Maybe it's just me but even when I write very simple questions in a newsgroup or in IRC I tend to get flamed more than answered... on occassion you can find a person in the right mood but the OS is sometimes quite hard to get up and running in the first place (obviously for some hardware configs it's simple)... but usually I have a problem or two that I just can't figure out... when google has failed I tremble about the flaming that will ultimately ensue when seeking out help (even in a #linux-help type channel!)... that's my biggest annoyance and is what has kept me away from using it for quite some time... but now I have OS X so... ehhh... I feel just fine...
Who wants to start going to Toys 'R' Us (notice it's spelt Us and not U$) and/or Amazon.com and/or where ever and going to buy a Bob the Builder, mod it...
That was easy to crack! After about 20 minutes I finally figured out that they have not only the same username as I do but the same password! After that it was so easy it felt like ~...
People can complainin about T$R, Wi$ard$ of the Coa$t, and Ha$boro along with Micro$oft all they want... this is because these companies have letters easily replaced by the dollar symbol. Warhammer does not.
My thoughts exactly. Except I suppose I am torn between the two options. I think I'd like the following to happen:
You go to a website that is <browser> only. It informs you that you may experience problems with other browsers but then lets you proceed. This way the webmaster doesn't have to deal with e-mails from people saying "Your website doesn't work with version 0.236 alpha of this browser I'm writing!".
I can see where some websites might block access though... for instance in this case you running Linux or me running may Mac doesn't make it beneficial to show the webpage to us money wise. I'm not going to buy anything from them because I can't play WMA files (and I have the iTunes music store so who cares?). So neither of us are (in their eyes) potential customers hence why waste the bandwidth?
The other reason could be for data validation. If they're trying to validate forms and such the data might come through differently depending on the browser and such... it shouldn't but it might... which could screw things up somehow... maybe... that's an offshoot idea anyhow...
I certainly agree with you though and wish I could browse their site from my Mac. I think they're silly not to let the other browsers/OS's at least browse... I also wish Apple would allow people to browse the music store from their website... but... maybe someday.
Why do hot dogs buns come in packages of 8 but hot dogs come in packages of 10? Twinkies come in packages of 10.
No no no... it's to make Twinkie Wiener Sandwiches! (I'll let you poke around google if you don't know what one is... don't worry though... no links will come up asking you to purchase one)
I don't see what the big deal is. While I understand computers quite well I didn't have a clue as to what I wanted in a TV, a surround sound system, and the like. So I did "research". I browsed around the internet, asked people I knew in the know, and after a bit of reasearch found exactly the best bang for my buck. There are plenty of resources online and even at your local library to understand "things". Go use them.
Yesterday I was at my grandma's and she was downloading some patterns off the internet... I asked her, "Grandma, isn't that illegal?" She shrugged stating, "I wouldn't have bought it anyway. Plus I don't like those top 40 patterns of old ladies with pineapples on their heads. When I stitch I like to stitch indie stuff anyhow which I can't find at the local needlpoint store." I thought it made sense but somehow... I dunno... it seems like I've seen that argument elsewhere... hmmmm...
Anyhow to all you grandma's that read slashdot out there... don't buy McAll's patterns! Buy from your local neighborhood needlepoint store!
Thanks for the answer... yeah... more people comment on my sig usually than my post... it's meant to be *funny* if you've ever watched the movie UHF and remember Twinkie Wiener Sandwiches... it's okay though... I'm used to it...
And if you haven't seen UHF you make a Twinkie Wiener Sandwich as follows:
Take a Twinkie and turn it upside down. Cut it down the middle to make it into a "bun". You *do not* remove the frosting from the center. Many people ask me if you do so just to clear that up, don't.
Now take your microwaved hotdog and smoosh it down into the Twinkie. This should resemble your standard "hot dog in bun" look but with a Twinkie instead of a bun.
The final(ish) step is to put Easy Cheese on top of it. Once you've done all of that, munch away. They're actually quite good which is what's odd.
Since I can't really use either version of the game on my Mac (which is fine, it'll let me get work done:) ) is it beneficial for others for me to download via the torrent link or not? Even though I can't use the file, once I've downloaded it fully I'd only be helping the upload bandwidth I presume...
(I can hear the difference between the streamed previews and actual CD's).
I *believe* that the streamed previews are of lower quality. I listened to a few previews of songs I was going to buy and they were noticably poor but upon purchasing I found them to be "CD-Quality"... so no worries if your assumption is that the streamed version is the same quality as the purchased...
Slashdot Mirror
So the car doesn't so much have a "steering wheel" or an "engine"... but isn't the outside pretty!?
Now we just need to get the rabbit/human hybrid to be for Air Force Protection. Then the aliens will have to give in!
Don't even tempt me until there's something that can play WAV.
Anything other than genuine Ford tyres -- with the genuine Ford ID chip -- will disable your car.
Interchangeable parts - Any part you want so long as it's black... otherwise... all your tyres are belong to us!
... stop me from putting my pants on backwards? If it does that then count me in.
I just recently started playing EverWars... it's a free web based game... basically a monthly stat run but it keeps me mildly occupied at wotk...
