By your logic, only clueless (== casual?) gamers would shop and GameStop.
If so, the redesign is a good idea. They should also install rails around any sharp corner and use non-slip floor mats (since your clueless gamers will probably drool a lot).;)
I know you're trying to be funny (and I laughed:)), but it's true.
If the people who pirated Windows decided to use a free OS like Linux, Microsoft would have some real competition. As it is, I wonder if Microsoft doesn't allow Warez Windows to keep Linux in check...
That's not the argument I'm making. I don't know if public schools are better than private (I'm sure it depends on location), just that spending tax dollars on education is a good idea (if it is done right).
The only worry I have with private school vouchers (which are already used in some states) is, unless you give everybody enough money to go to the school of their choice, you're still punishing poorer families.
I have no kids, but I still pay taxes for public schools. I'm not complaining however, because having a educated workforce (even sub-standard education from a US public school) is better than having a nation where only the top 10% can pass a basic reading test.
Think about it. Not everybody can get a job as a Walmart greeter.
That's not what I said. I said "follow you around all day", not just at work. When I'm at work, my personal life is on hold and I'm okay with that. Track my web-access, listen to my work calls, whatever.
And I didn't say I trusted anybody who would do such a thing. Even if there were no side-effects and everybody played fair, being treated like cattle is awful. I wouldn't do it, and I will not work with somebody who does.
Oh, while I'm in rant mode, RFID can't track your movement everywhere you go and it is easy to block. The same can't be said about the GPS tags some reformed criminals have to wear in California. While its nice to fight against RFID, shouldn't we also fight against GPS tags?
"At some point, we may need to legislate birth rates or even those who should be born, and organize humanity optimally for an even distribution of sexual activity."
Are you talking about eugenics, or just looking for a government mandated sex partner? Either way, ewwww.
"The tribe ultimately has every right to boot you off the island..."
Nobody is forcing me to work for companies that require drug-testing. But I would have missed out on a lot of good jobs if I didn't "pee for their pleasure".
It wouldn't act on the command before the pilot commanded, but it could do some "setup" (light up the buttons the pilot will want to use to make them easier to find, bring up data relating to the task, etc.). Some high-end cars have similar features (they tense up the seat-belt if you hit the breaks hard, and get the airbag ready).
Good computer tools do something like this already, just in a more primitive way. Imagine that when you are almost finished writing an email, the computer could bring up the send button and move the mouse cursor over it. So now, instead of moving your mouse and clicking, you just click (super small help, but nice).
Seriously. This smells so badly of Sony marketing that I think it needs looking into.
I could be totally wrong. But a brand-new account that reads like astro-turf. This is exactly the type of embarrassing PR technique Sony is quickly becoming known for.
Who hasn't slept with a hooker in GTA, then ran her over and took the cash?
Me? Not that I have anything against people who do (its just a game). But I played GTA like an RPG, and the character I created didn't think that way. On the other hand, he liked to run over inline skaters.
There have been a couple of comments on how game "X" isn't going to be there or that company "Y" isn't going because they don't have any "E rated" games.
AFAIK: "E for All Expo" is just suppose to be a clever name, not a rating limit (but the fact that I'm not sure about this shows that they really are not marketing this fact well).
I'm not saying that Microsoft can't lose. Just that I don't think they're in much danger right now with Vista.
Releasing Vista was a huge risk for Microsoft, releasing a new OS that removes some key features while giving very few new ones in return, but they are managing to pull it off. Because, as you state, the "free and open market" is broken.
I think my post made it sound like I didn't mind defective hardware. I hate it for the reasons you stated. But defective software can be almost as bad especially when the problem doesn't have a clear fix.
"Backup your data at regular intervals? Also, when was the last time Windows crashed on you?"
Last night, around 1:15 am. Said it was a driver issue, but I haven't updated any of my drivers for months now (when I had my last crash). Best guess, some background task poking around with a dll in an unsafe way but I don't know for sure.
