Yea... but they are usually the most anti-big business court too... This is an odd one, for them. I really hope that both the SCOTUS overturns this, AND our House and Senate make moves to fix this BIG problem with loosing our consumer rights.
They have no freedom of speech, in this instance. Rackspace is a private enterprise, not government. The GOVERNMENT can not shut them down. Their hosts, can.
I tend to agree with you. Ignore the moronic fringe group, and they will go away.
I think the problem with Wave, is that you needed a group to really make it worthwhile. The rollout kind of crushed it. Gmail worked with ANY other email client. I use wave for all kinds of things. I use it to track customer's websites. Adding content, assets, etc to the wave. If I am working with someone else, I can add them, and we both have the same information. We can also chat, and collaborate about what we plan to do.
I use it to keep recipes I use frequently. I will tend to get into a rut, and not know what to make, I go to my "go-to" recipes that are fast, and easy to make.
When I was inviting people, I created a large wave with tools and links on how to use it. As I invited people, I added them to the wave.
I use it for bookmarks between work, and home... but they also work elsewhere, as well, say at a friend's house.
I use it for managing tasks. Again, global availability. I love wave, and am REALLY sorry to see it go. I really like Buzz (as a Twitter replacement) and I don't see that working either. *sigh*
Yep, I am all on board for Chu Chu Rocket. I know Sega said it was coming out on XBLA a while back, but I haven't heard anything. I did a quick search, and didn't find anything beyond comment for the original announcement.
They knew it was a van full of civilians how? The general rule over there, is to not help insurgents out. The first guys killed had an AK47, and an RPG. The RPG at least, is not general issue for civilians. Not to mention, most civilians don't wander around with AK47s, either. If you are a civilian in a combat zone, and take an action other than to get out of the battle... you really are taking your life into your own hands at that point. It is sad that it happened, but watching the full video, not the special leaked edits, it seems the entire action was above board. The outcome was a tragedy.
This guy leaked classified documents to back up an agenda. He deserves whatever he gets.
I guess a less funny response, is to point out that Lorikeets tend to enjoy a diet filled with fruits. Makes domesticated birds dangerous out to 5 paces. No surprise they are getting drunk from over-ripe fruits, this time of year.
Yep, this is WORST CASE. It is not the norm. For every 500,000 users, you have 1 case that is this drastic. I am sure every service has something like this. My ex-wife subscribed to my stream. I didn't want that. So you know what I did? I blocked her. I also went in, and followed the directions (on day 1) to make my list private.
While I admit Google could have handled this better, everyone pointing out this ONE INSTANCE of a problem, with a service that has millions of users... is getting old. It's called an outlier.
I have used Wave for that exact same purpose. It is quite honestly, amazingly good for that. The problem, is getting a critical mass of wave users to make it worth while. You also do have the problem with Wave... where a lot of non-technical people really don't get how it works.
Soldiers have signed up to fight and possibly dye, however in modern warfare it's civilians who seem to do much of the dying. I tend to think the firebombing of Japan and Germany was more detrimental to civilian populations. Everything I have read, shows that we are using constraint, and many of the guys on the ground have risked their lives, to go after bad guys, protecting the populace, rather than just leveling a building.
If you are looking for an IDE replacement to Dreamweaver, check out http://www.evrsoft.com/, and pick up 1st page. I have used them off and on for a lot of years. I mainly use Dreamweaver, but I find it very easy to switch between them.
You are very correct. This article annoys the hell out of me. The SHOOTER killed people. Not the guns, not the ammo and not the MAGAZINES. Jeeze, I don't think guns have used clips since World War 2!
I hate to say it, but NASA has been reduced to a large burecratic organization, they are not run for science any more. I spoke with a guy that had been part of the shuttle program, many years ago. It was EXTREMELY interesting listening to him. His thoughts on the shuttle program, the last shuttle disaster (his opinion is that it was easily avoidable, but wasn't because of cost-cutting measures). He also made it sound more like a government agency that was out for money, and not out for research anymore.
Here is the thing. I think that WoW can be looked on, as much as EQ was. Remember Evercrack? I think that games have a "lifespan". Most modern games, that is measured in weeks, or months. MMORGPs extend this, by making things so massive. But, at some point you reach a critical mass, where people just don't care anymore. They have a few high level characters, they can do what they wish... and with how the high level raids are set up, you need to dedicate a good chunk of time to complete them, so that cuts out a chunk there.
I think you need to look at the numbers. Watch for when WoW reaches a flat spot in new subscribers, and then figure a year or so afte that. It will take a great game to beat WoW... but it will also have to be a great game, at the right time. I honestly don't think that you can bring in a WoW killer, without proper timing. It requires a lot of effort to get people to quit playing the game with their 3 or 4, or more topped out characters.
There is a very large time investment in playing WoW, which is why I believe that timing is critical for a new rlease.
