Denny's is edible, the same as IHOP (international house of prostitution - aka watch out for the cottage cheese discharges)
There's something in chicago that's open 24 hours thats somewhat of an Ed Debevics equivalent, that is obviously more expensive (city tax) but legitimately a worthy eat...wish I remembered the name.
Of course, any restaurant thats open after midnight the first response is that "your mileage may vary" as every place at that point is likely some form of a risk to eat at.
Apparently it was a bad experience for you, and I'm sorry for that. I'm not here for sympathy, I'm just saying my experience didn't match yours. As I said "overall it was a great experience". Did you never patch it or have some kind of other issues? I never recalled having that kind of crap occur. Just a little sluggish and not as good quality as on the PS was what I meant.
Yes, I did, it was a flawless experience to me. I'll admit the codecs were crappy and there were issues with the video quality but overall it was a great experience, as I am one of those final fantasy gamers who enjoyed it. It sure beats having to run it via an emulator.
I noticed this in other comments too. I find it interesting; I had no idea that the PS3 was the one with the cheap graphics card....I thought that they had more than just the cell processor going for them, I guess I was wrong.
I seem to remember Final Fantasy games for the PC that were on PS, that seemed to sell rather well. Not sure if that's related or not, but it would seem to be.
Cross platform wouldn't be such a big deal if the companies were more open about their development methods/kits/etc....if PS3 and Xbox360 and wii worked together, there would be no issues. However end result is the PS3 would run games the best due to superior hardware basically, and everyone else would cry foul. Plus all of those anticompetitive "exclusivity" contracts like EA has launched, ensuring crappy games when they're on a single system. Of course squeenix makes pretty good games and always has, though.
The rest, I agree: integrity check = bad idea. I disagree that for whatever reason long bootup times should just be considered acceptable.
For reference's sake: it only starts at a minute, it ends at multiple minutes after patches, changes, etc. especially on windows and consoles. Not so much on linux.
MS pay is pennies compared to what an engineer can make marketing their own product. There is no company that will pay what an engineer can really make if they are actually inventing new useful products. Even if you paid an engineer 100k/yr that's paltry. My cousin just got her degree, got engineering certified, and started at 88k/yr for example.
Additionally, DAOC was known to be a pretty damn good game. They have a lot of anticipation which could already have been measured by looking at their preorders.
This is just shooting their loyal customer base in the feet. EA has done this at least three times to them now. First by buying Mythic, second by saying that they have no intent to support Linux, and now by screwing over their loyal customers.
I honestly had pretty high hopes myself, but pulling of features? come on now.
I'm not buying a game at launch that is intentionally held back to keep EA happy. Fuck that.
Quality over quantity is why blizzard wins. Well, I guess Mythic did a great job with DAOC at first. Too bad this sounds like the last time Mythic does anything, as I suspect this is death throes now. Cancelled my preorder and informed my friends.
I'm not saying WOW is the best game in the world, but sheesh, get things ready for release. Congrats EA, you have throw another company out the shitter. Yet another reason to never buy a game from EA.
That would be the crushing blow to all gaming for windows if it works as you are suggesting. I don't know enough about software to make a statement on it.
Also though, doesn't VLC linux handle H.232 or whatever it's called and other 1080p stuff?
about my "You know more", I understood full and clear, I say that because he had a viwepoint and I didn't want to disrespect it as it seemed particularly valuable as opposed to flamebait.
I do recognize our options, but when history tries to repeat itself doesn't mean that we shouldn't preemptively try to stop it. retroactive immunity is like executive priveledge: it's way out of bounds in how its used.
I can only speak from personal experiences on the "how they spend it" aspect, so I'm not going to try to make an opinion off that. I will say that of the people I've known who are fortunate, most are very frivolous. Also, I would hardly hold a class of people as being expected to be good or bad, especially since both lump together in every income class with a mix of both.
However, there is only so much income in expenses on a yearly basis even if you just spend in a wanton fashion. Thus people over those amounts first save some for whatever (start looking long term), and then really don't have anything to do with the rest of it.
Right about the 250+ to 1mil+ mark, you really don't have a whole lot to spend on. Investing in extravagant homes for example is hardly "providing more jobs", although it does mean property taxes. Maybe there should be a study of what people in each income level do with their money above their expenditures. I remember one a while back, but it's certainly been a bit. Maybe 2+yrs ago?
Anyway, with what you said taken into account, what would you instead propose? I'd love to see more spent on science and research in its various forms than military but hardly think that's going to happen.
