They closed the kernel. They say this has to do with piracy issues of OSX86 (as to not have someone make one that will run on generic hardware). Big deal. Aparently, the code for the PPC kernel is still open.
Still the rest of Darwin is as open as it always was--and if you think the extent of Darwin is 'ls', then. . . well, you're wrong.
The pretty GUI has never been open, and I surmise, never will. Stop complaining, they have no obligation to open it up to the world.
With the PS3 I can email,webbrowse,instant message,google maps,etc thanks to the Net as a platform breaking the dependence on the desktop pc as the standard platform for people. None of that stuff needs any more than a marginal amount of RAM. The PS3 will be able to run Linux and all those types of application just fine with its current memory amount.
I think I missed something... when did Sony say you'd have access to a Linux desktop? You can run Linux on a lot of things, for a lot of uses. . . just because it runs linux doesn't mean you'll have access to a desktop on it
The Premium 360 ($399) comes with a 20gb hard drive.
Right now comparing Live to the PS3 online services is pointless, and I hope you all realize that. If Sony provides the same level of service as Live, then it's a win in the Sony column. They've hyped a lot of things in the past that didn't live up to the hype--at this point, it's much wiser to take a wait-and-see approach.
Expanding that house might have cost $1000, but would any westerner live in it?
Probably not, but most westerners wouldn't be in that part of the world, doing that kind of work. Thats not to say that the house wasn't what the inhabitants wanted.
Despite what you think, the entire world doesn't live like you or want to live like you. I'll be the first to agree that we should not abuse labor--anywhere--but, all those numbers need to be put in context.
No party that'd roll a fatty would succeed because marijuana is used by "bad people," grown and trafficked by "terrorists," and corrupt our "children."
And when "bad people" isn't strong enough, just replace with "terrorists."
We all thought that McCarthy killed himself, when in fact, he faked his death and now lives in a cave under Washington, DC pushing buttons, pulling string, and running the town.
I believe you'd have to use their special install tools that they give out to vendors (there is the disk with the license 5pack and the tools are probably downloadable on their website) to completely not install them... otherwise it's easy enough to get rid of the extras using Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs->Windows Components.
.NET CF 2.0 has been around for a while... in fact, you can get 2.0 on most devices except for PocketPC 2002. I believe it's the development debugging tools they are announcing.
I'm from Sun Prairie (about 15 minutes east of Madison), and when I'd return movies, it'd almost always say it was returned the day I put it in the mail, or the next. They were pretty damn fast at getting things out to me.
Another thing: some classes have homework online, and its nice to have a laptop available to work with other people on it.
The online homework I got for my physics class was pretty cool. You'd get immediate feedback on answers when you submitted them (each student had different numbers), and if you made a small mistake, it would usually know (check your signs, etc).
I'm not saying a laptop is neccessary, but is an additional convienience.
Then you have the exact same product as a new game. They can sell a new one for expensive, or a replacement for cheap. . . . I know which one I'd do if I was Sony.
I don't think it's right but they want to sell you the license to that data, on that medium. They want to eat their cake, and have it too.
While a certified used car seems to make sense, a certified used game just doesn't make sense to me.
A car is a fairly complicated mechanical and electrical system. Wear and tear is going to happen, but you don't throw away the entire car--just change some fluids, replace some parts. There is added value in the manufacturer saying all of those systems are in good condition.
An optical disk just isn't like that. You have an unreadable disk? You no longer have the product. What's the added value? You can very easily see if the case and manual are there and that the medium is in decent condition.
The only way I could see Sony making a buck on the used market is if you could sell the license to the game, and get a new disk too.
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Because the cheapest tower you're refering to isn't aimed at Joe Sixpack.
And by involved audience, you mean a blasted audience.
I saw it that way, and I wouldn't recomend it any other.
Also giving feedback helps--give negative feedback to the kids, and you'll be less likely to come across them again.
Then get the hard drive. Easy fix.
