Really you can guarantee that all their apps and the settings for those apps will be properly backed up? I have seen nothing that can do this other than Ghost.
Just not legally.
Of course, noone in the linux community give a ripe fuck about whether or not the code they run is legal.
You got modded flamebait but you raise a valid point, Linux previously did try and adhere to legality whenever possible. There was the whole not including a mp3 codec debacle.
I have proposed a Black Hat Linux, it will come with a windows installer on the same DVD and a bunch of closed source apps.
Unfortunatly I also believe in the Linux movement, the idea of freeing all software may be forwarded more rapidly by creating free alternatives and having them widely adopted to the extent that no one will WAMT to pay for software, (as opposed to everyone agreeing to steal it and driving the closed source companies out of business). Either way would accomplish the same purpose.
You seriously don't have this down there? In toronto these things are quite popular with inner city kids who I feel have much more in common with American kids, I.E. directionless anger, poverty.
But perhaps that is just wishful thinking, anyway the LAN place is not a comeback of the arcade, the experience is very diffrent.
It's an older crowd and the privacy of using a computer carries a pretty strange feeling, though when big games get going it get's lous and fun.
Um you assume it runs 8 hours a day? You obviously haven't been to a lan place people constantly cut class and sleep to attend. Also there is lots of money to be made through selling drinks games and hardware.
I think you'll find that it is easily possible, also they have some of the most lucrative deals in the marketplace, $1200 U.S. buys a hell of a system (even retail) Alienware's increadible markup's won't really apply to a company that isn't stupid enough to pay them, an arrangement will be reached. Also top of the line hardware can run for about 4-5 years before needing updates, basically the stuff just needs to run CS:S and Blizzard games.
I have an athlon 2600+ which was a great purchase.
We all know that more cpu power isn't really needed right now. Because of this the idea of buying a new system to upgrade a graphics board seems silly, I have a 9000 pro which still runs everything quite well but could use an upgrade.
So my options are to spend $300 cnd on a 9800 pro or 6800? Not the greatest options.
I have the money but I'd rather not, plus if I'm going to buy such a high end card it really sucks I won't be able to put it into my next system.
Most people are probably looking at the 939 platform as their next upgrade.
As far as CPU's go, dual core is hitting in about a year. That's a significant upgrade, coupled with 64bit.
So I mainly need a card to ease my current system out but which will have linux compatibility once it becomes my server, for that Nvidia is the best and a high end card won't do.
Basically for anyone who wants to put another card in their computer this is the way to go. This is the perfect card and the fact that it was pciE only really really sucked.
On the other hand both ATI and Nvidia should be looking at a new product cycle in febuary-april so you might want to hold out. But I get the feeling it'll be a 5800-5900 9800 pro to xt type cycle not a 8500 to 9700 type cycle.
Partially due to no new technology like AA or DX9 coming out in the near future.
The 8 pixel pipelines kinda hurts whereas the 6800 can have all 16 unlocked but that doesn't make these cards any less powerful and there should be plenty of power here till a pciE upgrade is required.
See the Increadibles, and heck finding Nemo? That movie ruled too.
They are making children's films that young/adults are willing to watch they are a gold mine. They haven't been cutting corners and it shows, the first movie will be rough because they'll have to bankroll it or they could sign on with another big publishing company. See the increadibles, it's awsome.
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Actually that sounded like a point FOR this, Hmmm bring it on!
Really you can guarantee that all their apps and the settings for those apps will be properly backed up? I have seen nothing that can do this other than Ghost.
Day two you learn it's impossible to get joe shmoe user to back up his stuff intelligently.
Yes but it doesn't take advantage of it, in fact I think it's disabled all the time unless you have a game broadcasting a server or joining one.
Just not legally. Of course, noone in the linux community give a ripe fuck about whether or not the code they run is legal.
You got modded flamebait but you raise a valid point, Linux previously did try and adhere to legality whenever possible. There was the whole not including a mp3 codec debacle.
I have proposed a Black Hat Linux, it will come with a windows installer on the same DVD and a bunch of closed source apps.
Unfortunatly I also believe in the Linux movement, the idea of freeing all software may be forwarded more rapidly by creating free alternatives and having them widely adopted to the extent that no one will WAMT to pay for software, (as opposed to everyone agreeing to steal it and driving the closed source companies out of business). Either way would accomplish the same purpose.
And beating your wives?
Sorry low blow...
Hockey FOREVER! GO CANADA!
