You're right, it should be celebrated and mourned. To me, it is bothersome that the Scientific community would celebrate it as thwarting "those who cling to dogma".
Dogma implies that people of faith are following something merely because it is pushed by a church and hammered into their skulls, not that people are capable of independent thought and coming to their own conclusions. As a person who does believe in some faith, I seem to be in a small minority (maybe a less vocal group) on Slashdot, but all of these articles bring up the lack of tolerance of people with differing views on both sides - both from people who support some version of Creationism and from those who hold to strict Scientific beliefs. I tend to compromise in the middle which I guess makes me a sell-out to both sides, but at least i'm clear about where I stand.
I hope that both sides can be more capable of independent thought and not snipe at each other constantly, it is child-ish and something that I thought we could have outgrown by now.
Also an iPhone owner here. After installing 1.1.1 I haven't had safari or e-mail randomly "reset" me back to the Home screen once. I'm hoping they licked most of that problem at least I haven't had it re-occur since 1.1.1. Also, I was discussing the whole lack of AIM or MSN Messenger or iChat today at work, and we came to the stupidly obvious conclusion that it is probably AT&T mandating no IM client on the iPhone. With our iPhone plans we pay $75 / month (including the taxes they never advertise) for unlimited data and 4-500 minutes as well as 200 text messages a month. I think they don't want iChat because AT&T can't monetize the text messaging. It becomes "data" and thus is unlimited by the way the plans are currently setup.
Just my two cents.. also the earphone and speakerphone volume problem seems a lot better since the 1.1.1 firmware update. I'm actually become more and more glad I got an iPhone as long as they keep providing useful updates and patches. Third-party apps is a huge step in the right direction too. Hello ApolloIM:-)
Just using a nice round number for DVDs of 5 GB (I know 360 may be less than this), so Lost Odyssey might take up 20 GB of space. If we're using that much space in art assets of large RPGs this year, what about 2 years from now? Seems like the massive 50 GB of Blu-Ray will not even be enough and by the end of the PS3 life cycle we will for sure be seeing multi-disc releases.
I'm a 360 owner but i'm not overly worried about multi-disc releases. What I am overly worried about is those developers that feel that their gameplay should have more cinematics than actual game, that seems to be a growing trend with JRPG's. Don't get me wrong, I love cinematics and story, but when you take out the interactivity it is more like you are paying for a movie than a game. I also hate inflated play-times through use of crappy random encounters, but I guess that is a staple of many RPGs and not just something that Japanese developed RPGs do.
I definitely see the Xbox 720 or whatever using some sort of higher storage format for the next-generation since by the end of this life cycle we could be getting into floppy disk ridiculousness with 10 and 12 disc releases!
Actually,
I found their list of 15 items pretty much all of my major complaints. Coming from someone who actually owns an iPhone and uses it daily..a lot..i've had basically all of the same complaints as those on that list. Stupid omissions and a lot of the things they could add with software updates (iChat / AIM/MSN Messenger support).
One main thing missing from that list for me and thousands of other customers: Louder ear speaker volume. The iPhone is way too quiet and you can't hear people if there is any background noise in the area you are in. Most people mention it as an issue, but there are a few who say their's works great so maybe it is a hardware defect of some sort. However, it is iPhone 1.0 and its only been a few months, i'm willing to wait till next year and then upgrade to iPhone 2.0 or what not which i'm sure will remedy some of these deficiencies and oversights.
True, encryption is always a good layer of security and is something that we employ. We got burned by several computer thefts of machines that contained sensitive data and since then we employ multiple layers of security. The first and possibly most important layer involves data handling guidelines based on the sensitivity of the data. Things such as Social Security #'s are not allowed to be stored locally on any University machines - they have to be stored on the private share server (LAN accessible only) that is password protected and encrypted. We also have physical security such as alarmed security locks - cut the cable and a loud alarm goes off - better than the old bicycle cable locks that you can cut with bolt cutters, at least now you get a loud alarm to accompany the action. We then have security cameras watching sensitive areas and we also have CompuTrace on all of the laptops and even on some of the desktops.