Maybe it's just me but even when I write very simple questions in a newsgroup or in IRC I tend to get flamed more than answered... on occassion you can find a person in the right mood but the OS is sometimes quite hard to get up and running in the first place (obviously for some hardware configs it's simple)... but usually I have a problem or two that I just can't figure out... when google has failed I tremble about the flaming that will ultimately ensue when seeking out help (even in a #linux-help type channel!)... that's my biggest annoyance and is what has kept me away from using it for quite some time... but now I have OS X so... ehhh... I feel just fine...
Who wants to start going to Toys 'R' Us (notice it's spelt Us and not U$) and/or Amazon.com and/or where ever and going to buy a Bob the Builder, mod it...
and return it.
MacGamer
It lists all kinds of Mac games and if they are compatible with their Windows counterparts.
Tada. Case Closed.
*sniffle*
I have a TWIN!?
*hugs*
Why do hot dog buns come in packages of 8 when hot dogs come in quantities of 10?
.sig...
HEY! That's my
That was easy to crack! After about 20 minutes I finally figured out that they have not only the same username as I do but the same password! After that it was so easy it felt like ~...
People can complainin about T$R, Wi$ard$ of the Coa$t, and Ha$boro along with Micro$oft all they want... this is because these companies have letters easily replaced by the dollar symbol. Warhammer does not.
Never been there but the story is quite interesting and I'm sure seeing it in person wouldn't hurt either...
Coral Castle Link
I'd recommend the "Who's Ed?" link.
My thoughts exactly. Except I suppose I am torn between the two options. I think I'd like the following to happen:
You go to a website that is <browser> only. It informs you that you may experience problems with other browsers but then lets you proceed. This way the webmaster doesn't have to deal with e-mails from people saying "Your website doesn't work with version 0.236 alpha of this browser I'm writing!".
I can see where some websites might block access though... for instance in this case you running Linux or me running may Mac doesn't make it beneficial to show the webpage to us money wise. I'm not going to buy anything from them because I can't play WMA files (and I have the iTunes music store so who cares?). So neither of us are (in their eyes) potential customers hence why waste the bandwidth?
The other reason could be for data validation. If they're trying to validate forms and such the data might come through differently depending on the browser and such... it shouldn't but it might... which could screw things up somehow... maybe... that's an offshoot idea anyhow...
I certainly agree with you though and wish I could browse their site from my Mac. I think they're silly not to let the other browsers/OS's at least browse... I also wish Apple would allow people to browse the music store from their website... but... maybe someday.
Why do hot dogs buns come in packages of 8 but hot dogs come in packages of 10?
Twinkies come in packages of 10.
No no no... it's to make Twinkie Wiener Sandwiches! (I'll let you poke around google if you don't know what one is... don't worry though... no links will come up asking you to purchase one)
You forgot this one too...: www.google.com/+google&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
http://216.239.57.104/search?q=cache:zhool8dxBV4J
I don't see what the big deal is. While I understand computers quite well I didn't have a clue as to what I wanted in a TV, a surround sound system, and the like. So I did "research". I browsed around the internet, asked people I knew in the know, and after a bit of reasearch found exactly the best bang for my buck. There are plenty of resources online and even at your local library to understand "things". Go use them.
There's gotta be something in the DMCA about circumventing the Slashdot Effect. IANAL but somebody who is should check this out.
I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if 112,000 voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.
Yesterday I was at my grandma's and she was downloading some patterns off the internet... I asked her, "Grandma, isn't that illegal?" She shrugged stating, "I wouldn't have bought it anyway. Plus I don't like those top 40 patterns of old ladies with pineapples on their heads. When I stitch I like to stitch indie stuff anyhow which I can't find at the local needlpoint store." I thought it made sense but somehow... I dunno... it seems like I've seen that argument elsewhere... hmmmm...
Anyhow to all you grandma's that read slashdot out there... don't buy McAll's patterns! Buy from your local neighborhood needlepoint store!
Thanks for the answer... yeah... more people comment on my sig usually than my post... it's meant to be *funny* if you've ever watched the movie UHF and remember Twinkie Wiener Sandwiches... it's okay though... I'm used to it...
And if you haven't seen UHF you make a Twinkie Wiener Sandwich as follows:
Take a Twinkie and turn it upside down. Cut it down the middle to make it into a "bun". You *do not* remove the frosting from the center. Many people ask me if you do so just to clear that up, don't.
Now take your microwaved hotdog and smoosh it down into the Twinkie. This should resemble your standard "hot dog in bun" look but with a Twinkie instead of a bun.
The final(ish) step is to put Easy Cheese on top of it. Once you've done all of that, munch away. They're actually quite good which is what's odd.
Since I can't really use either version of the game on my Mac (which is fine, it'll let me get work done :) ) is it beneficial for others for me to download via the torrent link or not? Even though I can't use the file, once I've downloaded it fully I'd only be helping the upload bandwidth I presume...
Those people in #bookz on IRC are gonna be so excited about this...
(I can hear the difference between the streamed previews and actual CD's).
I *believe* that the streamed previews are of lower quality. I listened to a few previews of songs I was going to buy and they were noticably poor but upon purchasing I found them to be "CD-Quality"... so no worries if your assumption is that the streamed version is the same quality as the purchased...