I like this theory, but it would mean Sabu was working on TrueCrypt since he was he was 20. He's certainly talented enough for that to be the case, but I find it hard to believe.
"And, like it or not, human nature is tribal in nature (which is why you have cliques of friends you like, and masses of people who don't interest you)."
That is quoteworthy! If only more people would understand =)
"Okay, I'll bite..."
Please man, although I agree with what you're asking, saying that is just insulting to the original poster. And in my eyes, it is somewhat arrogant too.
Perhaps he's referring to Sony not allowing homebrew applications?
(Note, obviously, that all of this is just from my personal experience with my friends and other people)
It's not surprising at all that science has taken a plunge politcally in America, even it's own people don't get behind it! Look at society for a second, people could care less about anyone with scientific evidence (or even a valid argument) for anything. They want to hear some witty phrase to explain away whatever is going on. People could argue merely that the sky is blue and loose to someone if there was enough of a "Charisma Differential" between them.
My point is, for whatever reason we've stopped worrying about the facts (if we ever have) and instead turned into a country that has made it a pass time to keep your eyes half-closed and speak condescendingly no matter what the topic is. In fact, it may well go beyond the country, it could be something with society as a whole, every last one of us.
Perhaps once we start to look for the truth and knowledge in life things will turn around. Of course, thats assuming we can look for knowledge in the right places anyway. All too often anymore I hear people discussing whatever and then bringing in some horridly false claim from a movie as fact.
We don't know how to seek knowledge, and apparently don't want to either.
Now, when I say all this, I do not exempt myself from these problems. Despite my conscious efforts, I know I contribute to the problem, although I'd be flattered if it was slightly less than other people. And as such, I encourage the other slashdot readers to think if they contribute to these problems as well. Maybe if we start getting our acts together the future will be a little brighter.
If it was just copying I was suggesting I'd agree with you 100%. What I am trying to say is that they need to copy what the other companies are doing right, and improve on it. Unfortunetly, being unique and original is just as often a bad thing as a good thing (moreso in some cases)
Nintendo has been reinventing the wheel with all their console releases, I think they need to step back and say "Hey, what have the other guys brought to the table thats worth its salt?" after they figure that out, and incorporate it, say "Alright, now lets make this a Nintendo console" and improve upon it from there.
Of course it isn't that easy, the process is alot more involved. But it appears we all agree the big N needs to improve, and my opinion is there is something to be learned from their competitors.
When I first heard what the DS was (remember, it was a secretive thing for a while, much like the revolution is now) it just brought back into my mind this two-screen kick Nintendo has been on for several years. Its a cool idea, definetely, two screens to work with, one dedicated to stats, the other to gameplay. Or a screen to keep to yourself, whatever.
Thing is though, Nintendo has never gotten it to take off, they had wanted to do it with the N64, but never got around to it. Did it with the GBA and Gamecube, but it was rarely used, even with Square giving them a Final Fantasy to promote it! Sure, it wasnt a numbered FF, but its the thought that counts.
Point is, they've wanted to do this for a while, I think we can all see the benefits of it. And so far, the DS has been Nintendos best attempt at getting the two-screen style going. Still though, there is a lack of interest. For whatever reason, good games are passing on the DS, at least for now.
Nintendo made my first video game console, and hopefully they'll make my last, but to reiterate what everyone else has said, they need to change to make it happen. Not just being different either. I say go ahead and imitate your competitor's best Nintendo, Lord knows they've imitated you. But once you've done that, improve on it in that classic Nintendo style, and you'll be console king once more!
That said though, those PSPs are far too fragile feeling to really make them that portible. Hell, I'm more comfortable carrying my iPod with me, and it cost twice as much!!! (40GB 3rd Gen, btw)
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I like this theory, but it would mean Sabu was working on TrueCrypt since he was he was 20. He's certainly talented enough for that to be the case, but I find it hard to believe.
As a Christian, thanks =)
That is quoteworthy! If only more people would understand =)
I'm no expert on this stuff, but what would a laser pointer do to a hard drive platter? It's all magnetic, right?
"Ok, I'll bite."