As far as being able to remotely wipe the drives, that could definitely be an issue if the other party is not dumb enough to plug the computer into the internet or wipes the hard drive AND flashes the BIOS (our computers have the BIOS installed CompuTrace that will auto-reinstall if you wipe the hard drive or change hard drives completely). I guess they should put a time bomb in the machine where if it hasn't called home in 30-days it nukes the hard drive, but that has its own even more hairy set of issues when something goes wrong and a computer that you still have gets nuked...
Browsed a little more on their website and found this tidbit: http://www.absolute.com/products-core-technology.asp
Looks like the BIOS install I was talking about only works if an OEM mfrer puts it there. I'm not sure if as a personal product you can get that functionality (self-repair even after hard drive wipe or re-image of machine). We use Gateway machines here so we have it pre-installed into the BIOS so the hard drive wipe scenario or hard drive replacement or service disable doesn't matter. The BIOS will detect it and stick the software service back on automatically. Also, if it is just monetary they will pay you (under some conditions) if they can't recover your machine.
The assumption you have here is that some thieves are not complete morons. Some thieves are smart enough to do the easy workarounds like you said, but there are others (many of them) who are not and will easily get caught. I view most of these solutions merely as "deterrence" more than an actual way of recovering the items. We had some computers stolen, we put in cameras and large signs notifying people they were under 24-hour surveillance. I think the signs are probably more effective than the actual cameras, the point is to make people wonder "Hmm, maybe I will get caught if I steal from this place, why not try something easier.."
Our University is using CompuTrace/Lo-Jack on our laptops. AFAIK, this is built into the BIOS and is not something that nuking the OS etc can remove. It allows for tracking location OR the option of remotely nuking the data on the drive to stop identity theft. It is a pretty widely used system and I think they are also responsible for the Lo-Jack system that Police Departments use to track physical equipment such as construction equipment when it is stolen.
The website is here: http://www.absolute.com/laptop-security-solutions.asp
Oh, right, that new Blu-Ray player / DVR / DVD Player that Sony came out with. I heard that they are thinking of even adding some functionality to it to play games eventually!
All jesting aside (yes the 360 does many functions too), does anyone else wonder if the console makers have strayed to far from the core purposes of the consoles themselves - to provide gaming entertainment? One of the big draws that I always saw for consoles was the idea that it was a cheaper device that you knew would work with every game you purchased, compared to the computer that, while more powerful, needed to be upgraded to keep it top of the line and often has compatibility issues with games due to the massive amount of variety in the hardware present in computers. This draw seems to have lessened in recent years though since the new consoles are coming out on faster and faster release cycles (with the new advent of releasing 'better' versions of the same console during the console's release cycle - see the 360 elite as an example of this), and also are costing more and more money so saying you can't get a decent computer to play the games on for the same price is becoming less of a reality.
For me, I want my console to play lots of games and i'm also ok with basic DVD player functionality if the console is sharing that ability due to utilizing similar media for the games. But adding all of these other extras while nice, forces me to pay for something that I may not want. I want to play games, not have an inferior (in almost every case) HD/Blu-Ray player or DVR. The stand-alone products are almost always going to include more features, be more up to date to the current, evolving industry standards, and also let you purchase it only if you want it!
The bundling of un-asked for features needs to be stopped - at least if you do this make it an optional add-on attached to an expansion port of some sort so those of us who don't want it don't pay for it (like the HD-DVD add-on for the 360).
them to spend 1.65 BILLION dollars on something if they didn't have a revenue source in mind? The existing business model of YouTube was...oh wait, there wasn't actually a business model unless selling to some bigger company counts.
I think we've all got the point that you're really mad about Microsoft not using a larger optical disc format. Your soap box has been stood upon, you don't need to pick it up and bludgeon us to death with your daily rant.
