The first comment to any article about Java on slashdot is by someone who always trolls Java as Anonymous Coward.
What about java's promise of 'write-once, run anywhere'..more like, write-once, maintain 5 different versions of the JRE, each at 100Mb+.
That's up to the SUN Java Runtime Environment developers not the public that codes in Java
Seems fitting that with most cellphones these days, being nothing more than over-priced toys, that just happen to be able to occasionally make and receive calls, that they use a fragmented, broken toy programming language.
Toy? Where have you been, it's been a "toy" in japan since the late 90s. The United States is just now catching up to the innovations of the cellular phone in Japan.
This is the age of information and there are many that want information on the go or entertainment while waiting for the bus.
It would have been better if they actually built a datacenter in Chicago.
The MTC is at Clark / Lake blue line station downtown Chicago
Everything south of the loop is cheap as far south as Bronzeville to Hyde Park
Chicago rarely becomes immobile due to a winter storm: 2006's harsh winter storms brought the suburbs to a halt yet Chicago streets and expressways were drivable
Chicago is the transportation hub and networking hub of the Midwest
You can download one game finish the download and start another. While that one is downloading you can play the game you just downloaded.
You're still going to have install steam if it's the PC version.
Resell credit retort: Gamestop rips you off when it comes to resell value. Gamecrazy does a better job yet they don't sell PC games. The more I don't buy console games the more I can spend on PC games.
Physical media retort: Your backup is your credit card number and your (Steam/Ea Link/etc) login. If you ever lose the game or purchase another system, just reinstall Steam and you'll have access to all the games you purchased from Valve.
Faster retort: With today's bandwidth availability in the United States you can obtain the game within an hour. Some games like World of Warcraft still require that you download 4 GB of updates even if you purchase the retail version.
Printed literature retort: Welcome to the paperless generation! If i need guides or assistance there are online guides such as Thottbot.com that give me all the information I need. We need to save some trees.
Swag retort: Actually you do. (Command and Conquer 3 Pre-purchase via EA Link)
Store Discounts retort: Discounts do not come until the game has reached a certain age. However GameStop is known to keep PC games like C&C3 at $49.95 for the last 6 months and console games like Disgaea at $49.95 for over a year. Also, have you ever thought why Episode 1 and Half Life 2 was included in the Orange box? Because it's cheaper on steam. With the orange box you get an even bigger discount.
Local support retort: The people (In my experience) at Gamestop have very little knowledge of PC gaming. All the information I need I can get from my friends or directly from the Companies (Valve and EA)
Health: I get plenty of fresh air because I work FULL TIME during the week and go shopping and run errands on the weekends. Whenever I get a chance I'll play some Pump it up.
I suggest you think about how much companies can save by minimizing the cost of printing per SKU. There's a reason why PC gaming boxes shrunk from large dimensions to hand sized boxes to not having to print a box.
It can make the GF happy and you get a game to boot!
I save money by not traveling to GameStop which gives me more funds to go on a plane and visit her in Florida.
Gamstop has the smallest selection of PC games for any retail store. Why bother buying the box at gamestop when you can download directly from Valve for a cheaper price because it excludes taxes.
We (as Americans) need to bring the Jury Duty selection system under reform.
There are way too many people abusing a right that was given to them by lying about their stances and history within court.
I know I can weasel my way out of Jury Duty yet I feel compelled to perform my service truthfully because of the many individuals before me who fought for this right.
He said other applications can be developed for the product. Professional sports players, for example, can use it to find ways to relax before competition.
Should have given one of these to Rex Grossman last night.
Guy In Cart: Lovie? What's it like to have Comcast?
Lovie: Well, when downloading a song do you ever get the similar feeling of watching a Bears game when Rex throws a 30 yard pass to Mushin for a touchdown.
Guy In cart: No. I have AT&T
Lovie gets in his car and starts chuckling as he drives off
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There are Java profiles that work across most cellphones. Most of the new phones implement the profiles with ease.
The first comment to any article about Java on slashdot is by someone who always trolls Java as Anonymous Coward.That's up to the SUN Java Runtime Environment developers not the public that codes in Java
Toy? Where have you been, it's been a "toy" in japan since the late 90s. The United States is just now catching up to the innovations of the cellular phone in Japan.