What we need is to bring all 3 classes into more parity with eachother. There has been far too much corporation and upper class friendly. Double taxes on people over 250k/yr income if they have 3 or less children, for example. Throw that money at improvements for the poor and middle class, watch things change in the long term.
Start enabling people to be held accountable for more than just money, and watch things change too.
Doesn't have to be, I would think. I assume you know politics better than I, so please explain: Why would a new party that gains traction have to be absorbed? Also do you have some examples so I can research this?
Couldn't you just outright refuse and stand for your values and not compromise either? Especially if you start getting some political traction?
Additionally I agree about the overthrow idea, but my concern there is that it's a bit too shortsighted. Sure, we can make the change we need now, but there's the risk that said dictator will be worse than bush (sadly possible)
That seems 100% moot from a variety of perspectives.
First off, there is no guarantee or method to hold people accountable of their views. Notice how Mccain actually voted against this thing, even though his party voted for it. Does it represent his views regardless of his vote? No, as he said he supports telecom immunity.
Second off, if you're making concessions then you are no longer holding your views. If we had democrats or republicans that stood by their views instead of graying the lines for voter support things would be much more reliable. Hell even "I support the opposite of XYZ, because they are not my party", would work.
This isn't politics at that point, its a popularity contest. Just like the lapel pin freak.
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I've yet to hear of driver problems with the XPS overall...thing doesn't exactly use specialty software.
Especially if you're talking for DX10/DX9, etc.
So yes, I suspect light at the tunnel in that regards.
Is "disable internet explorer security"
I think that speaks for itself in both irony and otherwise. I think I'll stick with ubuntu.
Denny's is edible, the same as IHOP (international house of prostitution - aka watch out for the cottage cheese discharges)
There's something in chicago that's open 24 hours thats somewhat of an Ed Debevics equivalent, that is obviously more expensive (city tax) but legitimately a worthy eat...wish I remembered the name.
Of course, any restaurant thats open after midnight the first response is that "your mileage may vary" as every place at that point is likely some form of a risk to eat at.
very low quality is a complement. I'm amazed people haven't died from eating that food.
That was pretty vague with what you said. Did you intend to reply to me and/or can you clarify what part of what I said you were disputing?
Playstation is PS is PS1 is PSOne, although they weren't developed for the PS One. Playstation One, which is not what they were built on.
Apparently it was a bad experience for you, and I'm sorry for that. I'm not here for sympathy, I'm just saying my experience didn't match yours. As I said "overall it was a great experience". Did you never patch it or have some kind of other issues? I never recalled having that kind of crap occur. Just a little sluggish and not as good quality as on the PS was what I meant.
Umm?
Yes, I did, it was a flawless experience to me. I'll admit the codecs were crappy and there were issues with the video quality but overall it was a great experience, as I am one of those final fantasy gamers who enjoyed it. It sure beats having to run it via an emulator.
I noticed this in other comments too. I find it interesting; I had no idea that the PS3 was the one with the cheap graphics card....I thought that they had more than just the cell processor going for them, I guess I was wrong.
Of course, if we all had wings, we'd fly. Then reality sets in. Can't change the past.
I'm sure he was plenty stable until he became disgruntled, otherwise he wouldn't have ended up with the admin passwords, no?
Really?
I seem to remember Final Fantasy games for the PC that were on PS, that seemed to sell rather well. Not sure if that's related or not, but it would seem to be.
Cross platform wouldn't be such a big deal if the companies were more open about their development methods/kits/etc....if PS3 and Xbox360 and wii worked together, there would be no issues. However end result is the PS3 would run games the best due to superior hardware basically, and everyone else would cry foul. Plus all of those anticompetitive "exclusivity" contracts like EA has launched, ensuring crappy games when they're on a single system. Of course squeenix makes pretty good games and always has, though.
what are you talkin here....there's already an instant on OS provided via motherboard.
The rest, I agree: integrity check = bad idea. I disagree that for whatever reason long bootup times should just be considered acceptable.
For reference's sake: it only starts at a minute, it ends at multiple minutes after patches, changes, etc. especially on windows and consoles. Not so much on linux.
What the heck are you talking about?
MS pay is pennies compared to what an engineer can make marketing their own product. There is no company that will pay what an engineer can really make if they are actually inventing new useful products. Even if you paid an engineer 100k/yr that's paltry. My cousin just got her degree, got engineering certified, and started at 88k/yr for example.
