I've tried Q3 on my laptops (a ThinkPad 570 and a sorta-new Dell C640), and the LCD screen makes any FPS almost completely unplayable IMO. Its just not as fluid as the CRT on my computer desk. 2D games that don't require 30-60 frames-per-second work fine, but anything that needs to redraw the screen that fast just doesn't play well.
Of course, YMMV. I'm sure there are plenty of people who don't mind FPS-type games on their laptops. I just couldn't play without having to resort to a docking station with external CRT display.
My only problem with Graffiti is that it doesn't learn from the user. I think we are a few years off from including a learned method of input in a PDA, but I do find many instances where I try to write an "x" and it comes out as an "h" or a "p" on my Handspring Visor. This is after using my Visor daily for the last 2 or so years (probably need to get an upgraded model, since 2 years is nearly abacus-equivalency in the PDA world).
Palm took me less than 3 days to get down, when I started using Graffiti on a regular basis. QWERTY is a different story, as its the standard for keyboards (unless you count DVORAK, which I really don't). Trying to learn a new method of typing/character input that isn't a standard across the board isn't worth it IMO.
I'd rather just get something slightly bigger (like a Transmeta-powered laptop) that does use a standard keyboard layout.
Compare a 192kbit MP3 to a piece of vinyl and in many cases you can hear the difference. Quite often, you can hear the difference between a CD and vinyl as well.
I've noticed that most high-frequency sounds don't really translate too well with MP3s. I produce music and most of my hi-hat and high-octave synths definitely have artifacts. This is most likely because I'm still learning how to mix instruments, but I have noticed some of the same behavior on CDs that I've ripped (at 160kbps and 192kbps). The true solution would be to give consumers DAT tapes or vinyl.
Of course, DAT isn't really an option for your average listener and vinyl doesn't translate to digital all too well for the consumer market (when was the last time you saw an mp3-capable turntable?). Granted, they both sell, but to the upper 15th-or-so percentile of music enthusiasts, DJs, and recording artists.
The Firebird BBS is trademarked as "Firebird BBS". The Firebird database, and now the Mozilla browser, are trademarked as "Firebird". Therein lies the conflict.
There's actually quite a bit of useful information in the MozillaZine article the story references.
Not very educational (although it does teach the more traditional Battleship process of elimination method), but it meets the remainder of your requirements and is quite fun.
Our society does not tolerate the use of dangerous drugs. Federal enforcement of drug control regulations is a success. Alcohol is a dangerous drug, and the people have consistently shown an inability to use it without causing death and destruction. If you have a medical reason for using alcohol, then you should be able to get a prescription for it. Otherwise, possession and sale should be treated exactly like the other dangerous drugs.
I agree completely.
I also believe that Pez(TM) are a truely harmful substance for today's society. No legalization of these harmful hyperactivity-inducing sugar substances is possible. Many children have lost good teeth to these vile abominations, and they must be destroyed and removed from the face of this good Christian America we all call home.
Thank you, citizen. You've alerted me to the true horrors in the world.
I have a genuine Spam(TM) key on my keychain. Its been there since grade school (a looooong time ago). I always had the strangest notion that one day, if I ever ran away from home, I would walk along some railroad tracks and come across a dead hobo with a backpack full of Spam(TM). I always assumed that he would have lost the key, partly because he was a hobo, but mostly because he was a dead hobo.
The key is still on my keychain, probably the only thing (besides my imagination and various birthmarks) that I've ever kept for so long.
If you only want to send out files, you might want to stick with the warm fuzzy feeling by knowing you've only got apache exposed to the outside world.
Even better, use a chrooted thttpd without all of the fuss of apache plus a jail environment. It serves quite well for one-way distribution of publicly-available files.
You are totally diluted if you think a credit report is any reflection on someone's character. Their past job history, experience, references, and accomplishments are a reflection, not some rating by a credit processing company.
Credit history is only useful in the application of acquiring more credit. In fact, the only situation where credit and employment should mix AT ALL is if he is applying for a business loan. Creditors and banks use credit information to determine how likely you are to repay debt. You don't repay debt at work, so a credit history is completely unnecessary. If you can't get a pulse of someone's character by their resume, an interview, or a references check, then you have no business hiring anybody to begin with.
You could invent a drug that makes a children fly around the room, but if it doesn't taste good they won't take it.
Ever had to drink that iodine solution that helps your insides show-up under a CAT scan? That has to be some of the most unpleasant stuff in existance, and they make you drink like 4 cups in a row. I personally would feel better knowing that the next time I need a CAT scan, I'll get 4 chocolate sundaes first.:)
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I've tried Q3 on my laptops (a ThinkPad 570 and a sorta-new Dell C640), and the LCD screen makes any FPS almost completely unplayable IMO. Its just not as fluid as the CRT on my computer desk. 2D games that don't require 30-60 frames-per-second work fine, but anything that needs to redraw the screen that fast just doesn't play well.
Of course, YMMV. I'm sure there are plenty of people who don't mind FPS-type games on their laptops. I just couldn't play without having to resort to a docking station with external CRT display.
My only problem with Graffiti is that it doesn't learn from the user. I think we are a few years off from including a learned method of input in a PDA, but I do find many instances where I try to write an "x" and it comes out as an "h" or a "p" on my Handspring Visor. This is after using my Visor daily for the last 2 or so years (probably need to get an upgraded model, since 2 years is nearly abacus-equivalency in the PDA world).
