It sort of makes me wonder when the innovation of multiplying the actual length of the game by several times came about. You know, like when you get to the end of one of those really hard, old-school platformers and it tells you, "Actually, you need to play the whole game again - except now you have to finish the whole thing without getting hit once, and in this certain amount of time."
Capcom's Ghosts & Goblins sticks out in my mind. "Oh, you beat the next to last boss, but you need item X to reach the last boss. Go through the game again, because it inexplicibly doesn't appear the first time through!"
Firstly, the compiler doesn't spit out C. It spits out machine language, the same thing your assembler spits out.
In this day and age, the compiler is probably smarter than you are. It can be told which processor your executable is targetting and use its instruction set as appropriate. This is particularly important for x86 chips, as there have been a number of SIMD extensions added to the instruction set in the last 15 years.
15 years ago, 3D graphics on a computer was unheard of. Now, they are ubiquitous. Programming 3D graphics is theoretically possible with assembler, but it is a much better idea to use something like C and an API like OpenGL.
XP is a major upgrade in stability... over Windows 95/98/ME that is.
The few times I've ever had Windows XP crash were hardware (CPU overheating) or driver (Creative Labs SBLive with 128MB+ soundfont loaded) related.
There's a few reasons it crashes less:
Different driver system. Software is not allowed to talk directly to hardware any more; it must use drivers.
The OS itself is finally 32-bit code only, as opposed to as 16-bit/32-bit mix.
The NT kernel doesn't rely on DOS's horrid memory management (himem.sys, If you think 95/98/ME doesn't rely on it, try deleting it and watch Windows fail to boot.)
"If the mozilla developers announced some new feature in Firefox version 2.0, and the editorial pointed out that such a feature was already in Opera, would it be biased towards Opera ?"
Except that they never do, other than for certain things (Linux and Firefox to name two). Hence why it's a bias.
Where is the EQ2/EQ/Final Fantasy data? Again, not knocking the guy whatsoever, the undertaking is not something light. Just curious. Is SOE/PlayOnline not playing nice?
Try visiting the site mentioned in the article. EQ2, EQ, and FFXI are all on there.
Crafting needs to be overhauled to allow customization; not only should blacksmiths and such be able to change the appearance of their creations to a degree but they should also be able to affect the bonuses an item gives. The higher the crafter's skill, the more bonuses can be stacked on the item. Jewelcrafting and socketed items are nice, but not good enough.
Given the massive database problems such customization caused Sony in Star Wars Galaxies, I'd be careful what you wish for... you might just get it.
I'm running Windows XP Pro as a Limited User right now. The important thing to remember is that some programs, games in particular, don't like it if you don't change the file (and sometimes, registry) permissions.
Registry permissions can be set using reged32.
Installers are also a problem. Since Windows program like making a mess (i.e. putting DLL files in the system and system32 directories), you usually need to run then as Administrator. The "Run As..." menu item can be used to elevate priviliges for a single program. This appears in context (right-click) menus by default, unless you're in the Control Panel. In that case, hold down shift when right-clicking.
Windows Explorer can be started as a different user, if you set the option to run Explorer Windows in a separate thread. This option needs to be turned on for the user you're changing to, not for the current user. You can find this option in Control Panel (Classic View), Folder Options..., View tab, Launch folder windows in a separate process.
If they were to GPL it, they would STILL hold the exclusive license. GPLing it doesn't give away the ownership, and it doesn't prevent the owner from also licensing it under other terms.
Quoth the GPL v2:
"2. You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions:
a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change.
b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.)"
This is what we call forking, and yes, it is allowed under the GPL v2. Sun won't license it under the GPL for that very reason. See Sun vs. Microsoft, which resulted in.NET.
Simply put, Sony initially laughed at Immersion. Sony had Dual Shock controllers on the US market in 1998. I know, because my Playstation broke down in 1998 and I replaced it with a Playstation Dual Shock. The original suit was over patent 6,275,213. That patent was filed in 2000 and granted in 2001.
In other words, Sony itself had prior art. Who would have thought that the courts would ignore that and let Immersion win... twice?
I was just trying to point out that at least one popular Nintendo sequel will require a controller shell. I doubt special addons will be required for the most popular PS3 games.
I do agree that the Wii will be cheaper than the opposition. It will most likely be the first, and possibly only, next gen system I buy.
why a DVD+R? DVD+R holds ~4.7GBs of data while a commercially produced movie DVD holds almost double. anyone who's made a movie back-up using dvd shrink or other transcoders degrade the video quality. comparing the original DVD with the transcoded version shows a significant difference if you have a quality display.