So you're saying that the PS3 is a terrorist with a gun to my head? Where's George Bush when you need him?
I'll wait for $99 HD sets while I wait for the $50 next gen players.
Sony ship a compiler with the PS3? Thats about as likely as me winning the lottery today (and no, I didn't buy a ticket).
They closed the kernel. They say this has to do with piracy issues of OSX86 (as to not have someone make one that will run on generic hardware). Big deal. Aparently, the code for the PPC kernel is still open. Still the rest of Darwin is as open as it always was--and if you think the extent of Darwin is 'ls', then. . . well, you're wrong. The pretty GUI has never been open, and I surmise, never will. Stop complaining, they have no obligation to open it up to the world.
I think I missed something... when did Sony say you'd have access to a Linux desktop? You can run Linux on a lot of things, for a lot of uses. . . just because it runs linux doesn't mean you'll have access to a desktop on it
I guess I'll believe it when I see it.
The Premium 360 ($399) comes with a 20gb hard drive. Right now comparing Live to the PS3 online services is pointless, and I hope you all realize that. If Sony provides the same level of service as Live, then it's a win in the Sony column. They've hyped a lot of things in the past that didn't live up to the hype--at this point, it's much wiser to take a wait-and-see approach.
Probably not, but most westerners wouldn't be in that part of the world, doing that kind of work. Thats not to say that the house wasn't what the inhabitants wanted.
Despite what you think, the entire world doesn't live like you or want to live like you. I'll be the first to agree that we should not abuse labor--anywhere--but, all those numbers need to be put in context.
No party that'd roll a fatty would succeed because marijuana is used by "bad people," grown and trafficked by "terrorists," and corrupt our "children."
And when "bad people" isn't strong enough, just replace with "terrorists." We all thought that McCarthy killed himself, when in fact, he faked his death and now lives in a cave under Washington, DC pushing buttons, pulling string, and running the town.
I believe you'd have to use their special install tools that they give out to vendors (there is the disk with the license 5pack and the tools are probably downloadable on their website) to completely not install them... otherwise it's easy enough to get rid of the extras using Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs->Windows Components.
Just remember: Karma is a bitch.
Never underestimate the supply of brats with rich parents.
.NET CF 2.0 has been around for a while... in fact, you can get 2.0 on most devices except for PocketPC 2002. I believe it's the development debugging tools they are announcing.
Not a problem either. There is no reality on MTV, either.
(Ever see a recent Real World or Super Sweet 16?)
Not a problem. MTV doesn't play music anymore.
I'm from Sun Prairie (about 15 minutes east of Madison), and when I'd return movies, it'd almost always say it was returned the day I put it in the mail, or the next. They were pretty damn fast at getting things out to me.
Another thing: some classes have homework online, and its nice to have a laptop available to work with other people on it. The online homework I got for my physics class was pretty cool. You'd get immediate feedback on answers when you submitted them (each student had different numbers), and if you made a small mistake, it would usually know (check your signs, etc). I'm not saying a laptop is neccessary, but is an additional convienience.
Then you have the exact same product as a new game. They can sell a new one for expensive, or a replacement for cheap. . . . I know which one I'd do if I was Sony. I don't think it's right but they want to sell you the license to that data, on that medium. They want to eat their cake, and have it too.
While a certified used car seems to make sense, a certified used game just doesn't make sense to me.
A car is a fairly complicated mechanical and electrical system. Wear and tear is going to happen, but you don't throw away the entire car--just change some fluids, replace some parts. There is added value in the manufacturer saying all of those systems are in good condition.
An optical disk just isn't like that. You have an unreadable disk? You no longer have the product. What's the added value? You can very easily see if the case and manual are there and that the medium is in decent condition.
The only way I could see Sony making a buck on the used market is if you could sell the license to the game, and get a new disk too.
I'm sorry and all. . . but I really couldn't read your post with all the "M$"s. It's really hard to take your post seriously.
Oh, silly man.
How Willy Wonka would beg to differ!