So while Bill cheated on her with an intern during his presidency, she can support him? but a downloaded software mod for a video game unlocking similar acts is now no good? what gives hillary?
"While 15 states require companies to tell consumers if their data has been compromised,"
how does this fix anything. The data is been stolen already...
"What Microsoft will have to do instead is use their MSN services (Hotmail, MSN messenger etc.) to get this data from the users."
Sounds like spyware to me...
The story clearly states that Fan Subbing hasn't hurt their main dvd sales on the "must-have" dvds. the problem arises with their other tiered material.
So what they're really saying is that... the mid to low level stories they are releasing aren't selling as well as they originally hoped. It's like saying Alexander didn't do as well as the studios hoped because it was being fansubbed in Japan. The reason they aren't selling well is because it sucked. Make a quality story and it will sell.
But yeah.. it's still technically illegal, even though fan subs of shows are much better than the translated crap they release on cartoon network.
It's the NY Times. I was under the impression that they promoted journalistic qualities such as exagerration, plagarism, and outright lying.
If it a bit of truth stretching makes the story more controversial, expect it to be done. Be upset about it? sure. But surprised? no way
The Trepia program essentially turns network users into homing beacons. If they're sitting at their PCs and running the software, they broadcast their general locations along with whatever personal data they choose to make available. If two or more Trepia users happen to be near each other, they instantly become aware of that fact and are able to interact.
So if two Trepia-using college students who share a passion for the "Matrix" movies and the "Smallville" TV show are on the same campuswide network, they can electronically see each other. They are able to swap text messages and, soon, physically meet.
So in the dorms if all the geeks on saturday nite share the same passion for "HOT CHICKS," they would "swap text messages and, soon, physically meet?"
Isn't that what they call LAN parties?
woo... we're reinventing the wheel! =P
Microsoft depends on Halo to sell XBox. Halo is considered Violent. And XBox, though not as popular as PS2, definitely needs the release of Halo2 to boost sales. Bill Gates pulls out the trusty lawsuit death ray, and all is well again in the land of Redmond.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that since they started this when they were 12.. they probably did most of the acting themselves right? So do we get to watch Indiana grow up in the movie too? the trailer shows a kid MUCH older that 12 =P
It seems like to me this is just another procession of the GNU movement. OPEN SOURCE GAMING is here to stay. hehe.. i want to see a blue hat dreamcast or something now.
This is just so funny.... Can you imagine and arcade game dominated by middle-aged stenographers....? or worse yet... making stenographers the "IT" choice of graduating HS students.. *shudder*
On the topic of originality in video games, there isn't too much arguement. there are only so many genre's out there. What we have is fine, and there is no reason why there can't be a good mix between what we have. (1st Person Shooter/RPG) Anyway, I use genre because that is different from originality. There are millions and millions of different way to configure how buttons work, directions, etc. That is where originality comes in. In my opinion the key to making a good (sellable) game is this.
1.) Replay Value. it does the game no good in terms of long term value if kids beat it once and are bored and sell it back EB at bargain basement prices. Look at Halo.. STILL $40 USED!
2.) Story Line. If the people playing are emotionally attached, you're set. Look at how the RPGS that Squaresoft pushed out (FF3 anyone?) did? Great Story Line. And i'm not talking about "saving the princess/mario junk"
(note, this isn't applicable in the Street Fighter style fighting games).
3.) Graphics. No matter how good your game is, the majority of people won't come to play it if doesn't appeal to them in the least. Lets face it. The kids who drive this industry want flashy cool stuff. Most likely they don't know a quality MUD when they see it.
4.) Pick a target audience and stick to it. Pokeman for kids, Mortal Kombat for older kids, House of the Dead for "mature adults". it makes sense (i think.)
now the problems.. look at sports games.. they arent' original at all.. yet madden 'xx continues to sell like hotcakes. The problem with this is when for the simple level of adding a few more bells and whistles they can rake big profits for yet another year.. why bother making something completely innovative? No purpose.. it's better to go teh safe and easy route.
Barrier for entrance into the video game market is just too high now.
"Those students don't need specialized virus-writing courses. A simple assembly course would put them lightyears ahead of the "bad guys" if they actually paid attention for once."
students won't pay attention in this class either. There will be a few good viruses written, but if the class goes with the percentages, roughly 70% of the code written will be copied from a single student while hte other 30% is competely unworkable. =)
An enclosed teddybear hamster cage fully equipped with neon lights would be fun.
in case of power failure.. you could dangle some food and have the hamster(s) generate power.
only drawback i see is cleaning up the hamster poop.
It's going on in Europe.. Lufthansa (SP) and another airline are outfitting their 747's and 757's for it. It's called Connexion By Boeing. You should be able to find plenty of info on www.boeing.com
It's being targeted around 25-30 bucks US a flight. but I am not sure if it is per plane, or for round trip? or how the pricing is done. but that's the target range.
also.. need to check out combinable technology. like the Cisco WiFi IP phone..
http://www.forbes.com/home/2003/04/28/cx_ah_0428te ntech.html
I'm not sure what the fears are exactly, but if Boeing is sinking that kind of cash into developing this product, I'm sure it will do ok and it won't interfere all to much with any of the autopilot/navigation/etc systems..