Additionally, DAOC was known to be a pretty damn good game. They have a lot of anticipation which could already have been measured by looking at their preorders.
This is just shooting their loyal customer base in the feet. EA has done this at least three times to them now. First by buying Mythic, second by saying that they have no intent to support Linux, and now by screwing over their loyal customers.
I honestly had pretty high hopes myself, but pulling of features? come on now.
Guess EA couldn't wait.
100% agreed.
This is bullshit.
I'm not buying a game at launch that is intentionally held back to keep EA happy. Fuck that.
Quality over quantity is why blizzard wins. Well, I guess Mythic did a great job with DAOC at first. Too bad this sounds like the last time Mythic does anything, as I suspect this is death throes now. Cancelled my preorder and informed my friends.
I'm not saying WOW is the best game in the world, but sheesh, get things ready for release. Congrats EA, you have throw another company out the shitter. Yet another reason to never buy a game from EA.
That would be the crushing blow to all gaming for windows if it works as you are suggesting. I don't know enough about software to make a statement on it.
Also though, doesn't VLC linux handle H.232 or whatever it's called and other 1080p stuff?
about my "You know more", I understood full and clear, I say that because he had a viwepoint and I didn't want to disrespect it as it seemed particularly valuable as opposed to flamebait.
I do recognize our options, but when history tries to repeat itself doesn't mean that we shouldn't preemptively try to stop it. retroactive immunity is like executive priveledge: it's way out of bounds in how its used.
I can only speak from personal experiences on the "how they spend it" aspect, so I'm not going to try to make an opinion off that. I will say that of the people I've known who are fortunate, most are very frivolous. Also, I would hardly hold a class of people as being expected to be good or bad, especially since both lump together in every income class with a mix of both.
However, there is only so much income in expenses on a yearly basis even if you just spend in a wanton fashion. Thus people over those amounts first save some for whatever (start looking long term), and then really don't have anything to do with the rest of it.
Right about the 250+ to 1mil+ mark, you really don't have a whole lot to spend on. Investing in extravagant homes for example is hardly "providing more jobs", although it does mean property taxes. Maybe there should be a study of what people in each income level do with their money above their expenditures. I remember one a while back, but it's certainly been a bit. Maybe 2+yrs ago?
Anyway, with what you said taken into account, what would you instead propose? I'd love to see more spent on science and research in its various forms than military but hardly think that's going to happen.
ROFL, no. I think if I were married and had 4 kids the wife would be reminding me that her vagina is not a clowncar.
However, what other group has surplus cash stockpiled? I can guarantee its not anyone under 50k/yr for example.
Those things are problems yes, but I don't suspect they'll do anything other than ratings grab no matter what you do. Why try to fight them?
Heck, I imagine they'll (they= any media company) write anything for the highest bidder anyway.
yeah I know,
thats why I say make a new political party to do it. Clearly neither of the current ones will.
No. This makes no sense.
What we need is to bring all 3 classes into more parity with eachother. There has been far too much corporation and upper class friendly. Double taxes on people over 250k/yr income if they have 3 or less children, for example. Throw that money at improvements for the poor and middle class, watch things change in the long term.
Start enabling people to be held accountable for more than just money, and watch things change too.
Doesn't have to be, I would think. I assume you know politics better than I, so please explain:
Why would a new party that gains traction have to be absorbed? Also do you have some examples so I can research this?
Couldn't you just outright refuse and stand for your values and not compromise either? Especially if you start getting some political traction?
Additionally I agree about the overthrow idea, but my concern there is that it's a bit too shortsighted. Sure, we can make the change we need now, but there's the risk that said dictator will be worse than bush (sadly possible)
That seems 100% moot from a variety of perspectives.
First off, there is no guarantee or method to hold people accountable of their views. Notice how Mccain actually voted against this thing, even though his party voted for it. Does it represent his views regardless of his vote? No, as he said he supports telecom immunity.
Second off, if you're making concessions then you are no longer holding your views. If we had democrats or republicans that stood by their views instead of graying the lines for voter support things would be much more reliable. Hell even "I support the opposite of XYZ, because they are not my party", would work.
This isn't politics at that point, its a popularity contest. Just like the lapel pin freak.
Looks like its time to form a new political party.
Guess I'll start my campaigning this year; as its going to take more than 8 years for this stuff to start to fix itself up.
Republicans, democrats, both are horrible and pitiful excuses for the most part as politicians. Both have sold out.
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