The major difference being the diversity of hardware and software choices for the personal computer. It is the modular nature of personal computers that is so attractive to me, and I'm sure that many people feel the same. The Dreamcast can only ever be classified as a hobby.
Yeah, i had a 3.0GHz computer with plenty of sparkling accessories, but when I found out that my Dreamcast could do everything my new computer could only a lot slower for the measly price of $30 I nearly flipped my lid!! Now I use my Dreamcast for everything. You should see the looks I get when I'm walking it!!
i had this huge reply typed out and hit 'preview' instead of 'submit'. now that i look at your post, though, i see how pointless it was to have ever replied. good luck in growing up!
[15:33:33] i wonder if that guy would have opposed the regulation of the uses of cars as instruments of homocide [15:33:38] hah [15:33:39] homicide whatever [15:33:45] wait [15:33:46] homocide [15:33:47] wait [15:33:48] he probably opposes the use of headlights [15:33:49] fuck whatever [15:33:51] haha [15:33:53] to keep people from hitting each other [15:33:57] i'm going to paste this [15:34:04] alright
sounds like hesiod was born a genetic victim of 'homocide'.
and before anybody comments about the music copying statement, it wasn't meant as an argument for or against copyright. it was meant as an example of regulations that have been adapted to computers because of the insane amount of trivial issues that come up when attempting to place regulations on the use of computers.
'Yes, because being able to use a piece of equipment to its fullest potential is immoral & anti-American.'
i'm not sure if that's a reply to my comment, because i never said anything about computer use being wrong or immoral. my comment was an observation, not an opinion. i was not being critical of anyone or anything whatsoever.
'Seriously, that is a stupid comment. Computers are a brand new thing, they don't need regulation, they need adapted-to.'
how is it a stupid comment? computers are nowhere near a 'brand new' thing, they're very nearly an eighth the age of the united states itself. perhaps computers don't need regulation, but people in a governed society do (so far as government is concerned). the easiest way to regulate people is the regulate the objects and tools they utilize daily. i am not saying that this is wrong or right, but am only pointing out that this is the way things work. if you have a problem with that, take it up with your local senator. my comments are not 'stupid' because you are stuck on some immature fantasy of cyber anarchy.
'The world needs to accept that these things exist & start using them to their fullest potential, not blame them for preexisting problems.'
the world needs to adhere to your standards, opinions and morals, because you have some 'pot at the end of the rainbow' vision that nobody but yourself sees.
'If you commit crimes with the aid of a computer, guess what -- the act was probably illegal before the computer came around, it just makes it easier.'
i'm not sure how this aids your point. computers make it easier to steal, so there should be no regulations? the statutes and codes have existed for years, and most of them have had to be adapted to the recent 'burst' in internet activity. it is a lot easier to track people who steal music online than it is to track people who record songs off their stereo. computers make everything easier, apparently.
'Adapt or die... or at least quit whining when the rest of us adapt and you refuse to.'
what did i say to get you so riled up? if i don't start using computers fully i am going to die?
'It's your right to not want to use technology in certain ways, but you have to accept that it is my right to use my computer however I want, as long as that use doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights.'
what a red tape filled statement. it doesn't sound like you've thought your impulsive little tyrades through very fully. let's say these silly people who call themselves 'artists' don't want people copying their music without giving them money, copyright regulations back these people up. notice the word 'right' in 'copyright'. it is these people's right to not have people copy their music. just because you CAN doesn't mean that it is ALLOWED. now that a medium exists which allows people who STEAL to be tracked and reported more easily, it seems fairly obvious that recording 'artists' and record companies would want to take advantage of it!
i'm not a big fan of copyright, but this is how things work in the land of the free. it can't be helped if i point this out and you decide to throw a tantrum in my direction because i pointed out the obvious. i'm sorry i infringed on your right to live in a fantasy world.
the personal computer, at least. pc users have enjoyed a fairly long period of 'free reign', and it seems only natural to me that regulations would be presented that restrict activities through such a versatile medium. it's a reflection of 'real life' society, only lagged a few years because it is relatively new and fairly misunderstood by people who don't maintain the same interests as people like 'us'.
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The major difference being the diversity of hardware and software choices for the personal computer. It is the modular nature of personal computers that is so attractive to me, and I'm sure that many people feel the same. The Dreamcast can only ever be classified as a hobby.
You forgot the 'with completely useless gadgets' after 'tinker' there. Just figured I'd play the hero, no thanks required.
I guess you missed the point!
