Hear Hear!
Just because I havent read the books doesnt make me a damned terrorist, folks. I LOVE the movies and own both 2 and have all 3 soundtracks...Just because people haven't read the books doesn't make them fan-wannabe's. LOTR kicks ass no matter how you caught on to it.
cheers
On my computers for my sister and server PC I run Windows 98SE...Its buggy as hell on newer PC's, but its a charm on those early Pentium-compatible ATX computers. Mostly both are used for internet and IM'ing, but it works to say the least.
Personally, I think that 2000 is the best Windows OS out there, even though I am not currently running it due to procrastination....oh well..
cheers
What kind of a movie takes up 50GB? Dude, idk how much you know about DivX compression, or hell, even MPG1...I have entire 3 hour movies at less than 500mb (encoded myself, I might add), and yes, I know memory sticks are expensive...thats why I said 3-6 years...And you're an anonymous coward who doesn't know the first thing about A/V.
Yes, but MP3 streams cant be sold to those without computers unless some "vending" machine was developed at retailers to pick and choose the music you want...and the latter two formats don't solve anything but audio quality and are generally more expensive anyway.
I get sick of all the scratches on my giant collection. Lugging around cd's in a backpack sure does suck (Yeah, I'm a student). I've been wondering what type of medium might replace it, and I've come to believe that the easiest solution (given 3-6 years) would be something like that of a closed-source, non-reformattable memory stick.
I think this could work for a few reasons:
1. Small and I could definately see minimal-size carrying cases being produced.
2. Can hold (by the time it would be a reality) lots of information for a reasonable price. Or, if not, a new compression format could be used.
3. Packaging costs could be reduced since the size of the medium would be smaller.
4. The memory stick could hold other types of information such as lyrics, videos, interviews, interactivites..etc...if a reasonable PC/MAC adapter unit was used or if the player had an LCD.
Well, that's my opinion, but hey, what do I know? I'm just a 15 year old.
Well, just one more step towards making totally immersive VR game play...Doom and Half Life would be so l33t..Hell, just running around shooting headcrabs and soldiers would be fun enough..
Another cool thing would be, though extremely far off, VR lives...Just imagine: The Sims VR, or There VR....Schweet...
I think that the first one will always be the best in the trilogy. The whole "new" idea of a computer-controlled world introduced to mainstream culture in a techie/action, but easy- to-follow-for-most sort of way was inspiring.
Reloaded, I'm sorry, but it just made me want to dive into a vat of mercury...Too much action, not enough story/mythology..Though, it was the W's brainchild and it's better than I could do, so I must give it at least some credibility.
Now, regarding the newest installment of that wacky mindjob we call The Matrix, I have to put it out there that I thought Revelations was a refreshing bit of cinema after the Hell that was "Reloaded", even though the ending lacked a bit in dialouge and character follow ups. This may sound a bit odd, but I missed the original Oracle..(anyone else out there?)...Maybe the original's contract was terminated, or it could be deliberate...either way, I think the original was way better at acting and was more familiar (in behavior and in general) to the audience. I also didn't like how they just left Neo dead and that was it...no further story or anything. All-in-all, it was relatively good..
-whew- Ok, now for the LOTR opinions
FOTOR: Good TTT:Better ROTK: Will be the Best
-No, I'm not bashing Tolkien or LOTR in general, because I loved all of them way more than I ever will with The Matrices (Sp?). I just don't see why I need to touch on it when I already know the outcome;-)-
Well, it's nearing 5 PM Eastern here in Indiana. No new sun yet....It's alright, though.../sarcasm/We all know that those fission reactions take some time to start up.../sarcasm/
You guys give me a buzz when the unthinkable happens, I'll be getting my cans of Ensure ready;-)
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"What the hell are you babbling about?" this article makes no sense when given the supposed title lets do some more readin, folks
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Hear Hear! Just because I havent read the books doesnt make me a damned terrorist, folks. I LOVE the movies and own both 2 and have all 3 soundtracks...Just because people haven't read the books doesn't make them fan-wannabe's. LOTR kicks ass no matter how you caught on to it. cheers
Hey, If it's any consolation I own and have read The Hobbit..Sure, its more geared towards kids, but its a great book, nonetheless...LOTR pwns!
that'd be swell if i had money...i'm unemployed and 15...parents wouldnt dare take me...you do math
i cant read the article...no spoilers for me....i havent read the books...aw, hell...Dec 17th will bring the answers for us commonfolk
On my computers for my sister and server PC I run Windows 98SE...Its buggy as hell on newer PC's, but its a charm on those early Pentium-compatible ATX computers. Mostly both are used for internet and IM'ing, but it works to say the least. Personally, I think that 2000 is the best Windows OS out there, even though I am not currently running it due to procrastination....oh well.. cheers
- a nice and stable gaming platform -
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I've seen this somewhere recently..I think it was slashdot...Might've been Wired....IDK, cool either way.