Dawn of War: Dark Crusade is also good. I would say Battle for Middle Earth II, as well (though, not 100% sure if it came out this year). Dark Messiah: Might and Magic is fun, as is Battlefield 2142. If you have a PC that can handle it, Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter is a really good game. Rainbow Six: Vegas is good, though it has high system requirements. Half-Life: episode 1, I think also came out this year. Someone pointed out Defcon, which is another good game. Neverwinter Nights 2. Not amazingly good, but still good. Lots of good games, not many truely memorable games.
I am surprised that Gears of War did not get a nod in the console centric awards. Or Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter. Both big online games.
One cool part about digital copies, is that you don't have to have the CD, to play. THAT is amazingly convienent.:) Though, Stardock has something similiar, as well.
I agree that there seemed to be some major missed spots. I think in your example, you could add the Vectrex and the Nintendo goggle thing. (Can't remember the name). I am really surprised they left the Jaguar out of the article, as well.
Oh, I have seen other games along these lines. I have always wanted to try the board game, Supremecy... but have been kind of intimidated by it, as well. Anyhow, what I was more referring to, was the take on the game. It is really, almost a total ripoff of Wargames.:-) That is more what I was surprised no one had done. Defcon is well executed, and enjoyable.
I suggest people checking out Defcon. It is a lot of fun. I showed my buddy a game last night. When explaining how to tell who won, I explained that it wasn't so much about who won, but who lost least.:-) I don't get quite as much into this game, as the author does, though. It is a fun diversion, that I am surprised no one thought about doing years ago.
I agree about the online offering for Xbox Live. Very cool service, but obnoxious how much it costs.
The Xbox has had more than 6-7 AAA titles. You have to include games that are not exclusives. I have not bought a PS2 game in many years. I am going to probably, buy Guitar Hero soon. That is the first PS2 game in a LOT of years that has my attention. I have not looked at PS2 games for a few years, in general. The only game I am still annoyed was PS2 exclusive, was Soul Calibur 3. I have NO clue why it was PS2 exclusive... it really makes no sense.
Xbox games have FAR more replayability because of online. There are games that have come out on both systems, that have MUCH longer legs on the Xbox, because of its online offerings. Not to mention, the graphics are far better.
As for your assertion about good PS2 games, I completley disagree. I STILL play halo and Halo 2. I can't remember the last game I played on the PS2. And I bought the PS2 on launch, while the Xbox I waited quite a while to get.
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Yea... but they are usually the most anti-big business court too... This is an odd one, for them. I really hope that both the SCOTUS overturns this, AND our House and Senate make moves to fix this BIG problem with loosing our consumer rights.
They have no freedom of speech, in this instance. Rackspace is a private enterprise, not government. The GOVERNMENT can not shut them down. Their hosts, can.
I tend to agree with you. Ignore the moronic fringe group, and they will go away.
I think the problem with Wave, is that you needed a group to really make it worthwhile. The rollout kind of crushed it. Gmail worked with ANY other email client. I use wave for all kinds of things. I use it to track customer's websites. Adding content, assets, etc to the wave. If I am working with someone else, I can add them, and we both have the same information. We can also chat, and collaborate about what we plan to do.
I use it to keep recipes I use frequently. I will tend to get into a rut, and not know what to make, I go to my "go-to" recipes that are fast, and easy to make.
When I was inviting people, I created a large wave with tools and links on how to use it. As I invited people, I added them to the wave.
I use it for bookmarks between work, and home... but they also work elsewhere, as well, say at a friend's house.
I use it for managing tasks. Again, global availability. I love wave, and am REALLY sorry to see it go. I really like Buzz (as a Twitter replacement) and I don't see that working either. *sigh*
I would!
Yep, I am all on board for Chu Chu Rocket. I know Sega said it was coming out on XBLA a while back, but I haven't heard anything. I did a quick search, and didn't find anything beyond comment for the original announcement.
I'd LOVE to see this local AND internet playable.
They knew it was a van full of civilians how? The general rule over there, is to not help insurgents out. The first guys killed had an AK47, and an RPG. The RPG at least, is not general issue for civilians. Not to mention, most civilians don't wander around with AK47s, either. If you are a civilian in a combat zone, and take an action other than to get out of the battle... you really are taking your life into your own hands at that point. It is sad that it happened, but watching the full video, not the special leaked edits, it seems the entire action was above board. The outcome was a tragedy.
This guy leaked classified documents to back up an agenda. He deserves whatever he gets.
LMAO. Great response.
I guess a less funny response, is to point out that Lorikeets tend to enjoy a diet filled with fruits. Makes domesticated birds dangerous out to 5 paces. No surprise they are getting drunk from over-ripe fruits, this time of year.
Yea... I have a book on developing VRML apps at home, somewhere. :-) WAP, too. :-)
Yep, this is WORST CASE. It is not the norm. For every 500,000 users, you have 1 case that is this drastic. I am sure every service has something like this. My ex-wife subscribed to my stream. I didn't want that. So you know what I did? I blocked her. I also went in, and followed the directions (on day 1) to make my list private.
