Ah, so that is the resonance cascade they were planning!
I would buy it just to support for Linux gaming...
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Doom 3 Linux Client
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...or not. We all know that in order to enjoy more support from commercial companies as to Linux software we must prove commercial viability, but buying something just because it runs under Linux is just as bad as buying something just because it runs under Windows. No, our criteron must also include that it is actually decent software, or else we might foster the unreasonable belief that "any Linux software no matter how bad will have a massive geek following". We must promote Linux software, just not bad Linux software.
Thus, in this case I will not be buying Doom3. It is impressive, to be sure, but I don't like the game.
In other news, Kryptonite announced a new line of locks with a build-in wifi receiver to automatically download and install "lock security patches". A spokeman said that "this initiative was inspired by Microsoft's successful Windows Update program".
It's always good news when we show up in the mainstream media, doubly good when we're shown in a positive/non-negative light. It reflects on how far we've come already.
Or not. What they did was more akin to direct-mailing (or perhaps even more specific than that). They had a target audience, and by being limited by cost, they could only send to the select of that target audience.
Now, Spam is essentially free. In fact, there is no "target audience" per se; the demographics of those who reply to spam is representative of much more diversity than those who Cunard targeted.
Zordak writes "Fox News is reporting that the MPAA has chosen a new chief to replace Jack Valenti. Dan Glickman is an avid Linux user, a well-known consumer advocate, vehemently critical of the DMCA and a member of the EFF. Ha ha. Just kidding, Dave Barry style.
You know those kits/cars the sell with the video-display rear view camera? Well here's the perfect place to put it to work. Output the camera to the notebook display, and voila!
And they are supporting Linux right now so they might be content to share the wealth, as long as they are still making buckets of money themselves, and not force the entire world to use crappy software.
I think you've perhaps demonized MS a bit too much. I can say that MS didn't force Windows on anybody; it just won out over the alternatives. Your IBM monopoly situation with your dream of Linux dominance would not be morally any better (or for that matter, any worse), because both would be voluntary dominances. MS isn't putting a gun to anybody's head or even suing them to make them run Windows; the same situation would hold for a Linux dominance.
And before you start flaming, yes Virginia I am a Linux user, just (I hope) less of an absolute zealot.
If it gets ported fully to Linux with the same support and the Windows version, then great, I'd consider using it on
Windows (especially if the same box came with both versions!)
Seriously, this could be the thing I'm looking for to get people on Linux. I know plenty of people who only use their comp for HL/Steam games and maybe a bit of Flash animation...and this could be it. Flash MX for linux, and WINE for HL/Steam.
On a side note, it will be interesting to see what rate the Linux version of Flash MX will be pirated/cracked. Will the crackers out there recognize that this is the PERFECT opportunity to show that the linux community is generally law-abiding?
It seems strange, that we bitch at SCO for being "litigous bastards" but then when HardOCP files a suit we generally zip up the "frivolous lawsuits" complaints. I like HardOCP and all, and personally don't have a clue what the heck Infinium Labs/Phantom console is, but it's interesting to note the hypocrisy of the/. crowd.
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Ah, so that is the resonance cascade they were planning!
...or not. We all know that in order to enjoy more support from commercial companies as to Linux software we must prove commercial viability, but buying something just because it runs under Linux is just as bad as buying something just because it runs under Windows. No, our criteron must also include that it is actually decent software, or else we might foster the unreasonable belief that "any Linux software no matter how bad will have a massive geek following". We must promote Linux software, just not bad Linux software.
Thus, in this case I will not be buying Doom3. It is impressive, to be sure, but I don't like the game.
In other news, Kryptonite announced a new line of locks with a build-in wifi receiver to automatically download and install "lock security patches". A spokeman said that "this initiative was inspired by Microsoft's successful Windows Update program".
Now if they'd only open-source these locks...
Finally, we have enough info to get Samba working...
It's always good news when we show up in the mainstream media, doubly good when we're shown in a positive/non-negative light. It reflects on how far we've come already.
Why not? Telegrams were, after all, electronic mail of a sort.
Or instead of the meteor we could just launch another Genesis mission and cross our fingers,,.
Or not. What they did was more akin to direct-mailing (or perhaps even more specific than that). They had a target audience, and by being limited by cost, they could only send to the select of that target audience. Now, Spam is essentially free. In fact, there is no "target audience" per se; the demographics of those who reply to spam is representative of much more diversity than those who Cunard targeted.
Erm...aren't PNG's supposed to *replace* GIFs?
No, it should be 666.
I hope you do mean schnell...
Valve offered them a battle they had no chance of winning... ...rather an anticlimax...
I bet they'd STILL get sued...
Zordak writes "Fox News is reporting that the MPAA has chosen a new chief to replace Jack Valenti. Dan Glickman is an avid Linux user, a well-known consumer advocate, vehemently critical of the DMCA and a member of the EFF. Ha ha. Just kidding, Dave Barry style.
Damn you, almost gave me a heart attack!
I believe they have: for example, for Command & Conquer Generals (or one of its expansion packs).
Yo, I don't realize why this article re-post is modded "informative." It's friggin REUTERS, they ain't gonna be slashdotted any time soon.
they hire Linus as head Longhorn coder?
You know those kits/cars the sell with the video-display rear view camera? Well here's the perfect place to put it to work. Output the camera to the notebook display, and voila!
And they are supporting Linux right now so they might be content to share the wealth, as long as they are still making buckets of money themselves, and not force the entire world to use crappy software. I think you've perhaps demonized MS a bit too much. I can say that MS didn't force Windows on anybody; it just won out over the alternatives. Your IBM monopoly situation with your dream of Linux dominance would not be morally any better (or for that matter, any worse), because both would be voluntary dominances. MS isn't putting a gun to anybody's head or even suing them to make them run Windows; the same situation would hold for a Linux dominance. And before you start flaming, yes Virginia I am a Linux user, just (I hope) less of an absolute zealot.
Pac-man creator? He must be like 200 years old by now...and chomping them magic pills by the bucket just to stay alive
Seriously, this could be the thing I'm looking for to get people on Linux. I know plenty of people who only use their comp for HL/Steam games and maybe a bit of Flash animation...and this could be it. Flash MX for linux, and WINE for HL/Steam. On a side note, it will be interesting to see what rate the Linux version of Flash MX will be pirated/cracked. Will the crackers out there recognize that this is the PERFECT opportunity to show that the linux community is generally law-abiding?
It seems strange, that we bitch at SCO for being "litigous bastards" but then when HardOCP files a suit we generally zip up the "frivolous lawsuits" complaints. I like HardOCP and all, and personally don't have a clue what the heck Infinium Labs/Phantom console is, but it's interesting to note the hypocrisy of the /. crowd.