I guess it makes sense in theory... but in all my time of watching ER, I've never noticed a Gateway computer. I think may have actually noticed a computer once or twice. The show isn't about the computers, and therefore I have no reason to examine them. I don't know, in a practical way, it really does seem stupid to waste so much money on something people don't notice.
Man, the subject line says it all. They're going to waste massive amounts of money trying to be the cool kids. It's not gunna happen... 40 year old logic in advertising and whatnot seem to think just make it "xtreme" and it's good to go. I'm waiting to see Microsoft team up with some hardware manufacturer and come out with computers with skateboards plastered all over them or something. Their new slogan:
Microsoft; KICKING YOU RIGHT IN THE FACE SINCE 1988
Meh. This is bad as Dell trying to make "cool" gaming computers.
Perhaps the laws are different, but I don't think it's really relevant did wrong first. I mean, I'm not a big law person, but I do know that if you break into someone's home and get evidence, it's inadmissable. Sure, it could prove them guilty, but that's irrelevant. Is it the same thing, or is there some reason that the RIAA doing that is legal?
Heh, good point. In the case of a boss, then their business deserves whatever negative effects the hacking has upon it. Just since I like your comment and I don't have any, I'm making you my friend. =P
Biometrics do seem to be the solution to this problem. The problem in itself is PATHETIC, people who put no password or easy ones deserve to be hacked, or deserve to be fired, or whatever happens. It's not THAT big of a hassle.
Anywho, there are already some biometrics hardware out for people to buy, if no one has seen it yet: http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/keyboards/5f11/ plus ThinkGeek has an iris recognition camera, and a stand-alone fingerprint authenticator. The only real problem is that they're all $100+, and I'm not quite sure if all of those people are willing to pay that much money to rid themselves of a problem that can be so easily fixed for free.
I can't say I'd mind biometrics getting cheaper and then doing that, though... heh.
I don't believe there was any mention of how the kid felt about being in the movie in that entire article. I'm curious if he has even been informed that such a petition exists or not. But how do these people know he doesn't just want to put it behind him and move on with his life?
Honestly, I feel bad for this kid, but I don't think that he should be in the movie. I think it'd be appropriate if he were to go and meet the cast, whoever suggested that, but that's it. Here's something to think about. If he gets into the movie, how many die-hard fans do you think will intentionally try to do something similar so THEY can get into the movie of their dreams?
My first impressions of this game were wonderful. It's nice to see something different, such as a fully cell-shaded FPS, and many of the features described were wonderful. The user interface also looked different than usual, in a good sort of way, so I downloaded the demo to give it a try. (as a word of advice, download it here: http://downloads.ign.com/objects/572/572733d.html FilePlanet is the devil, and the IGN downloads are pretty fast, and no lines when I downloaded.)
I can't say that my first impressions were very far off. The graphics were very interesting to play with, a pleasant change of pace, actually, and very nice to your eyes. The controls are a little confusing at first, but that was easily overcome within the first few minutes of the game.
The plotline was... vaguely fuzzy, but considering it's only a demo, that's expected. However, the plot didn't seem all that stupid or anything, from what was shown, so no real complaints there. However, I feel the greatest strengths and weaknesses in this game actually lie in the fighting.
One of my first impressions when playing was that there is quite a selection of weapons. Even from the beginning. Quite interesting ones, too... you start the second level with an M-16 sort of gun and a crossbow with a scope. Pretty nice, if you ask me. However, I was finding it hard to move and evade fast enough, and I often found myself at low health, and died rather early in the second level.
This game kind of has that N64 Goldeneye feel to it, in terms of the level designs, except it's harder. The enemies seem to be roughly as tough as you, if not tougher, taking quite a bit of damage before actually dying.
But hey, if you're up for a challenge, check out this game. It's pretty nice.
I'm somewhat torn on this entire idea. First, I do agree with many people who believe that it's definitely quite old and not really neccesary at this point, however, I also agree with those who are saying that it COULD be useful. It is universal to some degree, and it doesn't require a huge degree of electronics to use.
In any case, how much longer do you think radio stations and whatnot will even be AROUND? I've already seen some internet-based radio parts... it's probably only a matter of time. They're going to evolve or die, I believe. As to which, no idea.
