Totally agree. Out of that list, Chronicles of Riddick is the only one I'd even take a second glance at. Of course, apparently the console version of Spiderman was MUCh better then the PC version so that may make a difference.
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Huh? I must have missed something. I thought this was about mis-matching opponents, not getting the highest rank.
Of course, the typically blind linux fatty has forgotten to take into account that by the time linux becomes easy enough to use, windows will have already surpassed it in that area 100 times over.
A good point, poorly made. I'm a pretty geeky guy by most standards (ask my friends) but for me, 90% of the people I know, linux just won't cut it for day-to-day use.
The first analogy that came to mind is that of MythTV vs Tivo. Sure, MythTV is great for a small group of people (most of whom post on/.) but for the majority--nope. Not ready. Fortunately, the linux vs windows situation isn't quite as bad as that, but the comparison does provide a valid starting point.
Linux has a lot of geeks who are, no doubt, fantastically smart at collaborating to create and improve an OS. Unfortunately, linux is far to splintered currently to become a major desktop presence in anything but a highly regulated environment.
How many windowing systems? How many "standard" file locations?
Large corporations developing unified versions of linux are a start, but there's still a long way to go.
Meanwhile, Windows IS getting better and better. I don't care if you hate it, but ignoring Widnows will lead to continuing marginalization of linux.
Sadly, the current trend seems to be making the UI **as good** as windows. Making software installation **as easy** as windows. Playing continual catch up just means you'll never be in the lead.
iPod is ahead because it _works_ and its _simple_ and _easy to use_
When was the last time you tried to take MP3 files OFF your ipod? Ooooh. Need special software to do it? At least with recognizeable names. What's that? You need special software to put the music ON the player too?!
Voodoo Extreme has word that new technology for the Steam engine, as well as a HL2 expansion entitled 'The Lost Coast',....
From the article: "On Wednesday's show, Valve's Doug Lombardi... utilizes a brand-new technology that Valve is implementing into the Source engine. Called 'high-dynamic range lighting,'...."
See the difference? It's the SOURCE engine that is being shown off, not the STEAM "engine".
New set of levels = expansion. Doesn't mean it'll be packaged as a separate product. Think of it as a free expansion pack!
HDR was implemented, and you can see it, in the source engine. It was not used in HL2 (the game). And of course, the new levels themselves take time to finish.
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=22130 (Saw it somewhere else also -- can't be bothered to find the other source. Yes, I AM lazy)
In a joint statement yesterday, the Canadian ministers of industry and women said the government would shortly introduce legislation to implement the provisions of the 1996 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaties, clarify liability for Internet service Providers and facilitate the use of the Internet for educational and research Purposes.
Even IE6SP2 leaves activeX at "prompted" in the internet zone. Since windows update sites are in that zone, you cannot run windows update without saying yes to prompted downloads. If you disable AX in the internet zone, bye-bye security patches.
So add the windows update site to your trusted zone already and leave AX disabled for the internet zone.
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Tivo is easier then a VCR.
It doesn't (just?) cache your cookies. It caches the entire page that resulted from your settings/cookies/etc.
Totally agree. Out of that list, Chronicles of Riddick is the only one I'd even take a second glance at. Of course, apparently the console version of Spiderman was MUCh better then the PC version so that may make a difference.
Huh? I must have missed something. I thought this was about mis-matching opponents, not getting the highest rank.
I'm pretty sure some states have laws enforcing "No one under 18 unless accompanied by adult" for R movies.
You know what I hate? When they throw in the [sex scene|gory death|cussing monologue] just to get a "worse" rating.
Where do I buy flower AND girls? Especially for that price?!
[reads again]
Oh.
Sorry 'bout that. Nothing to see here folks.
I dunno about France, but in many countries, you can find DVDs like that -- they just happen to be professional pirate copies.
Because it would be so difficult to overlay a small filetype icon in a corner. Or order by "filetype".
I mean, Windows surely can't do things like that now. Oh wait, it can.
Unless you've manually enabled the index in file searches, you aren't getting any benefit out of it anyway and should shut down the indexing service.
