The problem is if the CAD program is for Architectural design and drafting, it's basically useless in the industry now unless it's BIM (Building Information Modelling). Which means you need a 3D system to create a model so you can extrapolate any data and export it to other 3D systems. ArchiCAD and Revit are the only two packages I would even consider these days, and ArchiCAD has the edge especially for big business and collaboration. Don't even get me started on the new features of version 15. (disclaimer: alpha tester). What I really want to see is those two software packages working on all current operating systems. ArchiCAD is currently Mac and Windows, Revit is Windows only. Screw emulation.
Note: Did not read the article.
With any luck we can get this farcical idea shot down somehow before then... I just wish every day Joe and Jane understood the slippery slope that is censorship. Unfortunately the government lackeys and christian rights groups continue to scream "CHILDREN!!!" and "PEDOPHILIA!!!!" and no real logic ever comes into play.
Oh well, I already have a remote box in Europe anyway... this won't effect me. I just feel bad for the technical illiterate folk who suffer.
I wish it was OPT-IN.
God this is worse then not releasing a decent demo to try before I buy... why would I want to buy a product that stipulates when and where I can play with my friends? An MMORPG is one thing, you expect it to be on the net due to it's thousands of players... a game that has every reason to be LAN playable that can only be played when connected to battle.net? Pass.
Hilarious. I had no idea they were forcing people to buy 3 copies of the game for the different race solo campaigns (read in another post). If that's true, combined with the lack of a LAN feature, everyone I know will DEFINITELY be downloading this game instead of purchasing.
I'm more of the opinion that cameras SHOULD be allowed in. If it's just regular information being discussed then why the need for secrecy?
Unless trade secrets that would ruin a company or real national security topics (none of the oh my god terrorism bullshit either) are under investigation... what has the government or corporation got to hide?
1. When the government found out there was a manuscript being reviewed for publication that contained this confidential crap was out there, they got a list of everyone who had a copy, and paid them a visit.
2. God I hope not. Shows severe stupidity.
I feel bad for all the Americans who value their privacy. Unfortunately this has been the case in Australia for a while now. I remember the story of a Journalist/Author (I think) who was sent a copy of a book that contained a lot of classified information. The Australian police (unsure of division) went to her house, took her computer and smashed it in front of her.
Lovely world we live in. I feel bad for our children.
Could it not possibly be that everyone who is going to buy an ipod has? I don't know about everyone else but IF I bought an ipod I would not upgrade with each new model released.
Fuck. Why can't I play WoW and create a cure for cancer?
Jesus man where's the rule that says to do no evil and save the world you aren't allowed to have fun?
Dude, unless I missed something, Everquest 2 is a computer game... created from nothing.
You're already paying the Sony tax to enjoy something from nothing. This is the exact same thing as releasing an expansion pack for the game, it just takes less time and manpower to implement. I see no harm in them squeezing the evercrack addicts for more cash.
It's a shame that all these dupe posts are getting modded down. It's about time the Slashdot editors actually see what a mess Slashdot has become. They seem to post a dupe every day now.
Please, stop modding those posts down. This duplicate posting must stop.
14 replies so far and over 50% include gratuitous skynet/HAL references... all we need now are some hot grits, soviet russia, natalie portman and the steps to profit!
"Let's call it "Earth injection". (Please put aside jokes about "fucking the Earth".)"
Ok, two things.
1. "Oh my god! You fucked Gaia!"
2. We can't drill into the ocean floor or we may awake Cthulhu from his eternal resting place!!!
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The problem is if the CAD program is for Architectural design and drafting, it's basically useless in the industry now unless it's BIM (Building Information Modelling). Which means you need a 3D system to create a model so you can extrapolate any data and export it to other 3D systems. ArchiCAD and Revit are the only two packages I would even consider these days, and ArchiCAD has the edge especially for big business and collaboration. Don't even get me started on the new features of version 15. (disclaimer: alpha tester). What I really want to see is those two software packages working on all current operating systems. ArchiCAD is currently Mac and Windows, Revit is Windows only. Screw emulation. Note: Did not read the article.