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So while Bill cheated on her with an intern during his presidency, she can support him? but a downloaded software mod for a video game unlocking similar acts is now no good? what gives hillary?
"While 15 states require companies to tell consumers if their data has been compromised," how does this fix anything. The data is been stolen already...
"When I grow up I want to marry Tom Cruise" -Katie Holmes oh crap.. nevermind....
"What Microsoft will have to do instead is use their MSN services (Hotmail, MSN messenger etc.) to get this data from the users." Sounds like spyware to me...
or you can have the musicians charge 10 cents a song and not have to pay the bean counters, music execs, etc anything at all.
The story clearly states that Fan Subbing hasn't hurt their main dvd sales on the "must-have" dvds. the problem arises with their other tiered material. So what they're really saying is that... the mid to low level stories they are releasing aren't selling as well as they originally hoped. It's like saying Alexander didn't do as well as the studios hoped because it was being fansubbed in Japan. The reason they aren't selling well is because it sucked. Make a quality story and it will sell. But yeah.. it's still technically illegal, even though fan subs of shows are much better than the translated crap they release on cartoon network.
It's the NY Times. I was under the impression that they promoted journalistic qualities such as exagerration, plagarism, and outright lying. If it a bit of truth stretching makes the story more controversial, expect it to be done. Be upset about it? sure. But surprised? no way
The Trepia program essentially turns network users into homing beacons. If they're sitting at their PCs and running the software, they broadcast their general locations along with whatever personal data they choose to make available. If two or more Trepia users happen to be near each other, they instantly become aware of that fact and are able to interact.
So if two Trepia-using college students who share a passion for the "Matrix" movies and the "Smallville" TV show are on the same campuswide network, they can electronically see each other. They are able to swap text messages and, soon, physically meet.
So in the dorms if all the geeks on saturday nite share the same passion for "HOT CHICKS," they would "swap text messages and, soon, physically meet?"
Isn't that what they call LAN parties?
woo... we're reinventing the wheel! =P
Somewhere, there has to be many former Enron and Worldcom execs preparing a welcome to the club party for Sam Palmisano. (IBM CEO)
Microsoft depends on Halo to sell XBox. Halo is considered Violent. And XBox, though not as popular as PS2, definitely needs the release of Halo2 to boost sales. Bill Gates pulls out the trusty lawsuit death ray, and all is well again in the land of Redmond.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that since they started this when they were 12.. they probably did most of the acting themselves right? So do we get to watch Indiana grow up in the movie too? the trailer shows a kid MUCH older that 12 =P
It seems like to me this is just another procession of the GNU movement. OPEN SOURCE GAMING is here to stay. hehe.. i want to see a blue hat dreamcast or something now.
This is just so funny.... Can you imagine and arcade game dominated by middle-aged stenographers....? or worse yet... making stenographers the "IT" choice of graduating HS students.. *shudder*
1.) Replay Value. it does the game no good in terms of long term value if kids beat it once and are bored and sell it back EB at bargain basement prices. Look at Halo.. STILL $40 USED!
2.) Story Line. If the people playing are emotionally attached, you're set. Look at how the RPGS that Squaresoft pushed out (FF3 anyone?) did? Great Story Line. And i'm not talking about "saving the princess/mario junk" (note, this isn't applicable in the Street Fighter style fighting games).
3.) Graphics. No matter how good your game is, the majority of people won't come to play it if doesn't appeal to them in the least. Lets face it. The kids who drive this industry want flashy cool stuff. Most likely they don't know a quality MUD when they see it.
4.) Pick a target audience and stick to it. Pokeman for kids, Mortal Kombat for older kids, House of the Dead for "mature adults". it makes sense (i think.)
now the problems.. look at sports games.. they arent' original at all.. yet madden 'xx continues to sell like hotcakes. The problem with this is when for the simple level of adding a few more bells and whistles they can rake big profits for yet another year.. why bother making something completely innovative? No purpose.. it's better to go teh safe and easy route.
Barrier for entrance into the video game market is just too high now."Those students don't need specialized virus-writing courses. A simple assembly course would put them lightyears ahead of the "bad guys" if they actually paid attention for once." students won't pay attention in this class either. There will be a few good viruses written, but if the class goes with the percentages, roughly 70% of the code written will be copied from a single student while hte other 30% is competely unworkable. =)
An enclosed teddybear hamster cage fully equipped with neon lights would be fun. in case of power failure.. you could dangle some food and have the hamster(s) generate power. only drawback i see is cleaning up the hamster poop.
It's going on in Europe.. Lufthansa (SP) and another airline are outfitting their 747's and 757's for it. It's called Connexion By Boeing. You should be able to find plenty of info on www.boeing.com It's being targeted around 25-30 bucks US a flight. but I am not sure if it is per plane, or for round trip? or how the pricing is done. but that's the target range. also.. need to check out combinable technology. like the Cisco WiFi IP phone.. http://www.forbes.com/home/2003/04/28/cx_ah_0428te ntech.html
I'm not sure what the fears are exactly, but if Boeing is sinking that kind of cash into developing this product, I'm sure it will do ok and it won't interfere all to much with any of the autopilot/navigation/etc systems..