What is easy to do is turn on automatic update so Microsoft can install and run anything they want on my machines anytime they want. No, thanks.
You're kidding right? The very first time automatic update tries to turn on, it asks you if you want to: 1. Have it download and install updates automatically (great for grandma) 2. Just download, but ask me before installing 3. Notify me, but don't download or install anything. 4. Totally turn off automatic updates
Before you join the, "windows sucks no matter what" group on/., why don't you check your facts first? Aparently you missed options 2-4.
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The Dell laptop on which I type this is running Fedora Linux - and with only the exception of the integrated wireless card, does an excellent job.
Offtopic... but... I have a Dell 8600 with the Dell TrueMobile 1400 wireless (broadcom) and it works great with the ndis driver wrapper. Not sure if that's what you're using, but just letting you know just in case.
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DOH
Ok, it's been a bad day.:)
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Well, I did include the printer in the first estimate...
As for keyboard, mouse, speakers, motherboard, and case...
Keyboard is $4 for a USB one Mouse is $4 Case is $24 with a 300W PSU speakers are $10
New total is $279.
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Crap, I forgot the price of the motherboard...
Oh well.
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Note that total doesn't include XP license or a 1 year warrenty.
You make a good point about people spending the money on an internet connection anyway, but if this is their 2nd PC and they are just connecting it to an existing network, it becomes much cheaper without AOL involved.
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Surprised by the lack of DVD drive, but maybe they figure that most people are interested in download and burn?
I think they are just trying to get the "I want to surf the web and write email" crowd. I think the majority of those people wouldn't want to watch a DVD on their computer. Hell, they probably don't even know that it's possible.
Most of the people in this target group probably own stand alone DVD players for their TVs anyway.
If you believe in Natural Law, then yeah, I suppose it would be your ultimate authority. Not everyone considers Natural Law to be the best form of ethics. If it were the "ultimate form of authority" then relativism wouldn't even exist as a form of ethics.
Maybe you're trying to say that, since you regard Natural Law to be the best form of ethics and the ethics that you go by, then because of that every man made law limits your "natrual" state?
Either way it doesn't apply to everyone and it isn't an absolute.
When I said "original poster" I meant kaladorn, not the article. My bad on that confusion.
Also, Natural Law is not applicable to modern society, so I'm not really sure why you are bringing that up in such detail and applying it to this situation.
I think the DMCA is garbage just like you do. I think it's a limitation on freedom of speech and I hate it, but I wouldn't use Natural Law to explain why.
While you are correct in your definition and explanation of Natural Law, I don't think that is what the original poster meant by "natural truths."
I believe what he meant is more commonly known as "Considered Moral Beliefs" in the philosophic/ethic community.
CMBs are fairly dependent on which culture you are talking about, but are generally consistant within a culture.
However, kaladorn is correct in saying that one cannot simply state that they are acting "in defense of considered moral beliefs" becuase it is very possible for the considered moral beliefs to conflict within a culture.
The reason these people excel is because they learn the virtual rules. There is little "natural" talent to pro-gaming other than being able to determine these virtual rules and come up with the best way to use them to your advantage. Because the rules are always so limited (since it's being simulated on a computer and an enormous amount of "real life rules" aren't being applied), it doesn't take long before a maximum skill level is reached.
Some might argue that is a natural talent in itself, but I hardly equate it to someone who is a naturally great hockey player, or a naturally great programmer.
Just in case anyone is confused...
The parent poster has no idea what he is talking about concerning the video card. The FX5200 is a horrible video card and would come no where even close to running Doom 3.
Personally, I kind of liked the website. When viewing a game website I expect a little bit more than just a bulleted list of system specs and game features.
It loaded fine in firefox 0.9.2 for me, and my DSL connection kept up with it very easily.
I think sometimes it's ok to have a creative and "out-there" website to give the viewer a certain feel for what they are viewing.
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What is easy to do is turn on automatic update so Microsoft can install and run anything they want on my machines anytime they want. No, thanks.
/., why don't you check your facts first? Aparently you missed options 2-4.
