I still haven't seen any statement from Sony that would lead me to believe they were entirely ignorant and if they were that's still an issue. There are checks and balances in companies and I doubt this can be laid on the shoulders of one person acting as a lone wolf.
Maybe some at Sony were, but you can't tell me that the dev that made the software and the legal department didn't know what was going on. There is no way to spin installing a rootkit and making it a good thing. Which is why they are back pedalling. It's not about, "Oops, we made a mistake, sorry." It's about, "Oh shit, we got caught."
MP3's will be playable off a USB drive AFAIK and since when is looking at preview videos some kind of indication of being a fanboy? MPGs no. Why not? Ask Microsoft. And you can fuck off with the "fanboi" shit as I do not have one on pre-order and may not pick one up until Xmas or so and putting a smiley at the end of your post doesn't make it any less insulting. As for interoperability, I assume you will apply the same logic to the PS3 and Sony PCs and laptops right?
You are REALLY stretching the definition of launch titles. Not all of those were available on launch day for the PS2. Many were available soon after, which will be the case with the 360 as well.
Wow, talk about ignorance. Streaming from a PC is just one option. Also, you don't need a Media Center PC all you need is Windows Media Connect. Have you not seen the video of the 360 playing songs from an iPod?
Not counting handhelds the Xbox is in a firm second place over the Cube in terms of total install base. So, Nintendo would have to play catch up with MS.
We'll see. I used a Mac with OS9 at work for a while and it didn't make me want to jump ship. I've dabbled on some OSX machines and while it's better, I still am not convinced. Not to mention the fact that most of my apps would have to be switched (audio and video) and they tend to cost more on the Mac. I might just keep the Mini around for fun, but cost/performance wise I am still seeing a lot more value in my custom built PCs.
To me the biggest difference is that Microsoft has enough money to support the 360 with decent marketing and has enough sway to get the big devs and publishers on board. Sega didn't.
Right, but what about when someone wants to play a Windows game or run a Windows only app? Most casual users don't care as long as they don't have to trouble with anything. Also, most casual user will never go near regedit. It's not fear, it's convenience that rules the mind of the casual user.
Isn't this Google's long term plan as well? All those cool Google features have to be paid for in soem way. It's going to be ad driven or subscription eventually. So, does that mean that Google is now part of the "bad guys" team?
What a crappy argument. You know there are levels between black and white? I can understand how CODECs work, how my editing software works and I understand enough of how Windows works to fix it when something goes wrong. To use your well worn car anaology, I don't have to be an automotive engineer to do enough custom work to my car to make myself happy. And guess what, because I don't have to spend my time trying to custom code an audio or video app I actually spend more time making money. So, give it a rest and enjoy your niche.
Windows has all my audio/video apps that are mature, stable and provide me with tons of options. It has all the entertainment software I want as well as productivity apps. I don't have to mess around with text file configurations or use software with behind the curve UIs. Other than the usual argument of price I still have no reason to switch. I'd rather spend my time actually working or playing than trying to get my system so that I can work or play.
I'm sure there are $60K jobs, but traditionally the gaming industry pays less than average because people are willing to take lower salaries because of the supposed "fun" of a gaming job.
I'm sorry to say this, but that guy is a frikkin' idiot. Working at a game company is just a job. Once the shine wears off he'll realize what a stupid move he made.
The number of articles has NOTHING to do with the nature of the coverage. Also, the hyperbole of calling Microsoft near-evil just makes you look like an idiot. Hitler was evil, Stalin was evil, the Taliban was evil, putting Microsoft in the same league is something only an anti-MS zealot would do.
Oh, and I forgot to mention that the IGDA salary surveys are about as accurate as any survey. In other words take them with a suitable dose of salt. People always lie on surveys.
Bwahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha! I'm not sure where they got that figure, but there is no way programmers fresh out of school are being hired on at $60K a year unless they are something special or the cost of living where they are going to work is insane.
This guy makes religious fanatics look mild. Apparently it's not possible to be creative AND use Microsoft products. Man, I better call all my friends using Windows to create music, sound effects, videos, scripts, art, etc and tell them the horrible news.
Ummm, if your iPod or PC crashes you can still lose all the content you paid for. Yes, you can most likely get it back, but your point is a non-issue. Downloading from iTunes won't be instantaneous, so you'll still have to wait. It's not like it's streaming. Also, who said anything about full length movies?
Is the screen. It's great for the music UI and the few other funstions it has, but if I wanted to watch portable video there is no way a 2.5" screen would be my first choice. I'd go with something from Archos or somewhere else if I really wanted portable video. Second is the dismal battery life while using the video. Not a huge misstep for Apple, but unlike some raving Mac fans I can see it for what it is, a stop gap and not a very good one.
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I still haven't seen any statement from Sony that would lead me to believe they were entirely ignorant and if they were that's still an issue. There are checks and balances in companies and I doubt this can be laid on the shoulders of one person acting as a lone wolf.