I do so hate responding to AC's, but just wanted to point out a fatal flaw in your argument. The 360 has a 20 GB base hard drive, some of which is taken up by system storage etc, but I know on my hard drive right now I have 14 GB free, odd if I only have a 7GB drive. Get your facts straight.
And your prediction would probably be wrong. They are STILL having trouble keeping the Wii in sufficient supply on the store shelves in some areas, so why lower price? It's the basic principle of supply and demand. If supply is too much and demand is weak, lower the price to change the sweet spot on the supply demand curve so they are more equal. The wii is not over-supplied (yet) and there is still sufficient demand, so lowering the price would be a stupid move for Nintendo.
At this point i'd say the 360 needs to do a $50 price drop to really keep the edge against Sony in the console wars. They are probably a lot closer to producing not at a loss at this timeframe in development too, so they should be able to afford a $50 price cut. I think Sony will be losing even more money as their manufacturing surely hasn't dropped in price that much from when they launched last fall.
Regardless of your opinion of Microsoft, they have continually impressed me with their willingness (eventual) to own up to issues with the console and extend the warranty retro-actively. I just can't see Sony doing the same thing in this situation. I feel good knowing that if I get the red rings of death (my friend already had one bout with it), that they will pay for it since my console will still be good for several more years now.
This is the "Steorn" company's technology that has been floating around for almost 2 years now, they just renamed the product to Orbo. It is supposedly in scientific validation now. The only thing I say they have going from them is not accepting any outside investment or selling stock etc. So really, if it's a hoax, its the dumbest and one of the most expensive ones ever since they've spent millions on obtaining patents for the tech all over the world. I think they truly believe they have found free energy accidentally, whether they have or not..that remains to be seen.
This is a rather silly case if I'm understanding the article correctly, but IANAL. It seems that the photographers are being screwed over by the court interpreting a Supreme Court Decision from 2001 (which GAVE more rights to freelance newspaper writers) in such a manner as to now prohibit the photographers from pursuing claims related to the "repurposing" of their content into anthologies etc.
In the 2001 decision the Supreme Court rejected the idea that paper/printed material being put onto microfilm was a valid analaogy to online databases of the same data that were indexed and searchable or CDs etc. Now the photographers are being told that the National Geographic can use their content however the heck they want even though it wasn't spelled out in the original contract and also doesn't count as a "revision" or "re-publish" of an issue?!?
I think the court is off their rocker, hopefully Greenburg will appeal to the Supreme Court to clarify this issue once and for all.
I agree. DISH DVRs are pretty nice (assuming you have DISH of course!).
You can also buy the 622 HD DVR (300 hours standard recording, 30 hours of HD content) off of e-bay for around $300 so it is considerably cheaper than the MythTV solution or buying the HD TIVO ($799.99 from them directly).
Now I guess "satellite" does count as a subscription, but you have to get the channels somehow, right?
If you look at the article the whole idea seems rather silly due to extremely limited screen real estate. It would be much better to do this idea in conjunction with this Sharp TV/Monitor that was announced a while back: http://news.cnet.co.uk/monitors/0,39029684,3919085 1,00.htm
That way each user gets the full monitor but can be using the two operating systems completely separately. That way you get the same physical real estate being taken up and don't have to buy two completely different machines. Still, I don't think the idea in general is overly practical. Can you imagine sharing your cubicle with Bob the slob working right next to you all day every day?
Does anyone else find it funny that in the Gamasutra interview he comments on the idea that when all these developers claim to the press / gamers "Oh we're fixing that etc etc" that they are lying and never do it and that it is a bad thing. And then...in the update to 1UP and IGN etc he claims "we're fixing item X you didn't like and item Y is much better now that we've fixed a code issue".
So..how long until the GPRS data user figures out "hey, I can plug in a microphone and just use Skype since its 'data' traffic". Queue the inane conversations using only "data" now. Basically restricting it to data will have no effect as VOIP has been around for a long time last time I checked..
Blegh, people should chill out and not bother everyone else when they are on an airplane.