You're kidding right? The very first time automatic update tries to turn on, it asks you if you want to:
1. Have it download and install updates automatically (great for grandma)
2. Just download, but ask me before installing
3. Notify me, but don't download or install anything.
4. Totally turn off automatic updates
Before you join the, "windows sucks no matter what" group on
The Dell laptop on which I type this is running Fedora Linux - and with only the exception of the integrated wireless card, does an excellent job.
Offtopic... but... I have a Dell 8600 with the Dell TrueMobile 1400 wireless (broadcom) and it works great with the ndis driver wrapper. Not sure if that's what you're using, but just letting you know just in case.
DOH
:)
Ok, it's been a bad day.
Well, I did include the printer in the first estimate...
As for keyboard, mouse, speakers, motherboard, and case...
Keyboard is $4 for a USB one
Mouse is $4
Case is $24 with a 300W PSU
speakers are $10
New total is $279.
Crap, I forgot the price of the motherboard... Oh well.
Celeron 2.0: $60
Note that total doesn't include XP license or a 1 year warrenty. You make a good point about people spending the money on an internet connection anyway, but if this is their 2nd PC and they are just connecting it to an existing network, it becomes much cheaper without AOL involved.256MB DDR: $33
40GB HDD: $31
52x CD-ROM: $10
Lexmark Printer: $29
17" CRT: $74
Total: $237
Surprised by the lack of DVD drive, but maybe they figure that most people are interested in download and burn?
I think they are just trying to get the "I want to surf the web and write email" crowd. I think the majority of those people wouldn't want to watch a DVD on their computer. Hell, they probably don't even know that it's possible.
Most of the people in this target group probably own stand alone DVD players for their TVs anyway.
Since when is Natural Law the ultimate authority?
If you believe in Natural Law, then yeah, I suppose it would be your ultimate authority. Not everyone considers Natural Law to be the best form of ethics. If it were the "ultimate form of authority" then relativism wouldn't even exist as a form of ethics.
Maybe you're trying to say that, since you regard Natural Law to be the best form of ethics and the ethics that you go by, then because of that every man made law limits your "natrual" state?
Either way it doesn't apply to everyone and it isn't an absolute.
I think you misunderstood me.
When I said "original poster" I meant kaladorn, not the article. My bad on that confusion.
Also, Natural Law is not applicable to modern society, so I'm not really sure why you are bringing that up in such detail and applying it to this situation.
I think the DMCA is garbage just like you do. I think it's a limitation on freedom of speech and I hate it, but I wouldn't use Natural Law to explain why.
While you are correct in your definition and explanation of Natural Law, I don't think that is what the original poster meant by "natural truths."
I believe what he meant is more commonly known as "Considered Moral Beliefs" in the philosophic/ethic community.
CMBs are fairly dependent on which culture you are talking about, but are generally consistant within a culture.
However, kaladorn is correct in saying that one cannot simply state that they are acting "in defense of considered moral beliefs" becuase it is very possible for the considered moral beliefs to conflict within a culture.
I agree 100%.
The reason these people excel is because they learn the virtual rules. There is little "natural" talent to pro-gaming other than being able to determine these virtual rules and come up with the best way to use them to your advantage. Because the rules are always so limited (since it's being simulated on a computer and an enormous amount of "real life rules" aren't being applied), it doesn't take long before a maximum skill level is reached.
Some might argue that is a natural talent in itself, but I hardly equate it to someone who is a naturally great hockey player, or a naturally great programmer.
Just in case anyone is confused... The parent poster has no idea what he is talking about concerning the video card. The FX5200 is a horrible video card and would come no where even close to running Doom 3.
You should probably tell the rest of the world about that if it's year 3. No one else noticed.
Personally, I kind of liked the website. When viewing a game website I expect a little bit more than just a bulleted list of system specs and game features.
It loaded fine in firefox 0.9.2 for me, and my DSL connection kept up with it very easily.
I think sometimes it's ok to have a creative and "out-there" website to give the viewer a certain feel for what they are viewing.