In windows the app you talk about is indeed eligant, however it's about 120 megs. I can't see linux packaging something like that lightly.
Actually Asia does aknowledge the patents, they just don't adhere to them or enforce them.
Products from Asia are usually legally liscenced for distribution in the states.
Aware of girls but didn't have one for 8 years? Ouch!
Course I'd trade all my pre 16 relationships for some electronics knowledge.
You seriously don't have this down there? In toronto these things are quite popular with inner city kids who I feel have much more in common with American kids, I.E. directionless anger, poverty.
But perhaps that is just wishful thinking, anyway the LAN place is not a comeback of the arcade, the experience is very diffrent.
It's an older crowd and the privacy of using a computer carries a pretty strange feeling, though when big games get going it get's lous and fun.
Actually it's cheaper to get liscenses for a webcafe. Much like it's cheaper to get site liscences of big software, do your homework.
Um you assume it runs 8 hours a day? You obviously haven't been to a lan place people constantly cut class and sleep to attend. Also there is lots of money to be made through selling drinks games and hardware.
I think you'll find that it is easily possible, also they have some of the most lucrative deals in the marketplace, $1200 U.S. buys a hell of a system (even retail) Alienware's increadible markup's won't really apply to a company that isn't stupid enough to pay them, an arrangement will be reached. Also top of the line hardware can run for about 4-5 years before needing updates, basically the stuff just needs to run CS:S and Blizzard games.
I am never EVER going to have this discussion with my mom/littlesister/grandmother/father. It just wouldn't work.
Linux ADVOCATES don't trust the system how is anyone else supposed to?
No Linux doesn't ship with everything you need just like windows, perhaps an automatic compiler and package downloader?
Since redhat died Debian is getting to "mainstream" for slashdot users. Expect tonnes of Debian bashing.
I ran Redhat for a month now I run debian and it's EASY.
Therefore clearly debian must die... New users, shudder.
They should cast that darth vader guy. Man he really brings a suit to life.
The winner is POCKET PC it has emulators for all those games, cept ff7... stupid 3d. But it can be a beast gaming rig :P
That's what the threat of thermonuclear holocaust is for.
Silly....
Um he said inferior.
Most people don't understand that iTMS is an excellent way of organizing your mp3's no matter what your platform! Seriously check it out!
They deserved to be fired. The Nomad 1 had a 6 gig HD (soon to compete with flash) a 4 hour battery life with no charger.
:P
UI was terrible, software was crap. 3x the weight of my nomad 3 with the a larger footprint.
I own a Nomad 3 I'm happy with it. 20 gigs is sufficient that if I ever feel I have to change songs too much I'll know I'm lazy
Where can I get a version of system shock that works on winxp? Couldn't get sound to work with a creative compatible onboard sound chip.
Ironically this is exactly how CS players felt about HL :P
Um $178 American, $135 is the 6600 vanilla.
I have an athlon 2600+ which was a great purchase.
We all know that more cpu power isn't really needed right now. Because of this the idea of buying a new system to upgrade a graphics board seems silly, I have a 9000 pro which still runs everything quite well but could use an upgrade.
So my options are to spend $300 cnd on a 9800 pro or 6800? Not the greatest options.
I have the money but I'd rather not, plus if I'm going to buy such a high end card it really sucks I won't be able to put it into my next system.
Most people are probably looking at the 939 platform as their next upgrade.
As far as CPU's go, dual core is hitting in about a year. That's a significant upgrade, coupled with 64bit.
So I mainly need a card to ease my current system out but which will have linux compatibility once it becomes my server, for that Nvidia is the best and a high end card won't do.
Basically for anyone who wants to put another card in their computer this is the way to go. This is the perfect card and the fact that it was pciE only really really sucked.
On the other hand both ATI and Nvidia should be looking at a new product cycle in febuary-april so you might want to hold out. But I get the feeling it'll be a 5800-5900 9800 pro to xt type cycle not a 8500 to 9700 type cycle.
Partially due to no new technology like AA or DX9 coming out in the near future.
The 8 pixel pipelines kinda hurts whereas the 6800 can have all 16 unlocked but that doesn't make these cards any less powerful and there should be plenty of power here till a pciE upgrade is required.
Mirage could have used one more step in that direction :(
See the Increadibles, and heck finding Nemo? That movie ruled too.
They are making children's films that young/adults are willing to watch they are a gold mine. They haven't been cutting corners and it shows, the first movie will be rough because they'll have to bankroll it or they could sign on with another big publishing company. See the increadibles, it's awsome.