I usually like to drink iced tea with a little bit of sugar added. That way you can control the amount of sugar you intake, and get a little bit of a caffene buzz as well. I also add a hint of lime if available as well...
When I read the story, I immediately thought that having microsoft withdraw windows from s. Korea might be a very good thing for linux games and applications in general. If the s. Korean market moves to alternative platforms, developers such as Blizzard, EA, Activision will have to port their games to them in order to continue selling to the massive gaming market. In addition, application vendors will also see this benefit. So I hope that this isn't just a hollow threat...
Give Ryan "icculus" Gordon a call.. http://www.icculus.org/. He has worked on many ports over the years including America's Army, Medal of Honor, Postal 2, and plenty of others. He gained alot of experience working at Loki back in the day. I'm sure he wouldn't be opposed to helping you out.
When Apple starts affecting my freedom to use my computer the way I want, or otherwise fucking up the user experience, I'll ditch them.
Ever hear of the fable with the ant and the grasshopper? Your statement would make perfect sense if Linux was always around as an alternative. What if everybody thought the way you did? We would have no alternatives to use in case Apple or Microsoft decided to impose their will and their DRM on us. A statement like you made shows that you are shortsighted and selfish. Maybe one day when Apple does fuck up your user experience you will realize the value of free alternatives.... How was this post rate insightful? Are blindfolded monkeys being given mod permissions on slashdot now?? WTF.
My point is that having the LiveCD functionality on the CD takes up extra space. That space could have been used for more programs. If the user wants to try out linux, the OpenCD should direct them (maybe with some links or a prompt) to an established Live CD project like Knoppix or Ubuntu...
What I don't understand is why this CD includes a Live Ubuntu Linux CD instead of just a collection of windows-installable programs. IMHO the greatest use of this CD was to show the public that open source software is usable on any OS including Windows. It was a good tool to use when trying to convince your friends/family of the benefits of open source. They could grab a copy of the CD, install a few programs onto their computer and try them out. That is something most people understand. A LiveCD is a hard concept to explain to people, unless they are pretty computer savy (try explaining booting from a cd to someone who has never installed windows...) Besides, if you wanted to a Ubuntu Live CD, why wouldn't you just use the offical Ubuntu LiveCD?
I understand that the windows programs/installation browser are still on the CD, but why even have the LiveCD on there, just fill that space with more useful windows programs to show the assimilated the way.
I think the guy is trying to find out which player has the best DRM implementation in order to avoid it at all costs. Therefore any other player that he buys will not be the most restrictive...
Maybe Tomboy http://www.beatniksoftware.com/tomboy/ would fit the bill... Its written in mono, so maybe it would be portable to windows, and it serves as a wiki-like note organizer. I'm not sure if it stores its files in html, but it looks like it could.
I took the extra courses that I needed for a CS minor, and it was totally worth it. The classes provided me with a background in programming that is useful for any technical professsion. You learn how to reason more logically and break down problems into easily solvable segments. Aside from the programming knowledge, you also gain an understanding of tools like ssh, vpn and samba that help you work more effectively in a connected office..... and MOST importantly it got my foot in the door. No companies were that interested in my major (they didn't really understand it), but as soon as I mentioned I had a CS minor it was a totally different ballgame. Take the extra classes, you won't regret it!
I love listening to this show on my way to/from work. It covers alot of interesting topics... but I HATE when the hosts go off on a british humor tangent. I don't get any of their jokes!!! I wish they would just stick to what they're good at (talking about linux), and also talk ONE AT A TIME. Otherwise its a good show.
I own Madden 2005, and I have to say that is performs much better than NFL 2k3 ever did. I never played Madden 2003 or 2004 so I can't comment on those, but this years madden hasn't crashed once and is a whole lotta fun.
Then you didn't play it enough. I've had the game crash on me while in the middle of a showdown with my friends. Not a fun experience! And it's happened a few times...
Maybe its because of all of the bad karma Sega got when it turned its back on Gamecube owners. I'm glad this happened to them... Since NFL2k4, they have boycotted the gamecube as a platform. Furthermore, the previous game NFL2k3, shipped with critical bug that caused the game to freeze at random. The worst thing about the whole mess was that Sega wouldn't even admit that there was anything wrong with the game! I enjoyed the 2k* series, but after that I told my self that I would never buy another sega game again.
Furthermore, this behavior is not unique to EA. While it certainly is not a good thing that EA has a monopoly over the NFL license, Sega definitely would do the same if it were in EA's position. Companies will always be looking out to feed their bottom line, that's the way business works. At least EA has released a product that doesn't crash at random.
But the geeky teenager wouldn't be able to search everything quickly 24 hours a day. Also you'd have to deal with him leaving for college, getting a girlfriend, etc..
Cudos to id for continually supporting the linux gaming community. This is one game I will definitely buy, as I have passed up many recent games because of their linux unfriendliness.
After downloading it and watching it, I have to say that Half Life 2 looks VERY impressive. I love all the little details like moving door handles and wood splinters. If this is the way pc gaming is going, count me in. ALSO, the Counter Strike mod on the source engine looks amazing... however it doesn't look like it offers anything new in terms of gameplay. It still should be fun to play for a little while. Good job valve!
The licensee gains the right to utilize the source code, but gives up the right to not share those changes with others. This is a pretty significant thing to give up, don't you think?
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I usually like to drink iced tea with a little bit of sugar added. That way you can control the amount of sugar you intake, and get a little bit of a caffene buzz as well. I also add a hint of lime if available as well...
Damn, I bought my copy of Madden 06 too early... if I had just waited a week I would have saved some money! EA is teh sux0rz!
