I have Vista as a dual-boot option, but Steam won't see it generally because I only use it when I want to play a direct X game. (I would have for BioShock -- but there are some technical problems with the game.)
Wow, apparently I type far too slowly. While I was typing, not only have several other people posted the same thing... there's even a post modded +5 already! O_o
Although this "protection" scheme is horrible, crappy, the spawn of Satan himself, etc -- I don't believe it qualifies as a rootkit since it is not hidden. It IS resistant to removal, which warrants complaint, but accuracy is important in making such a complaint / discussion.
I *really* wish we could force (through consumer pressure rather than legislation if possible) publishers to acknowledge copy protection on the OUTSIDE of boxes (or other appropriate pre-purchase manner).
It's hard to boycott something that you don't hear about until AFTER purchase. (Especially since it's very difficult to return an opened game.)
Umm... cablecard is a half-hearted effort by the media companies to comply with legislation that requires them to make cable available without the need for a set-top box. If it weren't for the legislation, they'd just require the box (and charge your for it) and leave with a "Screw you and your PVR."
It's a good thing too--I'd hate to be wearing my "communicator watch" everywhere a la Dick Tracy. I looked stupid enough back when I had the calculator watch.:)
FCC has control over the limited public resource of the broadcast spectrum. They have no right to limit cable, private satellites, movie theatres, etc.
What percentage of PC users EVER upgrade their hardware? I prefer a desktop for the ability to upgrade parts, and (currently) for the price. But the majority of people? Never gonna worry about it.
I'd say desktops are likely to be more limited to high-end users in the future. (As laptop prices continue to fall.)
It's those darn DVD's. Ever since Apple included CSS DRM capability in their OS, I just don't trust them. Once that DRM sneaks in, it infects your whole computer!
And Windows XP? It has DRM too! It can play Windows Media files WITH DRM! I KNOW that it's h4x0ring my computer AS I TYPE!
Windows XP doesn't work with Live.com or whatever they officially call the multi-player service -- so the requirements are, in fact, correct. This is a lovely workaround if all you want is single-player.
Of course, this fact tends to be overlooked because it's not in agreement with preconceived notions about what Microsoft "should" do.
Yes, they COULD add in Live compatibility to XP, but you'll have a hard time convincing me that it would really make that much sense for ANY business to continue promoting and providing new capabilities for their 7+ year-old software.
>>So you don't think there is ANY difference between someone glancing in at your window as they walk past and someone talking a photograph through your window and then posting it on a website?
No.
>>What about someone standing outside your house all day just looking in at the windows?
All day? After a while, stalking laws probably come into effect. A single time though? Not a big deal. Is the Google van perma-parked outside your house, or just driving by one time?
>>Why do you stop at the street facing windows - afterall can't your neighbour take photos through your rear facing windows?
Because rear-facing windows have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
She's welcome to leave all the non-street-facing-windows she wants open, and she has a reasonable expectation of privacy there. However, with a big, clear window facing a public street, there is no expectation of privacy.
It'd be like arresting someone for being a peeping-tom when they looked at your house while they walked past.
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I have Vista as a dual-boot option, but Steam won't see it generally because I only use it when I want to play a direct X game. (I would have for BioShock -- but there are some technical problems with the game.)
Well sure. They could rewrite large parts of XP to make it work. But ... they already DID that. They call it Vista.
Wow, apparently I type far too slowly. While I was typing, not only have several other people posted the same thing... there's even a post modded +5 already! O_o
I guess I lose at teh interwebs.
Although this "protection" scheme is horrible, crappy, the spawn of Satan himself, etc -- I don't believe it qualifies as a rootkit since it is not hidden. It IS resistant to removal, which warrants complaint, but accuracy is important in making such a complaint / discussion.
I *really* wish we could force (through consumer pressure rather than legislation if possible) publishers to acknowledge copy protection on the OUTSIDE of boxes (or other appropriate pre-purchase manner).
It's hard to boycott something that you don't hear about until AFTER purchase. (Especially since it's very difficult to return an opened game.)
Redundant?
But anyway, I totally agreed with you until I used Vista for a bit. UAC is a great idea, but it's required for FAR too many things.
Umm... cablecard is a half-hearted effort by the media companies to comply with legislation that requires them to make cable available without the need for a set-top box. If it weren't for the legislation, they'd just require the box (and charge your for it) and leave with a "Screw you and your PVR."
It's a good thing too--I'd hate to be wearing my "communicator watch" everywhere a la Dick Tracy. I looked stupid enough back when I had the calculator watch. :)
Just one thought.
FCC has control over the limited public resource of the broadcast spectrum. They have no right to limit cable, private satellites, movie theatres, etc.
Tall men make more then short men. Fat men make less then fit men.
Looking good as a career booster is not limited to womenses.
Yes, clearly no one else in the world might have replied to you. This is obviously a PRIVATE discussion.
Only if you add suspenders.
What percentage of PC users EVER upgrade their hardware? I prefer a desktop for the ability to upgrade parts, and (currently) for the price. But the majority of people? Never gonna worry about it.
I'd say desktops are likely to be more limited to high-end users in the future. (As laptop prices continue to fall.)
Hopefully someone will mod it up into visibility.
No, but your DVR (well, not YOURS of course) might do just that.
It's those darn DVD's. Ever since Apple included CSS DRM capability in their OS, I just don't trust them. Once that DRM sneaks in, it infects your whole computer!
And Windows XP? It has DRM too! It can play Windows Media files WITH DRM! I KNOW that it's h4x0ring my computer AS I TYPE!
Windows XP doesn't work with Live.com or whatever they officially call the multi-player service -- so the requirements are, in fact, correct. This is a lovely workaround if all you want is single-player.
Of course, this fact tends to be overlooked because it's not in agreement with preconceived notions about what Microsoft "should" do.
Yes, they COULD add in Live compatibility to XP, but you'll have a hard time convincing me that it would really make that much sense for ANY business to continue promoting and providing new capabilities for their 7+ year-old software.
Hurry up and finish Minerva p.3
I might be willing to buy it for just those two, but I'd definitely want to play EP2 also.
Available? Well, if we define broadband in terms of late 90's technology.
Of course, even then, it's not always affordable. Good thing we only gave "those guys" $200 billion, and not twice that.
The cards are by by the cablecard organization, NOT Microsoft.
They are locked down to approved systems by demand of cablecard.
If you put them into another system, I assume the tech won't sync it to your hardware, and you can't just move it from one computer to another.
I *knew* I needed more smilies.
>>one for sex, and one for bearing children
I don't know if I should be the one to tell you this... but those two are directly related!
>>So you don't think there is ANY difference between someone glancing in at your window as they walk past and someone talking a photograph through your window and then posting it on a website?
No.
>>What about someone standing outside your house all day just looking in at the windows?
All day? After a while, stalking laws probably come into effect. A single time though? Not a big deal. Is the Google van perma-parked outside your house, or just driving by one time?
>>Why do you stop at the street facing windows - afterall can't your neighbour take photos through your rear facing windows?
Because rear-facing windows have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
She's welcome to leave all the non-street-facing-windows she wants open, and she has a reasonable expectation of privacy there. However, with a big, clear window facing a public street, there is no expectation of privacy.
It'd be like arresting someone for being a peeping-tom when they looked at your house while they walked past.