That's only correct if you assume that the commercially produced movie is using Dual Layer and the DVD+R isn't.
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Here, try this neat ICANN Registrar Complaint form. I can't say whether it's useful or not, but it couldn't hurt to fill it out.
It sort of makes me wonder when the innovation of multiplying the actual length of the game by several times came about. You know, like when you get to the end of one of those really hard, old-school platformers and it tells you, "Actually, you need to play the whole game again - except now you have to finish the whole thing without getting hit once, and in this certain amount of time."
Capcom's Ghosts & Goblins sticks out in my mind. "Oh, you beat the next to last boss, but you need item X to reach the last boss. Go through the game again, because it inexplicibly doesn't appear the first time through!"
Firstly, the compiler doesn't spit out C. It spits out machine language, the same thing your assembler spits out.
In this day and age, the compiler is probably smarter than you are. It can be told which processor your executable is targetting and use its instruction set as appropriate. This is particularly important for x86 chips, as there have been a number of SIMD extensions added to the instruction set in the last 15 years.
15 years ago, 3D graphics on a computer was unheard of. Now, they are ubiquitous. Programming 3D graphics is theoretically possible with assembler, but it is a much better idea to use something like C and an API like OpenGL.
OK, done that? Have you noticed that it says "No State shall make or enforce any law..."
In other words, it doesn't stop any school district from coming up with its own policy. It's also why cities can make ordinances banning cursing.
If by "no proxy" you mean over port 80, your mom's school district needs to learn what a transparent proxy is and how to set one up.
Yes you can. Have you not noticed that consumer connections tend to be asymmetric?
Which is about where this case should end up.
- Microsoft, XBox 360 CPUs
- Nintendo, Wii CPUs
- Sony, PS3 CPUs
In other words, IBM doesn't need to choose sides. It has a monopoly on video game console CPUs in this generation.The few times I've ever had Windows XP crash were hardware (CPU overheating) or driver (Creative Labs SBLive with 128MB+ soundfont loaded) related.
There's a few reasons it crashes less:
Except that they never do, other than for certain things (Linux and Firefox to name two). Hence why it's a bias.
Try visiting the site mentioned in the article. EQ2, EQ, and FFXI are all on there.
Given the massive database problems such customization caused Sony in Star Wars Galaxies, I'd be careful what you wish for... you might just get it.
P.S. That's what Enchanting is for.
My cheap, crappy cable modem does. Or rather, the cable company's cheap, crappy cable modem does.
Registry permissions can be set using reged32.
Installers are also a problem. Since Windows program like making a mess (i.e. putting DLL files in the system and system32 directories), you usually need to run then as Administrator. The "Run As..." menu item can be used to elevate priviliges for a single program. This appears in context (right-click) menus by default, unless you're in the Control Panel. In that case, hold down shift when right-clicking.
Windows Explorer can be started as a different user, if you set the option to run Explorer Windows in a separate thread. This option needs to be turned on for the user you're changing to, not for the current user. You can find this option in Control Panel (Classic View), Folder Options..., View tab, Launch folder windows in a separate process.
Here's a few sources to consult:
I'm sure I missed some things, but other posters will point them out.
If they were to GPL it, they would STILL hold the exclusive license. GPLing it doesn't give away the ownership, and it doesn't prevent the owner from also licensing it under other terms.
Quoth the GPL v2:
"2. You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions:
a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change.
b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.)"
This is what we call forking, and yes, it is allowed under the GPL v2. Sun won't license it under the GPL for that very reason. See Sun vs. Microsoft, which resulted in .NET.
In other words, Sony itself had prior art. Who would have thought that the courts would ignore that and let Immersion win... twice?
What, you know you've thought of it too!
I do agree that the Wii will be cheaper than the opposition. It will most likely be the first, and possibly only, next gen system I buy.
I think I just paraphrased someone from an XBox 360 thread a long time ago.
That's only correct if you assume that the commercially produced movie is using Dual Layer and the DVD+R isn't.
For reference, DVD+R DL is 8.5 GB.
Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches, fired from Smuckers's secret headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
...unless that game requires the controller shell, which may or may not be included with the Wii.
I'd laugh if Gene Roddenberry actually filed a patent for a Warp Drive... but I don't think he was that stupid.
That is, come up with a new implementation that will become more popular than the original.
I take it that your grandmother has never been introduced to Email?