I think this could definitely be used as an aid in teaching music. It's probably not going to replace music lessons but for developing rhythm and synching your mind and hands together it could work well.
Of course, if you wanted a way to teach music developing the software might not be that hard. Assuming we want a system that teaches how to play a wide range of instruments, we'll let the user supply the instrument. Then provide a good mic that can be wired up to receive the sounds you're producing. On screen you can be shown notes and fingering positions and then the software can determine if you've produced the correct note or if you're too sharp or too flat. Clearly a possibility but perhaps a somewhat limited market...
But if I have unlimited time, what are you saying I have time with? I'm not seeing the difference here. They give me download and upload speeds at X and Y. If I have unlimited time [and obviously no control over the speed I am getting], then my bandwidth for the month would be, at worst, 30 * 24 * 60 * 60 * speed per second. So isn't it their fault for setting the speed at a level where they can't provide me with that unlimited time that you are alluding to?
You can't figure out why a company would rather release a product that can generate revenue rather than spend money on upgrading support? Uh, because they want to make money.
[And yes, I know that offering better customer support and improving the overall quality of your product line will increase joy-joy feelings within your customers and get you a better reputation and lead to more customers and thus more profit in the long run BUT all of that works in theory. Customers buy what is on the store shelves. Money spent on making the customer happy is better spent on advertising and getting favorable reviews of products.]
I do not have to count those types of titles. The original discussion was about EBGames and the like. Therefore I am limiting my scope of games released to the types of games that sell at these types of stores.
I disagree. Do some research and you'll see that online retailers have a similar sales percentage in PC vs. console - space obviously isn't an issue here. There are a hell of a lot more console games released than PC games.
I think it's safe to assume that if PC games were selling at a rate close to console games, the PC games would be featured much more prominently. PC games sections have been relegated to the back because their sales are so much lower.
I mean really, if PC games sold at a level near console games, do you think they'd be off in the corner, far out of sight?
You sad little simpleton,
Look here: when I said "You said that Phantasy Star Online was the only game that made use of the broadband adapter, ignoring the Warp Pipe project." that last bit about the Warp Pipe project was referring to the fact that you were ignoring the Warp Pipe project for your summary of what games made use of the broadband adapter. This is quite obvious and cannot be taken any other way since I begin that statement very specifically by saying, "You said." Next up...
Your original post made it sound like you believed that the only way Mario Kart could be played on a network was through the use of the Warp Pipe project. There was no clear implication that you understood that Mario Kart could be played on a LAN with the broadband adapter. I think the person who replied to you was just trying to get that information out there - which it seemed you did not have. Your reply, rather than saying something like, "Yes, I know. I was implying that PSO was the only game playable through the Internet, without aid of the Warp Pipe project." you had to get rude.
Your insults of me don't really bother me. I know how educated I am and don't need to prove myself to someone on Slashdot. You say that with proper reading comprehension, it is possible to derive from this "The Gamecube has a total of 1 series that works with the broadband adapter (Phantasy Star Online)." 'that you meant works with the broadband adapter through the Internet.' This is just wrong. Don't try to tell me that everything one needs to derive that idea is already in that statement. It is not.
Do what you want "to me." I'm not intimidated by someone like you at all.
Actually, you're wrong. I can legitimately tell people not to respond to me. It appears you are dumb so I'll try to go slow.
Now, let's take a look at the definition of "legitimately" [from dictionary.com]
adj.
Being in compliance with the law; lawful: a legitimate business.
Being in accordance with established or accepted patterns and standards: legitimate advertising practices.
Based on logical reasoning; reasonable: a legitimate solution to the problem.
Authentic; genuine: a legitimate complaint.
Born of legally married parents: legitimate issue.
Of, relating to, or ruling by hereditary right: a legitimate monarch.
Of or relating to drama of high professional quality that excludes burlesque, vaudeville, and some forms of musical comedy: the legitimate theater.
Since you're a Slashbot and Slashbots love to shift their argument, we will assume that you meant any one of the definitions and prove that, in any case, I can legitimately tell people not to respond to me.
