to fly onto my roof and dance nekkid till I get arrested. OH, and for those who may need a chuckle, I present this forum @ Space Fellowship. Arrogance, conceit, mis-understood genius, and more ! Troll heaven abounds ! http://spacefellowship.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10511
Actually Xtian screamers/shouters are a small minority, but unfortunately they get a lot of press and hence are LOUDER. Along with being hypocritical by denouncing "lies", they're still attempting to control the content of all thought and voice... and should be and easily can be, ignored. Their beliefs are not only the source of most of the pain and death around the world but also the source of the most misleading policies coming out of Congress.
Due to economic strait jacketing my video card upgrade was the ATI HD3850 on AGP. Thanks to ATI's refusal to release driver support for FreeBSD or Linux I'm basically stuck with fracking Winderz... I'm sure this makes Microsoft VERY happy. I feel like I'm living in a digital version of Cold War Russia.
I agree with you totally pmarini. Unfortunately this is just the proverbial iceberg tip, with much more still hidden. These are corporations whose activities the last few decades since Reagan have centered on removal of restrictions, merging of interests with national law, and abolition through demonization of unions.
I've been playing it daily for quite a while now and having a ball. The game is true to the original with a few very nice new maps, very fast, very frantic. But, what I am enjoying most is finding people who used to play the original Quake versions online. There's just something special about the early quake community that I've missed in the newer online gmaes. It was a community of friendly, eager to help, and even polite players who would then proceed to nail you over and over with perfect rails. Its a very welcome return IMHO. Thanks Id.
OMG, Texas has the bomb.
Yes, it can run perfectly on a 'normal' desktop PC. You do need to at least download and install the first official patch and then disable FFShow for Fallout 3 in FFShow's options. Also recommended that you disable the in-game radio on your Pipboy, to stop sound issues. I now run it fullscreen with AA at 4x. 3.2 dual core and ATI HD3850... definitely NOT your upscale gamer but more than adequate.
I totally agree with you on that... Bethesda sat on their hands while the players spent months finding fixes just so we could play a $50 game. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it immensely, but I don't get any feeling of snuggly goodness from that company at all. And then to top it off they jump in bed with Microsoft whose GFWL is the most annoying piece of navigating I've ever seen... I give up. Bethesda should have made the first DLC free as an apology for their mangled product release. Though I want to play the add-on there is no way I'll give them any more money.
Hmmm, I believe that would be the first trial where NO ONE could view the evidence without being then cuffed and charged with viewing child porn. Sheesh, maybe they'll have to get a Eunuch judge and jury? Silliest arrest I've heard... since the last silly arrest
I truly hope they have stopped and removed the whole module from the package. I've been using AVG faithfully for a long time but I removed it yesterday and installed Avira for a test drive. I cannot, and will not condone such actions on the part of any company, no matter how altruistic their past activities were perceived. More and more the values I remember from the 1990s are being swept away and replaced by bottom-line interests to mollify greedy CEOs. Look, you can't make ANYTHING perfectly safe, its just impossible. Accept it, and move on. Its a wild, wooly world out there and S**t happens. If you're in the way of it you're going to have a bad day, and there's NO way to stop it except common sense and irrational LUCK. There's no crystal balls for predicting "bad" behavior... the cops are REACTIVE, not Pro-active. AV software should scan when asked and do nothing else. AVG lost my trust forever, into the dumpster with 'em.
Exactly what I thought. I understand that the software they're using does examine the packets searching for bytes unique to P2P applications (all of them as I understand), and when one is found the IP is extracted and a reset request sent to the destination computer forcing a new handshake/ack. Far as I know this IS illegal, and IS an invasion of privacy. Also, since its most probably being done to packets that cross national boundaries I'd dare to assume its a more than just a federal matter.
I may be redundant or incorrect here, but isn't the interception and reconfiguring of packets by another "entity" illegal? Hasn't this been one of the methods used by Federal agencies to prosecute those involved in system intrusion? I seem to remember the EFF attempting to use this in court filings to attempt to stop Comcast's practices but could be mistaken.
I loved the first Star Wars. I was there opening day; a gram of hash in my mouth and stoned from a gram we shared. But, I remember watching one of the sequels (the Jar-Jar Binks one, and no, I don't know which one or care... read on), and wasn't even SLIGHTLY amused when I was able to predict most of the dialogue before it was uttered. It was dumbed down for children... inane, cutesy, and without a single thread of adult theme or motivation. I felt extremely ripped off when I left the theatre. The series died that day for me.
I presume you're now going to return to your posting over and over with a Peter Lore'ian cackle to assay the fruits of your tiny little piece of bait... and wish to make only one statement. I defend your right to exhibit your well-chosen; erudite, concise, and most (obviously) heartfelt, views in this most hallowed website. In fact, I have to admit I'd go to the wall to defend your right to do so. In fact, because of the care you put into your words, the obvious time you put into searching for just the perfect premises needed to back your conclusion have left me in awe. I am ... speechless... unable to even presume to open my mouth and speak since to do so would just be cheap, shallow, and well... to be honest... so far below your golden words. You... my most wonderful Anonymous Coward, are my pinnacle... my Everest... my god. On reflection I only hope you remember my grovelling at your feet as I paw at you endlessly... waiting for your next gem to drop from your marble lips. My god... you make me want to... *drops her head in supplication* ... but alas I can't. For you've chosen to hide your face behind the cloak of anonymity... and I raise my fists screaming into the void! DON"T CHEAT ME!!! Don't let our enemies see you as a faceless trolling coward... but instead... as the miracle of genius which you are ! And thank you for allowing me to present these words for you to read... the knowledge that your eyes will peruse this small tome and hopefully realize that you are NOT alone, but in fact have a friend, and maybe... a lover? in this world? I do presume and apologize. But... and I am so happy to say this, I am a student of Letter Forensics. A small yet significant field which has enabled me to see beyond your mere linguistics and ... dare I say... into your lovely heart.
I see pain, yet I also see lonliness. But, I also see your arms open wide, waiting for this moment when one such as myself will smash the barriers you've raised to protect yourself from the doubters , the shameful, and the simple-minded. And yes, I see you laying between your sheets... the only breathing your own...the only shadow on the wall your own, and ... I cry. Your words were not only a manifesto,but... a cry in the wilderness that is the anarchic human condition. I hug you, and kiss your cheek... I love you.
rsmith you have a very valid point, and one that as a DM for NWN social servers for years I've dealt with inumerable times. It takes a GM/DM who will not tolerate cheating/meta-gaming and can actually put immense amounts of time into talking to players and even more into mediating disputes to make it work, and to gain player respect (the first one they will hate IS the GM/DM). The statement CCP made concerning their implementation is welcome although at the same time an overdue necessity and so the posting's a surprise for this 4 year old game. I know for a fact that DMs, GMs, and their "helpers" are only human and as such capable of incredible feats of selfishness, favoritism, and self indulging mischief. I've seen it in NWN, and have no reason to think that a different game would make a player altruistic in anyway. My character in Eve is designed for RP and has an ... umm. "interesting" bio, to say the least and one that prompted a "rep" in help to declare he'd grief me too if he ever saw me ingame too. So... no one's perfect.