But for some reason I can't stand Web Development at all but *love* desktop applications. My coding of choice is C#.Net or Java and i've written numerous small but useful applications that are in use at my place of employment and a few former jobs. Most of these apps are networked and use client-server interactions, but only on the intranet, not out on the internet.
I am asked quite often though, "Well why don't we just stick this on a web page and then we can get it from everywhere!" and I usually demur some and note that we dont need it to when anyone on the intranet can get to it anyway and there is no reason for some of these apps (or data) to be accessible outside of the corporate intranet.
For some reason, I just don't like ASP.Net or PHP or JavaScript, i've written small interactive web things in them, but it takes me way longer to accomplish something useful on a website than it does doing a desktop application. I suppose this probably has to do entirely with familiarity, but I also hate how slow websites typically are when you do something overly graphical or complex, whereas it runs great on the desktop application locally.
People are commenting on the issue of nozzles drying up if you don't use it very often. Assuming they haven't solved that issue, you may not have to replace the entire printhead if a few nozzles go bad. It looks like there are 11 "Memjet" chips in a standard Letter sized printhead (they show a video of the joint between nozzle chips on their website). So perhaps you can replace just one of the chips if that section of the print head goes bad?
Right except if you would READ my comment you would see that we would be providing Windows KEYBOARDS AND MICE! Thus solving the issue of any differences in the Mac keyboard/mouse which many of us don't like using (for instance I use a natural keyboard). Last time I checked, Windows DOES work with USB peripherals. Also, how do you know that the new OS X which will have boot camp integrated into (read: no longer beta product) will not have the drivers for windows to support the nice features of the trackpad on the Macbooks/Macbook Pros?
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You're right, it should be celebrated and mourned. To me, it is bothersome that the Scientific community would celebrate it as thwarting "those who cling to dogma".
Dogma implies that people of faith are following something merely because it is pushed by a church and hammered into their skulls, not that people are capable of independent thought and coming to their own conclusions. As a person who does believe in some faith, I seem to be in a small minority (maybe a less vocal group) on Slashdot, but all of these articles bring up the lack of tolerance of people with differing views on both sides - both from people who support some version of Creationism and from those who hold to strict Scientific beliefs. I tend to compromise in the middle which I guess makes me a sell-out to both sides, but at least i'm clear about where I stand.
I hope that both sides can be more capable of independent thought and not snipe at each other constantly, it is child-ish and something that I thought we could have outgrown by now.
Also an iPhone owner here. After installing 1.1.1 I haven't had safari or e-mail randomly "reset" me back to the Home screen once. I'm hoping they licked most of that problem at least I haven't had it re-occur since 1.1.1. Also, I was discussing the whole lack of AIM or MSN Messenger or iChat today at work, and we came to the stupidly obvious conclusion that it is probably AT&T mandating no IM client on the iPhone. With our iPhone plans we pay $75 / month (including the taxes they never advertise) for unlimited data and 4-500 minutes as well as 200 text messages a month. I think they don't want iChat because AT&T can't monetize the text messaging. It becomes "data" and thus is unlimited by the way the plans are currently setup.
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Just my two cents.. also the earphone and speakerphone volume problem seems a lot better since the 1.1.1 firmware update. I'm actually become more and more glad I got an iPhone as long as they keep providing useful updates and patches. Third-party apps is a huge step in the right direction too. Hello ApolloIM
Just using a nice round number for DVDs of 5 GB (I know 360 may be less than this), so Lost Odyssey might take up 20 GB of space. If we're using that much space in art assets of large RPGs this year, what about 2 years from now? Seems like the massive 50 GB of Blu-Ray will not even be enough and by the end of the PS3 life cycle we will for sure be seeing multi-disc releases. I'm a 360 owner but i'm not overly worried about multi-disc releases. What I am overly worried about is those developers that feel that their gameplay should have more cinematics than actual game, that seems to be a growing trend with JRPG's. Don't get me wrong, I love cinematics and story, but when you take out the interactivity it is more like you are paying for a movie than a game. I also hate inflated play-times through use of crappy random encounters, but I guess that is a staple of many RPGs and not just something that Japanese developed RPGs do. I definitely see the Xbox 720 or whatever using some sort of higher storage format for the next-generation since by the end of this life cycle we could be getting into floppy disk ridiculousness with 10 and 12 disc releases!