First off - being in compliance with the law. Am I in compliance with the law by telling people not to respond to me? Yes, we've already covered free speech here. You would be correct if you said it was not a legitimate statement to say, "If you respond to me, you will be jailed." because I have no legal authority to back up such a statement. Since my signature contains no threat of what will happen if you ignore its command, I am completely within the realm of law. I can tell people to do X,Y, and Z, where those are all foolish demands but if I do not offer a condition for violating my demands, I am not making an illegitimate statement. Moving on to the next definition...
Being in compliance with accepted standards? Well, I suppose my signature is a bit rude, unless of course it is meant tongue-in-cheek, but let's assume it isn't. So my signature is rude. Is rudeness not an accepted standard on Slashdot? I think so. So if rudeness is an accepted standard and I am being rude with my signature, then my signature is still a legitimate statement.
Logical reasoning? Reasonable? Well, it's based on the idea that liberals don't have anything I want to read so I tell them not to respond ahead of time. That seems fairly reasonable to me. Merely saying such a statement doesn't prevent anyone from replying who wants to, so not only am I being reasonable, I'm being quite forgiving! Next!
Authentic? Yes, my signature is authentic. I did not take it from anyone and it is rooted in belief. Nothing here to show your claim correct!
Born of legally married parents? Yup, I am. That's why I'm smart and you're not! Of course, my signature isn't born from legally married parents but that's a little silly. If you meant it in that sense, you're quite sad.
The monarchy issue? Well, since it's not a law but merely a statement this is a non-issue. Laws have repurcussions for violators of them. In any statement of law, these repurcussions are noted. I do not note any repurcussions for violating my demand so my signature is not a law. Therefore, the genetics of my signature do not come into play here.
Of or relating to high drama? Well, if you meant it this way, you have gone off the deep end. Of course my signature is high drama! Look at how many people get their anime panties in a bunch over it! [Not just you, let me tell you.]
In conclusion, I am so much smarter than you it is not even funny. Go back to being a sad and pathetic little individual who doesn't know the meaning of words. I win!
Most major places (i.e. chains) that develop photos now have photos on CD as a standard service - for 35mm film. Your statement about the CDs they offer along with the digital prints is correct but not exclusive to these cheap cameras. Again, most places offer that service on 35mm film.
You said that Phantasy Star Online was the only game that made use of the broadband adapter, ignoring the Warp Pipe project. This is incorrect. Mario Kart also makes use of the broadband adapter for LAN play, without use of the Warp Pipe project. You see, you didn't say Phantasy Star Online was the only game to use the broadband adapter for Internet play. You said it was the only game to use the broadband adapter, end of statement. So, you were incorrect. The person who responded to you was correct. Your rudeness looks all the more silly when you are so obviously incorrect.
Okay, so it means nothing at all in terms of stabalizing Iraq? Again, I disagree. Many Iraqis have been heistant to help the coalition forces because they feared Saddam would one day come back. Iraq isn't Beverly Hills now that Saddam Hussein has been captured - but there's a positive influence - so the capture does not mean "nothing at all."
You know what - all of the people you allude to who hate Bush for what happened in the 2000 election are sad, little sheep. I did not vote for Bush in 2000 but once the election was decided, got behind the new commander in chief. There's no reason for people to harbor animosity towards Bush, especially after all this country has been through since the election. I think that the real problem is the mindset of people who hate the President all this time later. I don't think that the country is helped by electing a person who will cater to this mindset where if your guy loses an election, you become a nay-sayer on all issues.
It is much easier to criticize than it is to actually provide solutions. It seems to me that the Democrats have decided to be permanent nay-sayers. I believe the people who hate Bush are on the far left and that the majority of Americans are mature enough that they've moved on past the 2000 election. Perhaps the media distorts how Bush is perceived because these ultra-left liberals are very entertaining to put on TV. But polls of Bush's approval rating have been quite high - less so in recent months - but the country was united after September 11th.
Actually, most agree that given where Hussein was located - it is unlikely that he was coordinating attacks. However, your assertion that arresting Saddam means nothing at all just because resistance will remain in place is just plain stupid.