Yeah, lol, I know....I'm too lazy to do all of it.
What kind of a movie takes up 50GB? Dude, idk how much you know about DivX compression, or hell, even MPG1...I have entire 3 hour movies at less than 500mb (encoded myself, I might add), and yes, I know memory sticks are expensive...thats why I said 3-6 years...And you're an anonymous coward who doesn't know the first thing about A/V.
wee bit pricy, methinks
Yes, but MP3 streams cant be sold to those without computers unless some "vending" machine was developed at retailers to pick and choose the music you want...and the latter two formats don't solve anything but audio quality and are generally more expensive anyway.
Hear, Hear!
I get sick of all the scratches on my giant collection. Lugging around cd's in a backpack sure does suck (Yeah, I'm a student).
I've been wondering what type of medium might replace it, and I've come to believe that the easiest solution (given 3-6 years) would be something like that of a closed-source, non-reformattable memory stick.
I think this could work for a few reasons:
1. Small and I could definately see minimal-size carrying cases being produced.
2. Can hold (by the time it would be a reality) lots of information for a reasonable price. Or, if not, a new compression format could be used.
3. Packaging costs could be reduced since the size of the medium would be smaller.
4. The memory stick could hold other types of information such as lyrics, videos, interviews, interactivites..etc...if a reasonable PC/MAC adapter unit was used or if the player had an LCD.
Well, that's my opinion, but hey, what do I know? I'm just a 15 year old.
VR Pac Man, eh?
Well, just one more step towards making totally immersive VR game play...Doom and Half Life would be so l33t..Hell, just running around shooting headcrabs and soldiers would be fun enough..
Another cool thing would be, though extremely far off, VR lives...Just imagine: The Sims VR, or There VR....Schweet...
Don't you just love waking up to that fresh "I'll sue your ass" smell? So much more satisfying when the little guys take a stand.
For those about to rebel, We salute you!
cheers
First off, lets get the Matrix off of my chest..
;-)-
:D
I think that the first one will always be the best in the trilogy. The whole "new" idea of a computer-controlled world introduced to mainstream culture in a techie/action, but easy- to-follow-for-most sort of way was inspiring.
Reloaded, I'm sorry, but it just made me want to dive into a vat of mercury...Too much action, not enough story/mythology..Though, it was the W's brainchild and it's better than I could do, so I must give it at least some credibility.
Now, regarding the newest installment of that wacky mindjob we call The Matrix, I have to put it out there that I thought Revelations was a refreshing bit of cinema after the Hell that was "Reloaded", even though the ending lacked a bit in dialouge and character follow ups. This may sound a bit odd, but I missed the original Oracle..(anyone else out there?)...Maybe the original's contract was terminated, or it could be deliberate...either way, I think the original was way better at acting and was more familiar (in behavior and in general) to the audience. I also didn't like how they just left Neo dead and that was it...no further story or anything. All-in-all, it was relatively good..
-whew-
Ok, now for the LOTR opinions
FOTOR: Good
TTT:Better
ROTK: Will be the Best
-No, I'm not bashing Tolkien or LOTR in general, because I loved all of them way more than I ever will with The Matrices (Sp?). I just don't see why I need to touch on it when I already know the outcome
ok, i'm done
cheers
Maybe they just like Linux....?
It IS possible, you know..
-austin
NEVER CONFORM.
Well, it's nearing 5 PM Eastern here in Indiana. No new sun yet....It's alright, though.../sarcasm/We all know that those fission reactions take some time to start up.../sarcasm/
;-)
You guys give me a buzz when the unthinkable happens, I'll be getting my cans of Ensure ready
Ah yes, but will it run Linux?
>:(
I should've opted for "Anonymous coward"