Actually, I found their list of 15 items pretty much all of my major complaints. Coming from someone who actually owns an iPhone and uses it daily..a lot..i've had basically all of the same complaints as those on that list. Stupid omissions and a lot of the things they could add with software updates (iChat / AIM /MSN Messenger support).
One main thing missing from that list for me and thousands of other customers: Louder ear speaker volume. The iPhone is way too quiet and you can't hear people if there is any background noise in the area you are in. Most people mention it as an issue, but there are a few who say their's works great so maybe it is a hardware defect of some sort. However, it is iPhone 1.0 and its only been a few months, i'm willing to wait till next year and then upgrade to iPhone 2.0 or what not which i'm sure will remedy some of these deficiencies and oversights.
True, encryption is always a good layer of security and is something that we employ. We got burned by several computer thefts of machines that contained sensitive data and since then we employ multiple layers of security. The first and possibly most important layer involves data handling guidelines based on the sensitivity of the data. Things such as Social Security #'s are not allowed to be stored locally on any University machines - they have to be stored on the private share server (LAN accessible only) that is password protected and encrypted. We also have physical security such as alarmed security locks - cut the cable and a loud alarm goes off - better than the old bicycle cable locks that you can cut with bolt cutters, at least now you get a loud alarm to accompany the action. We then have security cameras watching sensitive areas and we also have CompuTrace on all of the laptops and even on some of the desktops. As far as being able to remotely wipe the drives, that could definitely be an issue if the other party is not dumb enough to plug the computer into the internet or wipes the hard drive AND flashes the BIOS (our computers have the BIOS installed CompuTrace that will auto-reinstall if you wipe the hard drive or change hard drives completely). I guess they should put a time bomb in the machine where if it hasn't called home in 30-days it nukes the hard drive, but that has its own even more hairy set of issues when something goes wrong and a computer that you still have gets nuked...
Browsed a little more on their website and found this tidbit: http://www.absolute.com/products-core-technology.asp Looks like the BIOS install I was talking about only works if an OEM mfrer puts it there. I'm not sure if as a personal product you can get that functionality (self-repair even after hard drive wipe or re-image of machine). We use Gateway machines here so we have it pre-installed into the BIOS so the hard drive wipe scenario or hard drive replacement or service disable doesn't matter. The BIOS will detect it and stick the software service back on automatically. Also, if it is just monetary they will pay you (under some conditions) if they can't recover your machine.
The assumption you have here is that some thieves are not complete morons. Some thieves are smart enough to do the easy workarounds like you said, but there are others (many of them) who are not and will easily get caught. I view most of these solutions merely as "deterrence" more than an actual way of recovering the items. We had some computers stolen, we put in cameras and large signs notifying people they were under 24-hour surveillance. I think the signs are probably more effective than the actual cameras, the point is to make people wonder "Hmm, maybe I will get caught if I steal from this place, why not try something easier.."
Our University is using CompuTrace/Lo-Jack on our laptops. AFAIK, this is built into the BIOS and is not something that nuking the OS etc can remove. It allows for tracking location OR the option of remotely nuking the data on the drive to stop identity theft. It is a pretty widely used system and I think they are also responsible for the Lo-Jack system that Police Departments use to track physical equipment such as construction equipment when it is stolen. The website is here: http://www.absolute.com/laptop-security-solutions.asp
Oh, right, that new Blu-Ray player / DVR / DVD Player that Sony came out with. I heard that they are thinking of even adding some functionality to it to play games eventually!