If you commit a murder but then tell me that you won't commit anymore, would your arrest mean nothing at all? I think it might mean something to the family of the victim of your crime. Honestly, the arrest means nothing at all? I can't believe someone would even suggest that. Nothing at all??? Sure, it might not mean the peace is immediatly won in Iraq but it sure as hell means a little more than "nothing."
No, it's just you. Your tinfoil hat is slightly askew though.
You don't think the U.S. military did DNA testing? Furthermore, don't you think the U.S. is going to open up these DNA tests so that others around the world, specifically the Iraqis, know the truth?
The schools that are currently open in Afghanistan are now open to women. I have not forgotten Afghanistan and I actually see information on it reported in the mainstream press quite often.
I don't really want to argue any of the other statements you are making. Here is why: your whole tone is rude and argumentative. Rather than using evidence to support your argument, you call people naive. You use sarcastic tones like "Oh look, they don't exist." It's just a very childish way to go about making a point. I know that you'll completely ignore this comment and continue to behave as you will but it would be better for your viewpoint if you learned to be a bit more tactful in your comments. You're not helping your cause.
[And there's no need to comment on my.sig. It's humor. In fact, there's probably really no need for you to reply at all. If you reply in the manner in which I expect you to, I won't reply. I look for polite conversation and debate - not sarcasm and insults. Have a good day.]
Actually, you obviously don't know anything about hate crime legislation in the United States. I can say whatever I want concerning my dislike for a particular group. What hate crime legislation is used for is if I commit a crime against a group of people, the penalty can be more strict. You actually think United States citizens can't write, say or do anything that discriminates against another person? Again, have you seen the Ku Klux Klan organize and have marches? I know that they have had marches and have had rallies so obviously people are allowed to discriminate against others. Might want to get your facts straight before you bring up this type of nonsense.
Again, you've missed the point of the bill of rights. The bill of rights protects United States citizens. It gives us the freedom of speech. Deporting a foreigner from our country is a violation of whose freedom of speech? Maher Arar had no freedom of speech in this country. You can argue that international law states that he should have been sent back to Canada BUT that again has nothing to do with the free speech issue, so I see no point in you bringing it up.
Give me an example of policies and procedures that are "very, very close to pre-WWII Italy and Germany." I'll give you a little bit to think about - socialized medicine is very, very close to the healthcare system of the Soviet Union. Does that mean I go around and say that any country with a socialized health care institution in place is very close to being the Soviet Union?
The flag waving line was tired and stale. I'll discuss whatever you want with you but the minute you try to attack me personally for loving my country (and you certainly don't know enough about me to make a statement concerning whether I am a blind patriot or whether I see problems with the way the government is functioning), I will say goodbye to this conversation. Make another comment like that and I'll wash my hands of you. Give me some concrete examples of what policies and procedures you're talking about here.
Finally, since I was talking about freedom of speech for United States citizens, you still have to clarify how prisoners of war being held in Guantanimo have been deprived of their rights? They come from countries where they have no rights. They're not U.S. citizens so we have no obligation to give them freedom of speech - but you still bring them up, why?
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I didn't see any screenshots of the game itself in any of the linked pages. Can you provide a link?
Of course, if you wanted a way to teach music developing the software might not be that hard. Assuming we want a system that teaches how to play a wide range of instruments, we'll let the user supply the instrument. Then provide a good mic that can be wired up to receive the sounds you're producing. On screen you can be shown notes and fingering positions and then the software can determine if you've produced the correct note or if you're too sharp or too flat. Clearly a possibility but perhaps a somewhat limited market...
But if I have unlimited time, what are you saying I have time with? I'm not seeing the difference here. They give me download and upload speeds at X and Y. If I have unlimited time [and obviously no control over the speed I am getting], then my bandwidth for the month would be, at worst, 30 * 24 * 60 * 60 * speed per second. So isn't it their fault for setting the speed at a level where they can't provide me with that unlimited time that you are alluding to?
[And yes, I know that offering better customer support and improving the overall quality of your product line will increase joy-joy feelings within your customers and get you a better reputation and lead to more customers and thus more profit in the long run BUT all of that works in theory. Customers buy what is on the store shelves. Money spent on making the customer happy is better spent on advertising and getting favorable reviews of products.]