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I guess it makes sense in theory... but in all my time of watching ER, I've never noticed a Gateway computer. I think may have actually noticed a computer once or twice. The show isn't about the computers, and therefore I have no reason to examine them. I don't know, in a practical way, it really does seem stupid to waste so much money on something people don't notice.
Man, the subject line says it all. They're going to waste massive amounts of money trying to be the cool kids. It's not gunna happen... 40 year old logic in advertising and whatnot seem to think just make it "xtreme" and it's good to go. I'm waiting to see Microsoft team up with some hardware manufacturer and come out with computers with skateboards plastered all over them or something. Their new slogan: Microsoft; KICKING YOU RIGHT IN THE FACE SINCE 1988 Meh. This is bad as Dell trying to make "cool" gaming computers.
Perhaps the laws are different, but I don't think it's really relevant did wrong first. I mean, I'm not a big law person, but I do know that if you break into someone's home and get evidence, it's inadmissable. Sure, it could prove them guilty, but that's irrelevant. Is it the same thing, or is there some reason that the RIAA doing that is legal?
Heh, good point. In the case of a boss, then their business deserves whatever negative effects the hacking has upon it. Just since I like your comment and I don't have any, I'm making you my friend. =P
Biometrics do seem to be the solution to this problem. The problem in itself is PATHETIC, people who put no password or easy ones deserve to be hacked, or deserve to be fired, or whatever happens. It's not THAT big of a hassle.
s /5f11/ plus ThinkGeek has an iris recognition camera, and a stand-alone fingerprint authenticator. The only real problem is that they're all $100+, and I'm not quite sure if all of those people are willing to pay that much money to rid themselves of a problem that can be so easily fixed for free.
Anywho, there are already some biometrics hardware out for people to buy, if no one has seen it yet: http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/keyboard
I can't say I'd mind biometrics getting cheaper and then doing that, though... heh.
I don't believe there was any mention of how the kid felt about being in the movie in that entire article. I'm curious if he has even been informed that such a petition exists or not. But how do these people know he doesn't just want to put it behind him and move on with his life?
Honestly, I feel bad for this kid, but I don't think that he should be in the movie. I think it'd be appropriate if he were to go and meet the cast, whoever suggested that, but that's it. Here's something to think about. If he gets into the movie, how many die-hard fans do you think will intentionally try to do something similar so THEY can get into the movie of their dreams?
My first impressions of this game were wonderful. It's nice to see something different, such as a fully cell-shaded FPS, and many of the features described were wonderful. The user interface also looked different than usual, in a good sort of way, so I downloaded the demo to give it a try. (as a word of advice, download it here: http://downloads.ign.com/objects/572/572733d.html FilePlanet is the devil, and the IGN downloads are pretty fast, and no lines when I downloaded.)
I can't say that my first impressions were very far off. The graphics were very interesting to play with, a pleasant change of pace, actually, and very nice to your eyes. The controls are a little confusing at first, but that was easily overcome within the first few minutes of the game.
The plotline was... vaguely fuzzy, but considering it's only a demo, that's expected. However, the plot didn't seem all that stupid or anything, from what was shown, so no real complaints there. However, I feel the greatest strengths and weaknesses in this game actually lie in the fighting.
One of my first impressions when playing was that there is quite a selection of weapons. Even from the beginning. Quite interesting ones, too... you start the second level with an M-16 sort of gun and a crossbow with a scope. Pretty nice, if you ask me. However, I was finding it hard to move and evade fast enough, and I often found myself at low health, and died rather early in the second level.
This game kind of has that N64 Goldeneye feel to it, in terms of the level designs, except it's harder. The enemies seem to be roughly as tough as you, if not tougher, taking quite a bit of damage before actually dying.
But hey, if you're up for a challenge, check out this game. It's pretty nice.
I'm somewhat torn on this entire idea. First, I do agree with many people who believe that it's definitely quite old and not really neccesary at this point, however, I also agree with those who are saying that it COULD be useful. It is universal to some degree, and it doesn't require a huge degree of electronics to use. In any case, how much longer do you think radio stations and whatnot will even be AROUND? I've already seen some internet-based radio parts... it's probably only a matter of time. They're going to evolve or die, I believe. As to which, no idea.