Has Nintendo stated what their position will be with regard to independent and small developers, and small-production alternative uses?
This new controller could open up so many possibilities that I hope they won't try to contain and control the uses of the new console too much. I'm thinking all kinds of alternative uses like therapeutic interactive applications (physical and psychological), special input programs for people with various types of impairments, and probably other stuff that I haven't really thought about yet.
I think that making the console more accessible to independent game developers could also contribute to the success of the console, either by the sheer variety of games that could be produced, or by the release of innovative sleeper hits by some unknown developer.
If this anecdote is any indication of Nintendo's future, I think they are going to do well. I have never owned a regular Nintendo console before (I did buy a gameboy SP that I've barely ever used). When I heard about the Revolution allowing dowloads of their back library, it got my interest. I thought I would probably consider it. Now the announcement of the new controller with all its potential makes the Revolution a must buy for me. I just hope they really get the technology refined and perfected before releasing it.
Interesting... I wonder why France and these other countries haven't made a huge push to convert to hydrogen cars yet. If they could provide the energy for it easily and cheaply, it seems that to do so would provide a huge boost for their economies.
It's not just you. NPR did a story on this within the last couple of years, and I remember they quoted statistics about the percentage of "major IT projects" that fail. It was something enormous, like 47% or something, maybe it was even higher. Unfortunately I don't have a link for it, but they specifically mentioned the FBI and IRS complete overhauls that were attempted over the last few years. They spent millions upon millions upon millions of dollars on those projects and they never worked. So, I think you are exactly on the money.
Reading about arcnet certainly brought back some memories, but read the link he provided to see what they are using it for nowadays (I had no idea). It's likely that the optical stuff just isn't rugged enough for their use. Plus they don't need the speed.
Another vote for DV Rack. I have never used it myself and have no connection whatsoever to the company, but it has a very good reputation with professionals in the video production message boards.
I was thinking the same thing. Those guys just rule. Give another few points to process explorer for the fact that it can kill (protected?) processes that task manager can't, as well as entire process trees at once, and individual threads within processes. All of that has come in very handy when cleaning spyware.
I was thinking about this yesterday. What really should be done is that resale of domain names should not be allowed. That would take the profit incentive away from the squatters.
Too bad you wouldn't touch it. The VX2100 is basically the PD170 without the XLR mic adapters and DVCam. You can buy an adapter to plug XLR mics to the VX2100.
It has better low-light capability (because of bigger CCD chips) and ergonomics than the PDX10, although the PDX10 does have the advantage over both the VX2100 and the PD170 of having true 16:9 CCDs for widescreen format.
The Sony VX2100 and PD170 (they're almost the same camera, but the PD170 has a few more professional features) are generally considered the most rugged and reliable mini-dv cameras around. I've heard some statistics and general anecdotal evidence indicating that they're much more durable than the Panasonic and Canon models in the same range.
They are favorites among skateboard video makers, documentarians (), and professional videographers in general. I have heard people talk about having dropped, kicked, and generally abused these
I don't know your price range, but the VX2100 runs about $2300 and the PD170 about $2700 new.
By the way, before anyone thinks I'm a sony fanboy, know that my personal camcorder is a Panasonic. Other brands have other desirable features, but at that price range and in terms of ruggedness/durability, the sonys are it.
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Has Nintendo stated what their position will be with regard to independent and small developers, and small-production alternative uses?
This new controller could open up so many possibilities that I hope they won't try to contain and control the uses of the new console too much. I'm thinking all kinds of alternative uses like therapeutic interactive applications (physical and psychological), special input programs for people with various types of impairments, and probably other stuff that I haven't really thought about yet.
I think that making the console more accessible to independent game developers could also contribute to the success of the console, either by the sheer variety of games that could be produced, or by the release of innovative sleeper hits by some unknown developer.
If this anecdote is any indication of Nintendo's future, I think they are going to do well. I have never owned a regular Nintendo console before (I did buy a gameboy SP that I've barely ever used). When I heard about the Revolution allowing dowloads of their back library, it got my interest. I thought I would probably consider it. Now the announcement of the new controller with all its potential makes the Revolution a must buy for me. I just hope they really get the technology refined and perfected before releasing it.
A brief overview of the dispute that's been running for over 20 years: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/361 0523.stm
Interesting... I wonder why France and these other countries haven't made a huge push to convert to hydrogen cars yet. If they could provide the energy for it easily and cheaply, it seems that to do so would provide a huge boost for their economies.
It's not just you. NPR did a story on this within the last couple of years, and I remember they quoted statistics about the percentage of "major IT projects" that fail. It was something enormous, like 47% or something, maybe it was even higher. Unfortunately I don't have a link for it, but they specifically mentioned the FBI and IRS complete overhauls that were attempted over the last few years. They spent millions upon millions upon millions of dollars on those projects and they never worked. So, I think you are exactly on the money.
Reading about arcnet certainly brought back some memories, but read the link he provided to see what they are using it for nowadays (I had no idea). It's likely that the optical stuff just isn't rugged enough for their use. Plus they don't need the speed.
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Yes, or better know as Windows VISTA (Virus Infection, Spyware, Trojans, Adware)*
*I didn't come up with this - I read it on some message board, but thought it was funny.
Late reply, but I did find a link to the source of this: http://www.exxonmobil.co.uk/UK-English/Newsroom/UK _NR_Speech_EO_150904.asp
I'm responding mostly to keep track of this post. Thank you for posting this, very informative!
Another vote for DV Rack. I have never used it myself and have no connection whatsoever to the company, but it has a very good reputation with professionals in the video production message boards.
I was thinking the same thing. Those guys just rule. Give another few points to process explorer for the fact that it can kill (protected?) processes that task manager can't, as well as entire process trees at once, and individual threads within processes. All of that has come in very handy when cleaning spyware.
I was thinking about this yesterday. What really should be done is that resale of domain names should not be allowed. That would take the profit incentive away from the squatters.
Who knew that Mr. Grier, the hall monitor with the short leg on "In Living Color" was a closet math geek? :-)
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Too bad you wouldn't touch it. The VX2100 is basically the PD170 without the XLR mic adapters and DVCam. You can buy an adapter to plug XLR mics to the VX2100.
It has better low-light capability (because of bigger CCD chips) and ergonomics than the PDX10, although the PDX10 does have the advantage over both the VX2100 and the PD170 of having true 16:9 CCDs for widescreen format.
The Sony VX2100 and PD170 (they're almost the same camera, but the PD170 has a few more professional features) are generally considered the most rugged and reliable mini-dv cameras around. I've heard some statistics and general anecdotal evidence indicating that they're much more durable than the Panasonic and Canon models in the same range.
They are favorites among skateboard video makers, documentarians (), and professional videographers in general. I have heard people talk about having dropped, kicked, and generally abused these
I don't know your price range, but the VX2100 runs about $2300 and the PD170 about $2700 new.
By the way, before anyone thinks I'm a sony fanboy, know that my personal camcorder is a Panasonic. Other brands have other desirable features, but at that price range and in terms of ruggedness/durability, the sonys are it.
Good luck!
cards to choose from? :)
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