When I read the story, I immediately thought that having microsoft withdraw windows from s. Korea might be a very good thing for linux games and applications in general. If the s. Korean market moves to alternative platforms, developers such as Blizzard, EA, Activision will have to port their games to them in order to continue selling to the massive gaming market. In addition, application vendors will also see this benefit. So I hope that this isn't just a hollow threat...
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Give Ryan "icculus" Gordon a call.. http://www.icculus.org/. He has worked on many ports over the years including America's Army, Medal of Honor, Postal 2, and plenty of others. He gained alot of experience working at Loki back in the day. I'm sure he wouldn't be opposed to helping you out.
Check out http://wiki.debian.net/?DebConf5Talks for more details about the available videos (some including slides).
When Apple starts affecting my freedom to use my computer the way I want, or otherwise fucking up the user experience, I'll ditch them.
Ever hear of the fable with the ant and the grasshopper? Your statement would make perfect sense if Linux was always around as an alternative. What if everybody thought the way you did? We would have no alternatives to use in case Apple or Microsoft decided to impose their will and their DRM on us. A statement like you made shows that you are shortsighted and selfish. Maybe one day when Apple does fuck up your user experience you will realize the value of free alternatives.... How was this post rate insightful? Are blindfolded monkeys being given mod permissions on slashdot now?? WTF.
Will these AI being be able to kill each other for survival? Will they be able to steal? Or are they only allowed to talk and build?
My point is that having the LiveCD functionality on the CD takes up extra space. That space could have been used for more programs. If the user wants to try out linux, the OpenCD should direct them (maybe with some links or a prompt) to an established Live CD project like Knoppix or Ubuntu...
What I don't understand is why this CD includes a Live Ubuntu Linux CD instead of just a collection of windows-installable programs. IMHO the greatest use of this CD was to show the public that open source software is usable on any OS including Windows. It was a good tool to use when trying to convince your friends/family of the benefits of open source. They could grab a copy of the CD, install a few programs onto their computer and try them out. That is something most people understand. A LiveCD is a hard concept to explain to people, unless they are pretty computer savy (try explaining booting from a cd to someone who has never installed windows...) Besides, if you wanted to a Ubuntu Live CD, why wouldn't you just use the offical Ubuntu LiveCD? I understand that the windows programs/installation browser are still on the CD, but why even have the LiveCD on there, just fill that space with more useful windows programs to show the assimilated the way.
I think the guy is trying to find out which player has the best DRM implementation in order to avoid it at all costs. Therefore any other player that he buys will not be the most restrictive...
Maybe Tomboy http://www.beatniksoftware.com/tomboy/ would fit the bill... Its written in mono, so maybe it would be portable to windows, and it serves as a wiki-like note organizer. I'm not sure if it stores its files in html, but it looks like it could.
I took the extra courses that I needed for a CS minor, and it was totally worth it. The classes provided me with a background in programming that is useful for any technical professsion. You learn how to reason more logically and break down problems into easily solvable segments. Aside from the programming knowledge, you also gain an understanding of tools like ssh, vpn and samba that help you work more effectively in a connected office..... and MOST importantly it got my foot in the door. No companies were that interested in my major (they didn't really understand it), but as soon as I mentioned I had a CS minor it was a totally different ballgame. Take the extra classes, you won't regret it!
I love listening to this show on my way to/from work. It covers alot of interesting topics... but I HATE when the hosts go off on a british humor tangent. I don't get any of their jokes!!! I wish they would just stick to what they're good at (talking about linux), and also talk ONE AT A TIME. Otherwise its a good show.
No wonder the IT industry is having a tough time.
Good point on C, I didn't think of that :)
If you are just going to give it away, why even bother with the whole process of patenting something?
I own Madden 2005, and I have to say that is performs much better than NFL 2k3 ever did. I never played Madden 2003 or 2004 so I can't comment on those, but this years madden hasn't crashed once and is a whole lotta fun.
Then you didn't play it enough. I've had the game crash on me while in the middle of a showdown with my friends. Not a fun experience! And it's happened a few times...
Maybe its because of all of the bad karma Sega got when it turned its back on Gamecube owners. I'm glad this happened to them... Since NFL2k4, they have boycotted the gamecube as a platform. Furthermore, the previous game NFL2k3, shipped with critical bug that caused the game to freeze at random. The worst thing about the whole mess was that Sega wouldn't even admit that there was anything wrong with the game! I enjoyed the 2k* series, but after that I told my self that I would never buy another sega game again.
Furthermore, this behavior is not unique to EA. While it certainly is not a good thing that EA has a monopoly over the NFL license, Sega definitely would do the same if it were in EA's position. Companies will always be looking out to feed their bottom line, that's the way business works. At least EA has released a product that doesn't crash at random.
But the geeky teenager wouldn't be able to search everything quickly 24 hours a day. Also you'd have to deal with him leaving for college, getting a girlfriend, etc..
Cudos to id for continually supporting the linux gaming community. This is one game I will definitely buy, as I have passed up many recent games because of their linux unfriendliness.
Looks good, but does using APT break any of its good looks?
There's a video posted here.
After downloading it and watching it, I have to say that Half Life 2 looks VERY impressive. I love all the little details like moving door handles and wood splinters. If this is the way pc gaming is going, count me in. ALSO, the Counter Strike mod on the source engine looks amazing... however it doesn't look like it offers anything new in terms of gameplay. It still should be fun to play for a little while. Good job valve!
The licensee gains the right to utilize the source code, but gives up the right to not share those changes with others. This is a pretty significant thing to give up, don't you think?