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  1. Re:These figures are impressive on U.S. Home Internet Access up to 75% · · Score: 1

    I didn't for about six months. If it weren't for the wife, I probably still wouldn't, considering all I watch are a couple of things on Adult Swim.

  2. Re:Windows isn't much better on Open-Source Software and "The Luxury of Ignorance" · · Score: 1

    Funny, that, considering every JetDirect enabled printer I've ever used including a CD that does all of that for you. Heck, they even do network discovery using multiple protocols through broadcast traffic. I can't use that on our LAN because of switch restrictions on broadcasts, but it doesn't much matter, since I have to know the printers IP anyways, and, guess what... the installer includes a spot where you can skip the broadcast search (clearly labeled, no less) and input your choice of IP address, MAC, or broadcast name. Not that it matters much to me, given I use a print server and only set them up once, then let my login script take care of the actual mounting of the printer.

  3. Re:Torrents of Both Trailers on GitS Sequel and Appleseed Remake Are Coming · · Score: 1

    Strange, considering I'm watching the download right now...

  4. Re:Not the biggest problem. on Electronic Arts' Domination Of The Market - Bad? · · Score: 1

    More of an issue is that games are so much more expensive now that anyone willing to invest the money at all to cover a development budget is likely to be a lot less willing to take risks.
    ...as opposed to the days when SNES and N64 games retailed for US$60-80 each?

  5. Re:Don't reward these people! on Stores Neglecting Old Videogame Packaging? · · Score: 1

    Because it's legal. It's hard to bring folks up in a lathering froth against something that a) saves people money and b) is perfectly legal.

  6. Re:I know you were kidding but... on Crack the Pepsi iTunes Promo Code · · Score: 2, Insightful

    ...unless of course you drink the stuff anyways, in which case it's either a free 99 cent song or a 99 cent discount on the cost of the drink :p

  7. Re:Samurai Jack on Sega On Western Games, Samurai Jack, Astro Boy · · Score: 2, Informative

    That's because GameSpot is stupid. Refresh the page and things'll be spaced properly.

  8. Re:Can anyone explain this? on On FPS Sniping And The Ruination Of Gameplay · · Score: 1

    Nerf = Change existing play balance so as to weaken a given item/spell/strategy, etc.

  9. Re:It'd be nightmare on Gaming With An Opponent Who's 'Over There'? · · Score: 1

    Oh, my. I must've missed the part where there were RACING GAMES and TETRIS available for play on Live.

  10. Re:If I remember correctly, on Adaptive AI in Games - Does it Really Work? · · Score: 1

    Nitpick... it's 10th Kyu to 1st and 1st Dan to 10th That is all.

  11. Re:Waaaahhhhhhh.... on MPAA Fights Pirates with Gentle Threats · · Score: 1

    Maybe he is (I, myself, have relatives in this situation) HOWEVER... the RIAA hasn't sued foreign nationals, nor is it likely the MPAA could. The lawsuits in Canada were initiated by the Canadian equivalent of the RIAA. Any threat of direct lawsuit is a threat only to US residents. Oh, and let's not forget that the price of a DVD can be anywhere from $7-$25, depending on the title.

  12. Re:"Now Playing" plugin on iTunes 4.2 and QuickTime 6.5 · · Score: 1

    There's a Currently Playing plugin which will show Artist and Title as inactive menu options on the tray right click menu. That's all I've found so far (I do not remember where I got it from, however. :( )

  13. Re:I tried to tell them... on City Of Austin Migrating To OpenOffice.org · · Score: 1

    Using Outlook as an excuse for not switching is also irrelevant. If you've got an Exchange license, you've also got an Outlook license for each and every CAL you purchase. Ex5.5 gets you OL2000, Ex2000 gets you OL2002 (might be 200, can't be chuffed to look it up), and Ex2003 gets you OL2003. Now, if you've got stuff that relies on VBA in Word, Excel, etc., you've got an argument.

  14. Jet Set Radio on On The Quality Of Licensed Game Soundtracks · · Score: 2, Informative

    Hands down. Mostly obscure licensed tracks, but perfectly fitting the aesthetic of the game. Jet Set Radio Future wasn't quite as good, but still nice. I just wish they'd kept Dragula out of the US release (Jet Grind Radio). It's a nice song, but not in tune with the rest of the tracks.

  15. Re:Right in line with me on Steve Jobs and the State of Legal Music Downloads · · Score: 1

    Check out MyTunes for Windows If it can be shared, it can be downloaded. Stuff like this has been out for Macs for a good while, IIRC.