All jesting aside (yes the 360 does many functions too), does anyone else wonder if the console makers have strayed to far from the core purposes of the consoles themselves - to provide gaming entertainment? One of the big draws that I always saw for consoles was the idea that it was a cheaper device that you knew would work with every game you purchased, compared to the computer that, while more powerful, needed to be upgraded to keep it top of the line and often has compatibility issues with games due to the massive amount of variety in the hardware present in computers. This draw seems to have lessened in recent years though since the new consoles are coming out on faster and faster release cycles (with the new advent of releasing 'better' versions of the same console during the console's release cycle - see the 360 elite as an example of this), and also are costing more and more money so saying you can't get a decent computer to play the games on for the same price is becoming less of a reality.
For me, I want my console to play lots of games and i'm also ok with basic DVD player functionality if the console is sharing that ability due to utilizing similar media for the games. But adding all of these other extras while nice, forces me to pay for something that I may not want. I want to play games, not have an inferior (in almost every case) HD/Blu-Ray player or DVR. The stand-alone products are almost always going to include more features, be more up to date to the current, evolving industry standards, and also let you purchase it only if you want it!
The bundling of un-asked for features needs to be stopped - at least if you do this make it an optional add-on attached to an expansion port of some sort so those of us who don't want it don't pay for it (like the HD-DVD add-on for the 360).
them to spend 1.65 BILLION dollars on something if they didn't have a revenue source in mind? The existing business model of YouTube was...oh wait, there wasn't actually a business model unless selling to some bigger company counts.
If you're going to troll every games post over the last few days, at least log in so we can flame you properly.
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I think we've all got the point that you're really mad about Microsoft not using a larger optical disc format. Your soap box has been stood upon, you don't need to pick it up and bludgeon us to death with your daily rant.
Thanks!
Ok assuming you bought the actual version with the hard drive (most people do), here it is on Amazon.Com in the header for ya: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Console-20GB-Hard-Drive /dp/B000B43OY4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-3708007-6314047 ?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1186008321&sr=8-1
Note where it says "Includes 20 GB Hard Drive". That is THE STANDARD size hard drive in the Premium SKU (the $399 model with the hard drive). In the new black "Elite" SKU they include 120GB Hard drives.
I do so hate responding to AC's, but just wanted to point out a fatal flaw in your argument. The 360 has a 20 GB base hard drive, some of which is taken up by system storage etc, but I know on my hard drive right now I have 14 GB free, odd if I only have a 7GB drive. Get your facts straight.
And your prediction would probably be wrong. They are STILL having trouble keeping the Wii in sufficient supply on the store shelves in some areas, so why lower price? It's the basic principle of supply and demand. If supply is too much and demand is weak, lower the price to change the sweet spot on the supply demand curve so they are more equal. The wii is not over-supplied (yet) and there is still sufficient demand, so lowering the price would be a stupid move for Nintendo.
At this point i'd say the 360 needs to do a $50 price drop to really keep the edge against Sony in the console wars. They are probably a lot closer to producing not at a loss at this timeframe in development too, so they should be able to afford a $50 price cut. I think Sony will be losing even more money as their manufacturing surely hasn't dropped in price that much from when they launched last fall.
Regardless of your opinion of Microsoft, they have continually impressed me with their willingness (eventual) to own up to issues with the console and extend the warranty retro-actively. I just can't see Sony doing the same thing in this situation. I feel good knowing that if I get the red rings of death (my friend already had one bout with it), that they will pay for it since my console will still be good for several more years now.
This is the "Steorn" company's technology that has been floating around for almost 2 years now, they just renamed the product to Orbo. It is supposedly in scientific validation now. The only thing I say they have going from them is not accepting any outside investment or selling stock etc. So really, if it's a hoax, its the dumbest and one of the most expensive ones ever since they've spent millions on obtaining patents for the tech all over the world. I think they truly believe they have found free energy accidentally, whether they have or not..that remains to be seen.
This is a rather silly case if I'm understanding the article correctly, but IANAL. It seems that the photographers are being screwed over by the court interpreting a Supreme Court Decision from 2001 (which GAVE more rights to freelance newspaper writers) in such a manner as to now prohibit the photographers from pursuing claims related to the "repurposing" of their content into anthologies etc.