With any luck we can get this farcical idea shot down somehow before then... I just wish every day Joe and Jane understood the slippery slope that is censorship. Unfortunately the government lackeys and christian rights groups continue to scream "CHILDREN!!!" and "PEDOPHILIA!!!!" and no real logic ever comes into play. Oh well, I already have a remote box in Europe anyway... this won't effect me. I just feel bad for the technical illiterate folk who suffer. I wish it was OPT-IN.
God this is worse then not releasing a decent demo to try before I buy... why would I want to buy a product that stipulates when and where I can play with my friends? An MMORPG is one thing, you expect it to be on the net due to it's thousands of players... a game that has every reason to be LAN playable that can only be played when connected to battle.net? Pass.
Hilarious. I had no idea they were forcing people to buy 3 copies of the game for the different race solo campaigns (read in another post). If that's true, combined with the lack of a LAN feature, everyone I know will DEFINITELY be downloading this game instead of purchasing.
I'm more of the opinion that cameras SHOULD be allowed in. If it's just regular information being discussed then why the need for secrecy?
Unless trade secrets that would ruin a company or real national security topics (none of the oh my god terrorism bullshit either) are under investigation... what has the government or corporation got to hide?
Freedom of information people, it is your right.
Come play with D!E on Anlec Destruction. Frequently engage in 100 vs 100 open RVR.
1. When the government found out there was a manuscript being reviewed for publication that contained this confidential crap was out there, they got a list of everyone who had a copy, and paid them a visit. 2. God I hope not. Shows severe stupidity.
I feel bad for all the Americans who value their privacy. Unfortunately this has been the case in Australia for a while now. I remember the story of a Journalist/Author (I think) who was sent a copy of a book that contained a lot of classified information. The Australian police (unsure of division) went to her house, took her computer and smashed it in front of her. Lovely world we live in. I feel bad for our children.
Withdrawing cash from an ATM != a game of luck. Anyone else notice that one little problem?
I thought the whole point of a diving board was in fact to jump off it?
"You remain hopeful." ... you are likely to be eaten by a grue.
Could it not possibly be that everyone who is going to buy an ipod has? I don't know about everyone else but IF I bought an ipod I would not upgrade with each new model released.
Fuck. Why can't I play WoW and create a cure for cancer? Jesus man where's the rule that says to do no evil and save the world you aren't allowed to have fun?
God I love being Australian. It's 9:38am, I'm hard at work, the IT desk is already onto our second beer of the day.
You misspelt Holy Shit. Thanks
every time you use skype to subvert the rule of your oppresive government, god kills a kitten.
"It's sad when someone has to turn to looking up every second word in a thesaurus to sound like they have an intelligent arguement."
It's sad when someone has to turn to looking up every second word in a thesaurus to understand someone trying to engage in arguement.
why is this significant again? Companies offshore all the time. Hell, some companies move their headquarters to different continents.
Dude, unless I missed something, Everquest 2 is a computer game... created from nothing.
You're already paying the Sony tax to enjoy something from nothing. This is the exact same thing as releasing an expansion pack for the game, it just takes less time and manpower to implement. I see no harm in them squeezing the evercrack addicts for more cash.
It's a shame that all these dupe posts are getting modded down. It's about time the Slashdot editors actually see what a mess Slashdot has become. They seem to post a dupe every day now. Please, stop modding those posts down. This duplicate posting must stop.
wait for it...
14 replies so far and over 50% include gratuitous skynet/HAL references... all we need now are some hot grits, soviet russia, natalie portman and the steps to profit!
"Let's call it "Earth injection". (Please put aside jokes about "fucking the Earth".)" Ok, two things. 1. "Oh my god! You fucked Gaia!" 2. We can't drill into the ocean floor or we may awake Cthulhu from his eternal resting place!!!
My eyes! Ze goggles, zey do nothing!
In Soviet America, the system shits on you! ... oh wait...
Sheesh, you need to spend that $19.95 a year on a sense of humour. ;)