While I admit Google could have handled this better, everyone pointing out this ONE INSTANCE of a problem, with a service that has millions of users... is getting old. It's called an outlier.
I have used Wave for that exact same purpose. It is quite honestly, amazingly good for that. The problem, is getting a critical mass of wave users to make it worth while. You also do have the problem with Wave... where a lot of non-technical people really don't get how it works.
If you are looking for an IDE replacement to Dreamweaver, check out http://www.evrsoft.com/, and pick up 1st page. I have used them off and on for a lot of years. I mainly use Dreamweaver, but I find it very easy to switch between them.
Maybe you could just answer the phone, and transfer to the guy you dislike.
You are very correct. This article annoys the hell out of me. The SHOOTER killed people. Not the guns, not the ammo and not the MAGAZINES. Jeeze, I don't think guns have used clips since World War 2!
I hate to say it, but NASA has been reduced to a large burecratic organization, they are not run for science any more. I spoke with a guy that had been part of the shuttle program, many years ago. It was EXTREMELY interesting listening to him. His thoughts on the shuttle program, the last shuttle disaster (his opinion is that it was easily avoidable, but wasn't because of cost-cutting measures). He also made it sound more like a government agency that was out for money, and not out for research anymore.
Here is the thing. I think that WoW can be looked on, as much as EQ was. Remember Evercrack? I think that games have a "lifespan". Most modern games, that is measured in weeks, or months. MMORGPs extend this, by making things so massive. But, at some point you reach a critical mass, where people just don't care anymore. They have a few high level characters, they can do what they wish... and with how the high level raids are set up, you need to dedicate a good chunk of time to complete them, so that cuts out a chunk there.
I think you need to look at the numbers. Watch for when WoW reaches a flat spot in new subscribers, and then figure a year or so afte that. It will take a great game to beat WoW... but it will also have to be a great game, at the right time. I honestly don't think that you can bring in a WoW killer, without proper timing. It requires a lot of effort to get people to quit playing the game with their 3 or 4, or more topped out characters.
There is a very large time investment in playing WoW, which is why I believe that timing is critical for a new rlease.
Drivers are not mature enough, but I don't think the driver problems will take long to rectify. At least, drivers for modern hardware.
Oh, and I forgot Galactic Civ II, from Stardock.
Dawn of War: Dark Crusade is also good. I would say Battle for Middle Earth II, as well (though, not 100% sure if it came out this year). Dark Messiah: Might and Magic is fun, as is Battlefield 2142. If you have a PC that can handle it, Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter is a really good game. Rainbow Six: Vegas is good, though it has high system requirements. Half-Life: episode 1, I think also came out this year. Someone pointed out Defcon, which is another good game. Neverwinter Nights 2. Not amazingly good, but still good. Lots of good games, not many truely memorable games.
I am surprised that Gears of War did not get a nod in the console centric awards. Or Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter. Both big online games.
One cool part about digital copies, is that you don't have to have the CD, to play. THAT is amazingly convienent. :) Though, Stardock has something similiar, as well.
I agree that there seemed to be some major missed spots. I think in your example, you could add the Vectrex and the Nintendo goggle thing. (Can't remember the name). I am really surprised they left the Jaguar out of the article, as well.
Oh, I have seen other games along these lines. I have always wanted to try the board game, Supremecy... but have been kind of intimidated by it, as well. Anyhow, what I was more referring to, was the take on the game. It is really, almost a total ripoff of Wargames. :-) That is more what I was surprised no one had done. Defcon is well executed, and enjoyable.
I suggest people checking out Defcon. It is a lot of fun. I showed my buddy a game last night. When explaining how to tell who won, I explained that it wasn't so much about who won, but who lost least. :-) I don't get quite as much into this game, as the author does, though. It is a fun diversion, that I am surprised no one thought about doing years ago.
Hmmmm, if this data is correct, I would have to say that the PS3 will be a flaming failure of death: .
I agree about the online offering for Xbox Live. Very cool service, but obnoxious how much it costs.
The Xbox has had more than 6-7 AAA titles. You have to include games that are not exclusives. I have not bought a PS2 game in many years. I am going to probably, buy Guitar Hero soon. That is the first PS2 game in a LOT of years that has my attention. I have not looked at PS2 games for a few years, in general. The only game I am still annoyed was PS2 exclusive, was Soul Calibur 3. I have NO clue why it was PS2 exclusive... it really makes no sense.
Xbox games have FAR more replayability because of online. There are games that have come out on both systems, that have MUCH longer legs on the Xbox, because of its online offerings. Not to mention, the graphics are far better.
As for your assertion about good PS2 games, I completley disagree. I STILL play halo and Halo 2. I can't remember the last game I played on the PS2. And I bought the PS2 on launch, while the Xbox I waited quite a while to get.