Alright, so, first off that term is incredibly cocky, but what exactly was he supposedly luring you with anyway?
What I want to know is when we're going to see the Man-Spider arc. And yes, I'm serious, I actually liked it.
And also...
Viva la Ben Riley!
"Okay, I'll bite..." Please man, although I agree with what you're asking, saying that is just insulting to the original poster. And in my eyes, it is somewhat arrogant too.
Perhaps he's referring to Sony not allowing homebrew applications?
My uttermost apologies! I guess Fry's full name has had more exposure or something, heh. I wont make this mistake again, I assure you good sir!
Did this documentary involve Phillip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Bender and Lila? And maybe a smelloscope?
Sorry, I just had to say it, and besides, it was a good episode.
Has no one made the connection to Palpatine from Star Wars? Crikey, the lightning is even purple! "UNLIMITED POWWWEERR!!!"
same as my slashdot name, with the appropriate suffix =D feel free to message me, although I might be asleep soon
(Note, obviously, that all of this is just from my personal experience with my friends and other people)
It's not surprising at all that science has taken a plunge politcally in America, even it's own people don't get behind it! Look at society for a second, people could care less about anyone with scientific evidence (or even a valid argument) for anything. They want to hear some witty phrase to explain away whatever is going on. People could argue merely that the sky is blue and loose to someone if there was enough of a "Charisma Differential" between them.
My point is, for whatever reason we've stopped worrying about the facts (if we ever have) and instead turned into a country that has made it a pass time to keep your eyes half-closed and speak condescendingly no matter what the topic is. In fact, it may well go beyond the country, it could be something with society as a whole, every last one of us.
Perhaps once we start to look for the truth and knowledge in life things will turn around. Of course, thats assuming we can look for knowledge in the right places anyway. All too often anymore I hear people discussing whatever and then bringing in some horridly false claim from a movie as fact.
We don't know how to seek knowledge, and apparently don't want to either.
Now, when I say all this, I do not exempt myself from these problems. Despite my conscious efforts, I know I contribute to the problem, although I'd be flattered if it was slightly less than other people. And as such, I encourage the other slashdot readers to think if they contribute to these problems as well. Maybe if we start getting our acts together the future will be a little brighter.
If it was just copying I was suggesting I'd agree with you 100%. What I am trying to say is that they need to copy what the other companies are doing right, and improve on it. Unfortunetly, being unique and original is just as often a bad thing as a good thing (moreso in some cases)
Nintendo has been reinventing the wheel with all their console releases, I think they need to step back and say "Hey, what have the other guys brought to the table thats worth its salt?" after they figure that out, and incorporate it, say "Alright, now lets make this a Nintendo console" and improve upon it from there.
Of course it isn't that easy, the process is alot more involved. But it appears we all agree the big N needs to improve, and my opinion is there is something to be learned from their competitors.
When I first heard what the DS was (remember, it was a secretive thing for a while, much like the revolution is now) it just brought back into my mind this two-screen kick Nintendo has been on for several years. Its a cool idea, definetely, two screens to work with, one dedicated to stats, the other to gameplay. Or a screen to keep to yourself, whatever.
Thing is though, Nintendo has never gotten it to take off, they had wanted to do it with the N64, but never got around to it. Did it with the GBA and Gamecube, but it was rarely used, even with Square giving them a Final Fantasy to promote it! Sure, it wasnt a numbered FF, but its the thought that counts.
Point is, they've wanted to do this for a while, I think we can all see the benefits of it. And so far, the DS has been Nintendos best attempt at getting the two-screen style going. Still though, there is a lack of interest. For whatever reason, good games are passing on the DS, at least for now.
Nintendo made my first video game console, and hopefully they'll make my last, but to reiterate what everyone else has said, they need to change to make it happen. Not just being different either. I say go ahead and imitate your competitor's best Nintendo, Lord knows they've imitated you. But once you've done that, improve on it in that classic Nintendo style, and you'll be console king once more!
That said though, those PSPs are far too fragile feeling to really make them that portible. Hell, I'm more comfortable carrying my iPod with me, and it cost twice as much!!! (40GB 3rd Gen, btw)