I do not have to count those types of titles. The original discussion was about EBGames and the like. Therefore I am limiting my scope of games released to the types of games that sell at these types of stores.
I disagree. Do some research and you'll see that online retailers have a similar sales percentage in PC vs. console - space obviously isn't an issue here. There are a hell of a lot more console games released than PC games.
I have 94 freaks. :P
I mean really, if PC games sold at a level near console games, do you think they'd be off in the corner, far out of sight?
Look here: when I said "You said that Phantasy Star Online was the only game that made use of the broadband adapter, ignoring the Warp Pipe project." that last bit about the Warp Pipe project was referring to the fact that you were ignoring the Warp Pipe project for your summary of what games made use of the broadband adapter. This is quite obvious and cannot be taken any other way since I begin that statement very specifically by saying, "You said." Next up...
Your original post made it sound like you believed that the only way Mario Kart could be played on a network was through the use of the Warp Pipe project. There was no clear implication that you understood that Mario Kart could be played on a LAN with the broadband adapter. I think the person who replied to you was just trying to get that information out there - which it seemed you did not have. Your reply, rather than saying something like, "Yes, I know. I was implying that PSO was the only game playable through the Internet, without aid of the Warp Pipe project." you had to get rude.
Your insults of me don't really bother me. I know how educated I am and don't need to prove myself to someone on Slashdot. You say that with proper reading comprehension, it is possible to derive from this "The Gamecube has a total of 1 series that works with the broadband adapter (Phantasy Star Online)." 'that you meant works with the broadband adapter through the Internet.' This is just wrong. Don't try to tell me that everything one needs to derive that idea is already in that statement. It is not.
Do what you want "to me." I'm not intimidated by someone like you at all.
That's very humanitarian of you. Why don't you move to Iran or Saudi Arabia where such punishments are quite natural? I'm sure you'd love it there.
Now, let's take a look at the definition of "legitimately" [from dictionary.com]
adj.
Since you're a Slashbot and Slashbots love to shift their argument, we will assume that you meant any one of the definitions and prove that, in any case, I can legitimately tell people not to respond to me.
First off - being in compliance with the law. Am I in compliance with the law by telling people not to respond to me? Yes, we've already covered free speech here. You would be correct if you said it was not a legitimate statement to say, "If you respond to me, you will be jailed." because I have no legal authority to back up such a statement. Since my signature contains no threat of what will happen if you ignore its command, I am completely within the realm of law. I can tell people to do X,Y, and Z, where those are all foolish demands but if I do not offer a condition for violating my demands, I am not making an illegitimate statement. Moving on to the next definition...
Being in compliance with accepted standards? Well, I suppose my signature is a bit rude, unless of course it is meant tongue-in-cheek, but let's assume it isn't. So my signature is rude. Is rudeness not an accepted standard on Slashdot? I think so. So if rudeness is an accepted standard and I am being rude with my signature, then my signature is still a legitimate statement.
Logical reasoning? Reasonable? Well, it's based on the idea that liberals don't have anything I want to read so I tell them not to respond ahead of time. That seems fairly reasonable to me. Merely saying such a statement doesn't prevent anyone from replying who wants to, so not only am I being reasonable, I'm being quite forgiving! Next!
Authentic? Yes, my signature is authentic. I did not take it from anyone and it is rooted in belief. Nothing here to show your claim correct!
Born of legally married parents? Yup, I am. That's why I'm smart and you're not! Of course, my signature isn't born from legally married parents but that's a little silly. If you meant it in that sense, you're quite sad.
The monarchy issue? Well, since it's not a law but merely a statement this is a non-issue. Laws have repurcussions for violators of them. In any statement of law, these repurcussions are noted. I do not note any repurcussions for violating my demand so my signature is not a law. Therefore, the genetics of my signature do not come into play here.
Of or relating to high drama? Well, if you meant it this way, you have gone off the deep end. Of course my signature is high drama! Look at how many people get their anime panties in a bunch over it! [Not just you, let me tell you.]
In conclusion, I am so much smarter than you it is not even funny. Go back to being a sad and pathetic little individual who doesn't know the meaning of words. I win!