If they include any half way decent 3D chipset this thing could be a really cool $1200+ handheld game.
If they include any halfway decent 3D chipset, you could probably fry eggs on the thing.
Palm took me less than 3 days to get down, when I started using Graffiti on a regular basis. QWERTY is a different story, as its the standard for keyboards (unless you count DVORAK, which I really don't). Trying to learn a new method of typing/character input that isn't a standard across the board isn't worth it IMO.
I'd rather just get something slightly bigger (like a Transmeta-powered laptop) that does use a standard keyboard layout.
You have a propane-powered septic tank?
Compare a 192kbit MP3 to a piece of vinyl and in many cases you can hear the difference. Quite often, you can hear the difference between a CD and vinyl as well.
I've noticed that most high-frequency sounds don't really translate too well with MP3s. I produce music and most of my hi-hat and high-octave synths definitely have artifacts. This is most likely because I'm still learning how to mix instruments, but I have noticed some of the same behavior on CDs that I've ripped (at 160kbps and 192kbps). The true solution would be to give consumers DAT tapes or vinyl.
Of course, DAT isn't really an option for your average listener and vinyl doesn't translate to digital all too well for the consumer market (when was the last time you saw an mp3-capable turntable?). Granted, they both sell, but to the upper 15th-or-so percentile of music enthusiasts, DJs, and recording artists.
In the RIAA's econimics, they equate to the same dollar value.
You forgot the really cool OpenBSD song they now include with each CD sale.
:)
I preordered my 3.3 CD last weekend
You forgot about the huge IZOD sticker on the back window.
The Firebird BBS is trademarked as "Firebird BBS". The Firebird database, and now the Mozilla browser, are trademarked as "Firebird". Therein lies the conflict.
There's actually quite a bit of useful information in the MozillaZine article the story references.
Maybe we should call the new lightweight Moz browser Pinto.
He's too busy ordering out of 6000 copies of L.L. Bean, Publisher's Clearinghouse and What On Earth! to notice.
Not very educational (although it does teach the more traditional Battleship process of elimination method), but it meets the remainder of your requirements and is quite fun.
Battlechips
Never met that kid at my high school.
Oh, and did you hear about the new RFC for new security measures in IPv4?
I just got my 5 superanifty mod points, and its 15 minutes (EST) into April Fools' Day. How in the hell am I supposed to use these things now?
Our society does not tolerate the use of dangerous drugs. Federal enforcement of drug control regulations is a success. Alcohol is a dangerous drug, and the people have consistently shown an inability to use it without causing death and destruction. If you have a medical reason for using alcohol, then you should be able to get a prescription for it. Otherwise, possession and sale should be treated exactly like the other dangerous drugs.
I agree completely.
I also believe that Pez(TM) are a truely harmful substance for today's society. No legalization of these harmful hyperactivity-inducing sugar substances is possible. Many children have lost good teeth to these vile abominations, and they must be destroyed and removed from the face of this good Christian America we all call home.
Thank you, citizen. You've alerted me to the true horrors in the world.
Sincerely,
J. Ashcroft
I have a genuine Spam(TM) key on my keychain. Its been there since grade school (a looooong time ago). I always had the strangest notion that one day, if I ever ran away from home, I would walk along some railroad tracks and come across a dead hobo with a backpack full of Spam(TM). I always assumed that he would have lost the key, partly because he was a hobo, but mostly because he was a dead hobo.
The key is still on my keychain, probably the only thing (besides my imagination and various birthmarks) that I've ever kept for so long.
Very strange, and unreproducable here. When I open the kitchensink.xml doc locally, it works.
Have you installed 1.0.2? It improves the initial load time.
1) Someone reads the document, remembers it, and later recalls it at a non DRM computer.
This is a bug, and will be fixed in the next version of Microsoft's Thought Management Server v2.0
If you only want to send out files, you might want to stick with the warm fuzzy feeling by knowing you've only got apache exposed to the outside world.
Even better, use a chrooted thttpd without all of the fuss of apache plus a jail environment. It serves quite well for one-way distribution of publicly-available files.
just do what I do and mail people newly-obseleted floppy disks
If they don't post the EULA clearly on the package the customer is purchasing, there will be always be the possibility of a lawsuit.
You are totally diluted if you think a credit report is any reflection on someone's character. Their past job history, experience, references, and accomplishments are a reflection, not some rating by a credit processing company.
Credit history is only useful in the application of acquiring more credit. In fact, the only situation where credit and employment should mix AT ALL is if he is applying for a business loan. Creditors and banks use credit information to determine how likely you are to repay debt. You don't repay debt at work, so a credit history is completely unnecessary. If you can't get a pulse of someone's character by their resume, an interview, or a references check, then you have no business hiring anybody to begin with.
One word:
:)
Children.
You could invent a drug that makes a children fly around the room, but if it doesn't taste good they won't take it.
Ever had to drink that iodine solution that helps your insides show-up under a CAT scan? That has to be some of the most unpleasant stuff in existance, and they make you drink like 4 cups in a row. I personally would feel better knowing that the next time I need a CAT scan, I'll get 4 chocolate sundaes first.