I backup everything of value now to an external RAID, but it is still annoying to have to deal with it. Plus I don't know if or when this problem will come up again. So, unless I can track down the error, I'll just have to hope it doesn't happen when I'm doing something important.
Nice rant, but I think Microsoft is far from crashing and burning. Even if Vista becomes the new ME, they'll continue to own the lion's share of the marketplace. As bad as Vista may be, it already has a larger market share than Apple and Linux combined.
Microsoft can afford to play the "long game" and dump cash into Vista until it either owns the market place or they come up with something else (which still contains the DRM and other trusted computing "feature" Microsoft needs to survive). No, the group that will suffer the most will be the software developers. Even the larger game houses (like EA) can't afford to have their market split like this (part of the reason for more console and casual game titles).
Sorry, I must of spaced out for a while, where did you hear about the DX10 version for 2000/XP?
Its a great idea from a marketing standpoint (you can play games on XP but the same game looks better on Vista), but I haven't heard anything creditable about DX10/XP yet (but I've also been enjoying summer weather..so I probably missed it;)).
Look for one of the free legal help websites (don't remember names right now). The good ones will have the information in English (not just "legalize":)).
Note, I doubt the "do not download" will work in all cases. Certain items obviously need to be keep off the web in all cases.
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By your logic, only clueless (== casual?) gamers would shop and GameStop.
If so, the redesign is a good idea. They should also install rails around any sharp corner and use non-slip floor mats (since your clueless gamers will probably drool a lot). ;)
I know you're trying to be funny (and I laughed :)), but it's true.
If the people who pirated Windows decided to use a free OS like Linux, Microsoft would have some real competition. As it is, I wonder if Microsoft doesn't allow Warez Windows to keep Linux in check...
That's not the argument I'm making. I don't know if public schools are better than private (I'm sure it depends on location), just that spending tax dollars on education is a good idea (if it is done right).
The only worry I have with private school vouchers (which are already used in some states) is, unless you give everybody enough money to go to the school of their choice, you're still punishing poorer families.
I have no kids, but I still pay taxes for public schools. I'm not complaining however, because having a educated workforce (even sub-standard education from a US public school) is better than having a nation where only the top 10% can pass a basic reading test.
Think about it. Not everybody can get a job as a Walmart greeter.
That's not what I said. I said "follow you around all day", not just at work. When I'm at work, my personal life is on hold and I'm okay with that. Track my web-access, listen to my work calls, whatever.
And I didn't say I trusted anybody who would do such a thing. Even if there were no side-effects and everybody played fair, being treated like cattle is awful. I wouldn't do it, and I will not work with somebody who does.
Oh, while I'm in rant mode, RFID can't track your movement everywhere you go and it is easy to block. The same can't be said about the GPS tags some reformed criminals have to wear in California. While its nice to fight against RFID, shouldn't we also fight against GPS tags?
Sorry, I'm not sure I'm following you on this? But if you think I'm on drugs, thanks to my employer, I have documented proof that says otherwise. ;)
"At some point, we may need to legislate birth rates or even those who should be born, and organize humanity optimally for an even distribution of sexual activity."
Are you talking about eugenics, or just looking for a government mandated sex partner? Either way, ewwww.
"The tribe ultimately has every right to boot you off the island..."
You, get the hell off my island!
Why remove it? Your next job might require the same thing. Just put it on your resume.
All true. I'm just saying that getting chipped isn't the "ultimate invasion of privacy".
Much in that same way as getting kicked in the balls isn't the "ultimate level of pain", but it still sucks.
Nobody is forcing me to work for companies that require drug-testing. But I would have missed out on a lot of good jobs if I didn't "pee for their pleasure".
An invasion of privacy for sure, but not the ultimate.
Having a human "watcher" follow you around all day, taking notes on your behavior would be far worse than an ID tag.
I'm not saying I like the idea, just that it *could* be worse.