She may enjoy some naked pictures of me. You can contact me privately and we can talk prices.
There is no "constitutional free speech" on a privately owned and run website tough guy.
Most major places (i.e. chains) that develop photos now have photos on CD as a standard service - for 35mm film. Your statement about the CDs they offer along with the digital prints is correct but not exclusive to these cheap cameras. Again, most places offer that service on 35mm film.
You said that Phantasy Star Online was the only game that made use of the broadband adapter, ignoring the Warp Pipe project. This is incorrect. Mario Kart also makes use of the broadband adapter for LAN play, without use of the Warp Pipe project. You see, you didn't say Phantasy Star Online was the only game to use the broadband adapter for Internet play. You said it was the only game to use the broadband adapter, end of statement. So, you were incorrect. The person who responded to you was correct. Your rudeness looks all the more silly when you are so obviously incorrect.
Okay, so it means nothing at all in terms of stabalizing Iraq? Again, I disagree. Many Iraqis have been heistant to help the coalition forces because they feared Saddam would one day come back. Iraq isn't Beverly Hills now that Saddam Hussein has been captured - but there's a positive influence - so the capture does not mean "nothing at all."
It is much easier to criticize than it is to actually provide solutions. It seems to me that the Democrats have decided to be permanent nay-sayers. I believe the people who hate Bush are on the far left and that the majority of Americans are mature enough that they've moved on past the 2000 election. Perhaps the media distorts how Bush is perceived because these ultra-left liberals are very entertaining to put on TV. But polls of Bush's approval rating have been quite high - less so in recent months - but the country was united after September 11th.
Whose watch was the DMCA passed under again?
If you commit a murder but then tell me that you won't commit anymore, would your arrest mean nothing at all? I think it might mean something to the family of the victim of your crime. Honestly, the arrest means nothing at all? I can't believe someone would even suggest that. Nothing at all??? Sure, it might not mean the peace is immediatly won in Iraq but it sure as hell means a little more than "nothing."
You don't think the U.S. military did DNA testing? Furthermore, don't you think the U.S. is going to open up these DNA tests so that others around the world, specifically the Iraqis, know the truth?
I don't really want to argue any of the other statements you are making. Here is why: your whole tone is rude and argumentative. Rather than using evidence to support your argument, you call people naive. You use sarcastic tones like "Oh look, they don't exist." It's just a very childish way to go about making a point. I know that you'll completely ignore this comment and continue to behave as you will but it would be better for your viewpoint if you learned to be a bit more tactful in your comments. You're not helping your cause.
[And there's no need to comment on my .sig. It's humor. In fact, there's probably really no need for you to reply at all. If you reply in the manner in which I expect you to, I won't reply. I look for polite conversation and debate - not sarcasm and insults. Have a good day.]
Governments around the world do not guarantee the same rights to their citizens. Your comment is stupid.
We didn't bring up the book? Funny...what "we" are you talking about?
Again, you've missed the point of the bill of rights. The bill of rights protects United States citizens. It gives us the freedom of speech. Deporting a foreigner from our country is a violation of whose freedom of speech? Maher Arar had no freedom of speech in this country. You can argue that international law states that he should have been sent back to Canada BUT that again has nothing to do with the free speech issue, so I see no point in you bringing it up.
Give me an example of policies and procedures that are "very, very close to pre-WWII Italy and Germany." I'll give you a little bit to think about - socialized medicine is very, very close to the healthcare system of the Soviet Union. Does that mean I go around and say that any country with a socialized health care institution in place is very close to being the Soviet Union?
The flag waving line was tired and stale. I'll discuss whatever you want with you but the minute you try to attack me personally for loving my country (and you certainly don't know enough about me to make a statement concerning whether I am a blind patriot or whether I see problems with the way the government is functioning), I will say goodbye to this conversation. Make another comment like that and I'll wash my hands of you. Give me some concrete examples of what policies and procedures you're talking about here.
Finally, since I was talking about freedom of speech for United States citizens, you still have to clarify how prisoners of war being held in Guantanimo have been deprived of their rights? They come from countries where they have no rights. They're not U.S. citizens so we have no obligation to give them freedom of speech - but you still bring them up, why?