My issue with what he says is that somehow Sony didn't know about the vulnerability. I find that very hard to believe.
Maybe some at Sony were, but you can't tell me that the dev that made the software and the legal department didn't know what was going on. There is no way to spin installing a rootkit and making it a good thing. Which is why they are back pedalling. It's not about, "Oops, we made a mistake, sorry." It's about, "Oh shit, we got caught."
MP3's will be playable off a USB drive AFAIK and since when is looking at preview videos some kind of indication of being a fanboy? MPGs no. Why not? Ask Microsoft. And you can fuck off with the "fanboi" shit as I do not have one on pre-order and may not pick one up until Xmas or so and putting a smiley at the end of your post doesn't make it any less insulting. As for interoperability, I assume you will apply the same logic to the PS3 and Sony PCs and laptops right?
You are REALLY stretching the definition of launch titles. Not all of those were available on launch day for the PS2. Many were available soon after, which will be the case with the 360 as well.
Wow, talk about ignorance. Streaming from a PC is just one option. Also, you don't need a Media Center PC all you need is Windows Media Connect. Have you not seen the video of the 360 playing songs from an iPod?
Not counting handhelds the Xbox is in a firm second place over the Cube in terms of total install base. So, Nintendo would have to play catch up with MS.
And I do, but for many people the convenience of iTunes outweighs the DRM.
There is lock-in when buying DRM tracks from iTunes.
We'll see. I used a Mac with OS9 at work for a while and it didn't make me want to jump ship. I've dabbled on some OSX machines and while it's better, I still am not convinced. Not to mention the fact that most of my apps would have to be switched (audio and video) and they tend to cost more on the Mac. I might just keep the Mini around for fun, but cost/performance wise I am still seeing a lot more value in my custom built PCs.
I am contemplating buying a Mac Mini just to check things out. Doesn't mean I'll be dropping my Windows machines any time soon.
To me the biggest difference is that Microsoft has enough money to support the 360 with decent marketing and has enough sway to get the big devs and publishers on board. Sega didn't.
Right, but what about when someone wants to play a Windows game or run a Windows only app? Most casual users don't care as long as they don't have to trouble with anything. Also, most casual user will never go near regedit. It's not fear, it's convenience that rules the mind of the casual user.
Isn't this Google's long term plan as well? All those cool Google features have to be paid for in soem way. It's going to be ad driven or subscription eventually. So, does that mean that Google is now part of the "bad guys" team?
What a crappy argument. You know there are levels between black and white? I can understand how CODECs work, how my editing software works and I understand enough of how Windows works to fix it when something goes wrong. To use your well worn car anaology, I don't have to be an automotive engineer to do enough custom work to my car to make myself happy. And guess what, because I don't have to spend my time trying to custom code an audio or video app I actually spend more time making money. So, give it a rest and enjoy your niche.
Windows has all my audio/video apps that are mature, stable and provide me with tons of options. It has all the entertainment software I want as well as productivity apps. I don't have to mess around with text file configurations or use software with behind the curve UIs. Other than the usual argument of price I still have no reason to switch. I'd rather spend my time actually working or playing than trying to get my system so that I can work or play.
I'm sure there are $60K jobs, but traditionally the gaming industry pays less than average because people are willing to take lower salaries because of the supposed "fun" of a gaming job.
I'm sorry to say this, but that guy is a frikkin' idiot. Working at a game company is just a job. Once the shine wears off he'll realize what a stupid move he made.
The number of articles has NOTHING to do with the nature of the coverage. Also, the hyperbole of calling Microsoft near-evil just makes you look like an idiot. Hitler was evil, Stalin was evil, the Taliban was evil, putting Microsoft in the same league is something only an anti-MS zealot would do.
If you don't think the press has a love affair with Apple you are kidding yourself. Have a look at this article - http://www.slate.com/id/2127924/nav/tap1/
Oh, and I forgot to mention that the IGDA salary surveys are about as accurate as any survey. In other words take them with a suitable dose of salt. People always lie on surveys.
Bwahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha! I'm not sure where they got that figure, but there is no way programmers fresh out of school are being hired on at $60K a year unless they are something special or the cost of living where they are going to work is insane.
This guy makes religious fanatics look mild. Apparently it's not possible to be creative AND use Microsoft products. Man, I better call all my friends using Windows to create music, sound effects, videos, scripts, art, etc and tell them the horrible news.
Ummm, if your iPod or PC crashes you can still lose all the content you paid for. Yes, you can most likely get it back, but your point is a non-issue. Downloading from iTunes won't be instantaneous, so you'll still have to wait. It's not like it's streaming. Also, who said anything about full length movies?
Is the screen. It's great for the music UI and the few other funstions it has, but if I wanted to watch portable video there is no way a 2.5" screen would be my first choice. I'd go with something from Archos or somewhere else if I really wanted portable video. Second is the dismal battery life while using the video. Not a huge misstep for Apple, but unlike some raving Mac fans I can see it for what it is, a stop gap and not a very good one.