This is the age of information and there are many that want information on the go or entertainment while waiting for the bus.
Everyone is more familiar with MP3. ATRAC AACS is great yet why not have a DRM free MP3 format?
Old Country Buffet, Mcdonalds and Subway are also close by.
WHoops 8 year. Sorry for the typo. This is why I must use the preview button more often.
1999 and 2007 is a 6 year difference. Most of the ComEd power infrastructure has changed.
Union? where? Like the union that is still protesting at the Hilton for over 5 years?
It's near an expressway fork: I-88(Southwest, I-294, I-290
There's a Portillos near by; I don't think anyone will be starving.
It's great that you hate the song yet, "this is my girlfriend's favorite song".
There's more to this song than an opportunity for the Disc Jockey to drop kids off at the pool.
Oh wow my girlfriend's favorite song, "Slow Ride" as made famous by FogHat, is the first song listed and in Tier 1. I can do Tier 1 songs in sleep!
Looks like I'll be rocking out to GHIII in my underwear while wooing my girl at the same time. ^_^
You can download one game finish the download and start another. While that one is downloading you can play the game you just downloaded. You're still going to have install steam if it's the PC version.
Uh? Check your spam folder?
BTW, the pre-order at GameStop didn't grant you access to play Team Fortress 2 for weeks before the official release.
- Resell credit retort: Gamestop rips you off when it comes to resell value. Gamecrazy does a better job yet they don't sell PC games. The more I don't buy console games the more I can spend on PC games.
- Physical media retort: Your backup is your credit card number and your (Steam/Ea Link/etc) login. If you ever lose the game or purchase another system, just reinstall Steam and you'll have access to all the games you purchased from Valve.
- Faster retort: With today's bandwidth availability in the United States you can obtain the game within an hour. Some games like World of Warcraft still require that you download 4 GB of updates even if you purchase the retail version.
- Printed literature retort: Welcome to the paperless generation! If i need guides or assistance there are online guides such as Thottbot.com that give me all the information I need. We need to save some trees.
- Swag retort: Actually you do. (Command and Conquer 3 Pre-purchase via EA Link)
- Store Discounts retort: Discounts do not come until the game has reached a certain age. However GameStop is known to keep PC games like C&C3 at $49.95 for the last 6 months and console games like Disgaea at $49.95 for over a year. Also, have you ever thought why Episode 1 and Half Life 2 was included in the Orange box? Because it's cheaper on steam. With the orange box you get an even bigger discount.
- Local support retort: The people (In my experience) at Gamestop have very little knowledge of PC gaming. All the information I need I can get from my friends or directly from the Companies (Valve and EA)
- Health: I get plenty of fresh air because I work FULL TIME during the week and go shopping and run errands on the weekends. Whenever I get a chance I'll play some Pump it up.
I suggest you think about how much companies can save by minimizing the cost of printing per SKU. There's a reason why PC gaming boxes shrunk from large dimensions to hand sized boxes to not having to print a box. I save money by not traveling to GameStop which gives me more funds to go on a plane and visit her in Florida.You're reading the market wrong, Console gaming is on the incline
Gamstop has the smallest selection of PC games for any retail store. Why bother buying the box at gamestop when you can download directly from Valve for a cheaper price because it excludes taxes.
Dupes happen all the time, you must be new around here.
Why not integrate xkcd into Slashdot?
Penny-Arcade is doing wonders for Steam(VALVe)
Pac-Man and Super Mario Brothers ARE violent.
In Pac-Man you consume ghosts and Super Mario Brothers you throw shells at enemies and stomp the heads of others.
We (as Americans) need to bring the Jury Duty selection system under reform.
There are way too many people abusing a right that was given to them by lying about their stances and history within court.
I know I can weasel my way out of Jury Duty yet I feel compelled to perform my service truthfully because of the many individuals before me who fought for this right.
I bet all 12 were selected by answering Yes to the question "Do you think stealing music is illegal?"
Guy In Cart: Lovie? What's it like to have Comcast?
Lovie: Well, when downloading a song do you ever get the similar feeling of watching a Bears game when Rex throws a 30 yard pass to Mushin for a touchdown.
Guy In cart: No. I have AT&T
Lovie gets in his car and starts chuckling as he drives off