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  1. Another Google, Definitely Not!! on Is Tableau The Next Google? · · Score: 1

    Well seeing how they've already surpassed their bandwidth allocation for this month I don't see them being the next google anytime soon. ;)

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  2. No wonder it's taking so long!! on US Government Keeping Close Eye on Longhorn · · Score: 5, Interesting

    No wonder it's taking MS so long to release Longhorn.

    From the MSNBC article:
    "Several industry analysts have predicted introduction of Longhorn in 2006 or possibly 2007, which is when the antitrust settlement is scheduled to expire."

  3. Re:Atwood's best? Maybe, but maybe not. on Oryx and Crake · · Score: 1

    Are you from the UK?? ;)

    8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Atwood's Best?, July 11, 2003 Reviewer: A reader from Exeter, Devon United Kingdom

    Perhaps not. In terms of her use of language, form, depth of charaterisation etc. the 'The Blind Assassin' is technically Atwood's greatest novel so far. ........

  4. Re:Screw Japanese Cartoons on Miyazaki Region 1 DVDs at Last? · · Score: 1

    I wouldn't worry too much about this idiot. Looking at his previous posts this is his basic reply to everything. Either he is a bot or braindead. Here are his previous post topics:

    Screw Japanese Cartoons

    Screw DVDs

    Screw CNN...

    Screw Region Free DVDs...

    Wow what a bunch of intelligent posts.

  5. Re:Studio Ghibli Bundle Available in US on Miyazaki Region 1 DVDs at Last? · · Score: 2, Informative
    Unfortunately I think that the bundle you have linked is a pirated copy of Studio Ghibli's movies. I think I see the Anime Cartoon Logo on the bottom left of the box. Here is some information on pirating from:
    http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/video/answers.htm l#pirated
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    The vast majority of Studio Ghibli products released in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and other southeast Asian countries are not licensed. These locations are notorious for their lax (or non-existent) enforcement of copyright laws, so be very careful when purchasing any video product manufactured or sold in this area.

    There have also been numerous reports of various Studio Ghibli DVDs manufactured in Hong Kong or Taiwan being sold at stores, online shops, or on Internet auctions. As far as we have been able to determine, these are pirated copies. To our knowledge, only IVL in Hong Kong and Buena Vista Home Entertainment in Taiwan sell authorized or licensed Studio Ghibli videos/DVDs. Visit the Pirate Anime FAQ for more information on spotting bootlegged items.

    The DVD set from an outfit called "Anime Cartoon International" (now known as "Manga International", not to be confused with "Manga Entertainment") is a definite bootleg. The following is from Steven Alpert, the Managing Director at Studio Ghibli International Distribution:

    We have NOT licensed to anyone called Anime Cartoon in Hong Kong, and these sets must be pirated. We have a reputable licensee in Hong Kong who would certainly not be involved in this.

    I will be in touch with our attorneys to see what we can do to get the sales of these on eBay stopped, and I would imagine Disney will want to do the same.

    Thanks and best regards,
    Steve

    To report the sale/auction/distribution of pirated material, contact:

    Joe Woodall
    Corporate Legal Department
    The Walt Disney Company
    Burbank, CA 91521-0662
    joe.woodall@disney.com

  6. Re:Language is still a barrier on Cell Phones and Broadband 'Net Win in S. Korea · · Score: 4, Funny

    Wow what a idiotic and misinformed post. Actually the Korean language is suited just fine for technology. There are 14 consonants and 10 vowels in the language for a total of 24 letters in the language. Compare that with 26 consonants and vowels in the english alphabet and it's not that bad at all.

  7. Re:Nintendo's design model is simple on Miyamoto vs. Everyone Else · · Score: 1

    Umm no. The N64 model was. 1) Take an old 2-D Nintendo franchise or create a new franchise. 2) Innovate the gameplay to work in 3-D 3) Delay the game if necessary to ensure that it's perfect. 4) Release the game to critical acclaim. 5) Watch as other game developers make poor clones of your games. 6) Repeat. The problem with the N64 was that there was little to NO 3rd party support, difficult to develop for and Cartridge based media. But there were many classic games that were released, Super Mario 64, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda: Majoras Mask, GoldenEye 007, Perfect Dark, Smash Brothers, Super Mario Cart, etc come immediately to mind.