Why didn't you have a windows CD with SP2 slipstreamed in?
ESRB could probably double their credibility instantly by simply changing the rating symbols.
Announce a "brand new" ratings system and make a straight 1:1 switch to MPAA ratings.
E -> G
Y? -> PG (can't remember letter)
T -> PG-13
M -> R
AO -> X
In spite of all their efforts, parents just aren't getting it. Perhaps it's time to switch to something they already understand.
Of course, the typically blind linux fatty has forgotten to take into account that by the time linux becomes easy enough to use, windows will have already surpassed it in that area 100 times over.
/.) but for the majority--nope. Not ready. Fortunately, the linux vs windows situation isn't quite as bad as that, but the comparison does provide a valid starting point.
A good point, poorly made.
I'm a pretty geeky guy by most standards (ask my friends) but for me, 90% of the people I know, linux just won't cut it for day-to-day use.
The first analogy that came to mind is that of MythTV vs Tivo. Sure, MythTV is great for a small group of people (most of whom post on
Linux has a lot of geeks who are, no doubt, fantastically smart at collaborating to create and improve an OS. Unfortunately, linux is far to splintered currently to become a major desktop presence in anything but a highly regulated environment.
How many windowing systems? How many "standard" file locations?
Large corporations developing unified versions of linux are a start, but there's still a long way to go.
Meanwhile, Windows IS getting better and better. I don't care if you hate it, but ignoring Widnows will lead to continuing marginalization of linux.
Sadly, the current trend seems to be making the UI **as good** as windows. Making software installation **as easy** as windows. Playing continual catch up just means you'll never be in the lead.
I believe the difference is the 250 does MPEG1 hardware encoding as well.
iPod is ahead because it _works_ and its _simple_ and _easy to use_
When was the last time you tried to take MP3 files OFF your ipod? Ooooh. Need special software to do it? At least with recognizeable names. What's that? You need special software to put the music ON the player too?!
I'll be enjoying it as soon as it's released on the computer I purchased with my measly salary.
Meanwhile, if Halflife is any indication, HL2 will still be going strong in 5 years.
You're not supporting the original argument.
"After all, it seems somehow "okay" to expose kids to violence in the states. Sex is a whole other thing..."
You have only shown that movies involving sex are rated differently in the US then in other countries.
The argument was that violence is ignored while sexuality is not.
However, as the poster above pointed out, violence is also targetted and movies do recieve PG-13/R ratings based solely on violence/gore.
You don't know because you haven't bothered reading the rest of the thread here.
Voodoo Extreme has word that new technology for the Steam engine, as well as a HL2 expansion entitled 'The Lost Coast', .... ... utilizes a brand-new technology that Valve is implementing into the Source engine. Called 'high-dynamic range lighting,' ...."
From the article: "On Wednesday's show, Valve's Doug Lombardi
See the difference? It's the SOURCE engine that is being shown off, not the STEAM "engine".
I'm confused -- you want an expansion to the game without actually getting the game? (Steam comes with HL2 and is a required part of the game.)
New set of levels = expansion. Doesn't mean it'll be packaged as a separate product. Think of it as a free expansion pack!
HDR was implemented, and you can see it, in the source engine. It was not used in HL2 (the game). And of course, the new levels themselves take time to finish.
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=22130
(Saw it somewhere else also -- can't be bothered to find the other source. Yes, I AM lazy)
In a joint statement yesterday, the Canadian ministers of industry and women said the government would shortly introduce legislation to implement the provisions of the 1996 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaties, clarify liability for Internet service Providers and facilitate the use of the Internet for educational and research Purposes.
Howso? From what you posted, cracking iTunes would only be illegal if you distributed the files after cracking them.
If you cracked them for your own use, how are you infringing COPYRIGHT?
FCC is too busy trying to please big media with things like broadcast flags to worry about silly things like the public.
Even IE6SP2 leaves activeX at "prompted" in the internet zone. Since windows update sites are in that zone, you cannot run windows update without saying yes to prompted downloads. If you disable AX in the internet zone, bye-bye security patches.
So add the windows update site to your trusted zone already and leave AX disabled for the internet zone.