Yeah, it is sort of ironic to see people supporting a system for it's suicidal lack of security.
I'll tell you what, go find a copy of this superb tennis game at Wal-Mart or Best Buy and I'll agree with you.
People can burn games for Playstation without mod chips...wait for it...wait for it...
They just might not be able to play them.
It's the magic angled mirror of infinity!
Yeah, i had a 3.0GHz computer with plenty of sparkling accessories, but when I found out that my Dreamcast could do everything my new computer could only a lot slower for the measly price of $30 I nearly flipped my lid!! Now I use my Dreamcast for everything. You should see the looks I get when I'm walking it!!
...but when the the best a console system has to offer is games from other consoles, that system is more than definitely dead.
i had this huge reply typed out and hit 'preview' instead of 'submit'. now that i look at your post, though, i see how pointless it was to have ever replied. good luck in growing up!
i want to read this thread but i don't have the time. i'll just tivo it.
[15:33:33] i wonder if that guy would have opposed the regulation of the uses of cars as instruments of homocide
[15:33:38] hah
[15:33:39] homicide whatever
[15:33:45] wait
[15:33:46] homocide
[15:33:47] wait
[15:33:48] he probably opposes the use of headlights
[15:33:49] fuck whatever
[15:33:51] haha
[15:33:53] to keep people from hitting each other
[15:33:57] i'm going to paste this
[15:34:04] alright
sounds like hesiod was born a genetic victim of 'homocide'.
and before anybody comments about the music copying statement, it wasn't meant as an argument for or against copyright. it was meant as an example of regulations that have been adapted to computers because of the insane amount of trivial issues that come up when attempting to place regulations on the use of computers.
'Yes, because being able to use a piece of equipment to its fullest potential is immoral & anti-American.'
i'm not sure if that's a reply to my comment, because i never said anything about computer use being wrong or immoral. my comment was an observation, not an opinion. i was not being critical of anyone or anything whatsoever.
'Seriously, that is a stupid comment. Computers are a brand new thing, they don't need regulation, they need adapted-to.'
how is it a stupid comment? computers are nowhere near a 'brand new' thing, they're very nearly an eighth the age of the united states itself. perhaps computers don't need regulation, but people in a governed society do (so far as government is concerned). the easiest way to regulate people is the regulate the objects and tools they utilize daily. i am not saying that this is wrong or right, but am only pointing out that this is the way things work. if you have a problem with that, take it up with your local senator. my comments are not 'stupid' because you are stuck on some immature fantasy of cyber anarchy.
'The world needs to accept that these things exist & start using them to their fullest potential, not blame them for preexisting problems.'
the world needs to adhere to your standards, opinions and morals, because you have some 'pot at the end of the rainbow' vision that nobody but yourself sees.
'If you commit crimes with the aid of a computer, guess what -- the act was probably illegal before the computer came around, it just makes it easier.'
i'm not sure how this aids your point. computers make it easier to steal, so there should be no regulations? the statutes and codes have existed for years, and most of them have had to be adapted to the recent 'burst' in internet activity. it is a lot easier to track people who steal music online than it is to track people who record songs off their stereo. computers make everything easier, apparently.
'Adapt or die... or at least quit whining when the rest of us adapt and you refuse to.'
what did i say to get you so riled up? if i don't start using computers fully i am going to die?
'It's your right to not want to use technology in certain ways, but you have to accept that it is my right to use my computer however I want, as long as that use doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights.'
what a red tape filled statement. it doesn't sound like you've thought your impulsive little tyrades through very fully. let's say these silly people who call themselves 'artists' don't want people copying their music without giving them money, copyright regulations back these people up. notice the word 'right' in 'copyright'. it is these people's right to not have people copy their music. just because you CAN doesn't mean that it is ALLOWED. now that a medium exists which allows people who STEAL to be tracked and reported more easily, it seems fairly obvious that recording 'artists' and record companies would want to take advantage of it!
i'm not a big fan of copyright, but this is how things work in the land of the free. it can't be helped if i point this out and you decide to throw a tantrum in my direction because i pointed out the obvious. i'm sorry i infringed on your right to live in a fantasy world.
the personal computer, at least. pc users have enjoyed a fairly long period of 'free reign', and it seems only natural to me that regulations would be presented that restrict activities through such a versatile medium. it's a reflection of 'real life' society, only lagged a few years because it is relatively new and fairly misunderstood by people who don't maintain the same interests as people like 'us'.
i guess.
say goodbye to your hard drives.
politicians may unknowingly tell the truth?!