The sad thing is, you are probably right. While it is obviously marketing, it isn't trying to sound "urban" and/or "hip".
I'm guessing it is either a stupid fan, or an employee of Sony doing it on their free time.
WTF is Twing-Twang? And do I really want to see that on my new HD-TV?
It wouldn't act on the command before the pilot commanded, but it could do some "setup" (light up the buttons the pilot will want to use to make them easier to find, bring up data relating to the task, etc.). Some high-end cars have similar features (they tense up the seat-belt if you hit the breaks hard, and get the airbag ready).
Good computer tools do something like this already, just in a more primitive way. Imagine that when you are almost finished writing an email, the computer could bring up the send button and move the mouse cursor over it. So now, instead of moving your mouse and clicking, you just click (super small help, but nice).
Seriously. This smells so badly of Sony marketing that I think it needs looking into.
I could be totally wrong. But a brand-new account that reads like astro-turf. This is exactly the type of embarrassing PR technique Sony is quickly becoming known for.
As a owner of all three as well, I have to agree with the "feel" part as well.
After you get past the cross-bar, most of the PS3 interface feels like a Linux OS. Not bad, but it just doesn't "feel right" as a console.
Who hasn't slept with a hooker in GTA, then ran her over and took the cash?
Me? Not that I have anything against people who do (its just a game). But I played GTA like an RPG, and the character I created didn't think that way. On the other hand, he liked to run over inline skaters.
"Anyone who bought an N-Gage when they first came out is probably still very bitter about how that all went down
Lucky for them that was only about 12 people.
There have been a couple of comments on how game "X" isn't going to be there or that company "Y" isn't going because they don't have any "E rated" games.
AFAIK: "E for All Expo" is just suppose to be a clever name, not a rating limit (but the fact that I'm not sure about this shows that they really are not marketing this fact well).
I'm not saying that Microsoft can't lose. Just that I don't think they're in much danger right now with Vista.
Releasing Vista was a huge risk for Microsoft, releasing a new OS that removes some key features while giving very few new ones in return, but they are managing to pull it off. Because, as you state, the "free and open market" is broken.
I think my post made it sound like I didn't mind defective hardware. I hate it for the reasons you stated. But defective software can be almost as bad especially when the problem doesn't have a clear fix.
"Backup your data at regular intervals? Also, when was the last time Windows crashed on you?"
Last night, around 1:15 am. Said it was a driver issue, but I haven't updated any of my drivers for months now (when I had my last crash). Best guess, some background task poking around with a dll in an unsafe way but I don't know for sure.
I backup everything of value now to an external RAID, but it is still annoying to have to deal with it. Plus I don't know if or when this problem will come up again. So, unless I can track down the error, I'll just have to hope it doesn't happen when I'm doing something important.
You refuse to buy defective hardware, but defective software is okay?
When my 360 died, Microsoft gave me a new one at no cost. When Windows crashes and corrupts important document, I get nothing.
Nice rant, but I think Microsoft is far from crashing and burning. Even if Vista becomes the new ME, they'll continue to own the lion's share of the marketplace. As bad as Vista may be, it already has a larger market share than Apple and Linux combined.
Microsoft can afford to play the "long game" and dump cash into Vista until it either owns the market place or they come up with something else (which still contains the DRM and other trusted computing "feature" Microsoft needs to survive). No, the group that will suffer the most will be the software developers. Even the larger game houses (like EA) can't afford to have their market split like this (part of the reason for more console and casual game titles).
Sorry, I must of spaced out for a while, where did you hear about the DX10 version for 2000/XP?
Its a great idea from a marketing standpoint (you can play games on XP but the same game looks better on Vista), but I haven't heard anything creditable about DX10/XP yet (but I've also been enjoying summer weather..so I probably missed it ;)).
Look for one of the free legal help websites (don't remember names right now). The good ones will have the information in English (not just "legalize" :)).
Note, I doubt the "do not download" will work in all cases. Certain items obviously need to be keep off the web in all cases.