In the 2001 decision the Supreme Court rejected the idea that paper/printed material being put onto microfilm was a valid analaogy to online databases of the same data that were indexed and searchable or CDs etc. Now the photographers are being told that the National Geographic can use their content however the heck they want even though it wasn't spelled out in the original contract and also doesn't count as a "revision" or "re-publish" of an issue?!?
I think the court is off their rocker, hopefully Greenburg will appeal to the Supreme Court to clarify this issue once and for all.
I agree. DISH DVRs are pretty nice (assuming you have DISH of course!).
You can also buy the 622 HD DVR (300 hours standard recording, 30 hours of HD content) off of e-bay for around $300 so it is considerably cheaper than the MythTV solution or buying the HD TIVO ($799.99 from them directly).
Now I guess "satellite" does count as a subscription, but you have to get the channels somehow, right?
Also is rumored to be for 360 and PS3, so Sony may be losing exclusivity on future Final Fantasy titles if this goes well for Square.
If you look at the article the whole idea seems rather silly due to extremely limited screen real estate. It would be much better to do this idea in conjunction with this Sharp TV/Monitor that was announced a while back: http://news.cnet.co.uk/monitors/0,39029684,3919085 1,00.htm
That way each user gets the full monitor but can be using the two operating systems completely separately. That way you get the same physical real estate being taken up and don't have to buy two completely different machines. Still, I don't think the idea in general is overly practical. Can you imagine sharing your cubicle with Bob the slob working right next to you all day every day?
Does anyone else find it funny that in the Gamasutra interview he comments on the idea that when all these developers claim to the press / gamers "Oh we're fixing that etc etc" that they are lying and never do it and that it is a bad thing. And then...in the update to 1UP and IGN etc he claims "we're fixing item X you didn't like and item Y is much better now that we've fixed a code issue".
You can't have your cake and eat it too...
So..how long until the GPRS data user figures out "hey, I can plug in a microphone and just use Skype since its 'data' traffic". Queue the inane conversations using only "data" now. Basically restricting it to data will have no effect as VOIP has been around for a long time last time I checked..
Blegh, people should chill out and not bother everyone else when they are on an airplane.
But for some reason I can't stand Web Development at all but *love* desktop applications. My coding of choice is C#.Net or Java and i've written numerous small but useful applications that are in use at my place of employment and a few former jobs. Most of these apps are networked and use client-server interactions, but only on the intranet, not out on the internet.
I am asked quite often though, "Well why don't we just stick this on a web page and then we can get it from everywhere!" and I usually demur some and note that we dont need it to when anyone on the intranet can get to it anyway and there is no reason for some of these apps (or data) to be accessible outside of the corporate intranet.
For some reason, I just don't like ASP.Net or PHP or JavaScript, i've written small interactive web things in them, but it takes me way longer to accomplish something useful on a website than it does doing a desktop application. I suppose this probably has to do entirely with familiarity, but I also hate how slow websites typically are when you do something overly graphical or complex, whereas it runs great on the desktop application locally.
People are commenting on the issue of nozzles drying up if you don't use it very often. Assuming they haven't solved that issue, you may not have to replace the entire printhead if a few nozzles go bad. It looks like there are 11 "Memjet" chips in a standard Letter sized printhead (they show a video of the joint between nozzle chips on their website). So perhaps you can replace just one of the chips if that section of the print head goes bad?
Right except if you would READ my comment you would see that we would be providing Windows KEYBOARDS AND MICE! Thus solving the issue of any differences in the Mac keyboard/mouse which many of us don't like using (for instance I use a natural keyboard). Last time I checked, Windows DOES work with USB peripherals. Also, how do you know that the new OS X which will have boot camp integrated into (read: no longer beta product) will not have the drivers for windows to support the nice features of the trackpad on the Macbooks/Macbook Pros?