MS got flamed for this on digg, and the few posts which are already here do the same, but I'm not so pessimistic about it.
Jpeg sucks, this should be clear to anyone who tried to compare it to Jpeg2000, for example. Unfortunately, J2k seems to be stuck, and since most browsers don't support it by default (even the upcoming IE7 and Opera 9), using this format on web is suicide.
So, if this new format performs at about J2k level, and uses less resources to do so, I'm happy MS introduced it. Due to relative suckiness of jpeg, a lot of space and bandwidth is wasted in everything from cameras to online image galleries. If MS gets the licensing right, it could be a very welcome addition to the image compression methods.
Of course, a stupid/evil license can kill either the format, or whoever tries to use it;)
So, the idea that freedom of speech is some absolute right just isn't true, and has never really been.
It's not that the freedom of speech isn't (or is) absolute, it's that it also comes with responsibilities. If you yell FIRE in a theater and people die trying to get out, yes, you're partly responsible for their deaths. If, on the other hand, by yelling it you let people near the exits know about the fire ASAP and people exit the theater in the proper order, you might be thanked later.
If there's a fire, the owners would be glad it could be extinguished early, but if there wasn't, you're responsible for loss of revenue.
If you disclose the names/locations of secret agents, you're responsible for the situation they may find themselves in. But if the only thing a leak does is make the government look stupid(or criminal), you're a hero.
But then, Jack + Hillary + Joe_L = 1st Amendment Annihilation so I don't think it's a good idea to create a lot of publicity for it when there's a real possibility for them to ban (or restrict to require background check) "insensitive", "hate", or "violent" games.
Still, I wouldn't play it. Mainly because it's an RPG, and I find them boring. An FPS, maybe, but I don't see how could they make it long enough to be interesting. Maybe create some alternative reality where they go on a worldwide rampage tour...
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>Because not all of that monitoring is done with 'Evil Intent'.
Not all serial killers are actually killing with 'Evil Intent'.
Did they try turning it off and on again?
He's wrong because you said so. End of discussion then, mod parent insightful.
>The company is still taking it to the bank. Nothing to see here, moving along.
Well, when Microsoft missed its prediction by 0.8%, it was quite a story here on slashdot
>File size no longer matters.
Really? Why aren't you using BMPs on your site then?
Nintendo warns of weaker profits
I'm not saying Nintendo is dying, it's normal to have lower profits while preparing mass production, just thought it'd be relevant.
MS got flamed for this on digg, and the few posts which are already here do the same, but I'm not so pessimistic about it.
;)
Jpeg sucks, this should be clear to anyone who tried to compare it to Jpeg2000, for example. Unfortunately, J2k seems to be stuck, and since most browsers don't support it by default (even the upcoming IE7 and Opera 9), using this format on web is suicide.
So, if this new format performs at about J2k level, and uses less resources to do so, I'm happy MS introduced it. Due to relative suckiness of jpeg, a lot of space and bandwidth is wasted in everything from cameras to online image galleries. If MS gets the licensing right, it could be a very welcome addition to the image compression methods.
Of course, a stupid/evil license can kill either the format, or whoever tries to use it
Hey, Windows/Apache/Flat-file-db/Perl also works fine.
At least for a site with ten hits a day. All of which are from 127.0.0.1.
Where are these guys when you need them?
...I'd pick just about anything over Moby Dick.
Even Philip Dick?
I may not like or trust books, but it's too late to recommend me the first three books I should read!
At least as much as an anti-virus package can. Just use google to find it ;)
What's that, the new Just-in-Time bullshit statement delivery system?
So, the idea that freedom of speech is some absolute right just isn't true, and has never really been.
It's not that the freedom of speech isn't (or is) absolute, it's that it also comes with responsibilities. If you yell FIRE in a theater and people die trying to get out, yes, you're partly responsible for their deaths. If, on the other hand, by yelling it you let people near the exits know about the fire ASAP and people exit the theater in the proper order, you might be thanked later.
If there's a fire, the owners would be glad it could be extinguished early, but if there wasn't, you're responsible for loss of revenue.
If you disclose the names/locations of secret agents, you're responsible for the situation they may find themselves in. But if the only thing a leak does is make the government look stupid(or criminal), you're a hero.
I just don't give a shit.
But if I did, I wouldn't expect them to make any movies just for the (U|W)MD, so the only problem would be price.
>What about guns? ... I'm so confused!!
Don't worry, the UK government already decided this one for you.
"You're such a monkey-fucker!"
"Why would you call me a monkey-fucker?"
"Well, let's see. First of all, you fuck monkeys."
"Oh yeah!"
HAHAHAHA
Netcraft confirms it. No, really.
Pipes are all the rage nowadays
>>Spam is just as bad as ... rape ...
>Only if your INBOX is a vagina.
Or an asshole. Seems more likely and appropriate.
>I believe Safari 2 is also compliant.
But it's not compatible... with the computer.
But then, Jack + Hillary + Joe_L = 1st Amendment Annihilation
so I don't think it's a good idea to create a lot of publicity for it when there's a real possibility for them to ban (or restrict to require background check) "insensitive", "hate", or "violent" games.
Still, I wouldn't play it. Mainly because it's an RPG, and I find them boring. An FPS, maybe, but I don't see how could they make it long enough to be interesting. Maybe create some alternative reality where they go on a worldwide rampage tour...
What the hell, did they use a cluster of 386s to render the thing?
DO NOT WANT!