From Microsoft's standpoint, they were creating a game that would appeal to girls (something that say, Gears of War doesn't). Note that that statement does *not* imply that girls can't play and enjoy Gears of War, or that men can't play and enjoy Viva Pinata. They talked about that game that way when they were developing it, their goal was to create a franchise for kids, along with a children's cartoon show, so get that stick out of your bum and realize the reason this game is in existence, and is so amazing, is because of this desire to create something that appeals to people who don't normally find something like Gears of War appealing. (ala Nintendogs, Brain Age, etc).
Actually, the real problem here is not Gates' comment, but the fact that it was Gates who said it. If it was Jobs, Miyamoto, Will Wright, etc, we'd be hearing about how great they are for creating games that target the female demographic.
Can I ask what your experience with drivers (ie, ati, audigy, plugging in webcams/external harddrives/digital cameras), and running day to day software (opera, messenger, things that weren't specifically compiled for 64-bit Windows) runs? I have a Core 2 Duo, and should be receiving my copy of Home Premium next week. I've been running the 32-Bit RC2 and it's been great, but I'm wondering whether I should instal the 64-bit or the 32-bit version
Wait...that's why my bank (INGDirect) made me select an image and shows it to me whenever I login? I had no idea, and their explanation of their 'new security features' was virtually non-existant.
spirit healers give you death penalty. Mounts aren't 'easily obtainable', getting to level 40 takes a bloody long time, then you need the gold. Flying from place to place still takes a bloody long time, especially when your mission is to go to the other continent, talk to someone, and go back. Only the first 20 levels are easy, after that it takes ages.
Try Guild Wars. It has certainly eliminated all that you're talking about. And I mean eliminiated.
Retailers are dropping prices because they're having trouble selling them. They're probably taking a hit at this point, just to shove them out the door. And since they had trouble selling and are taking a hit, more than likely, they will not be ordering as many PS3s from Sony so they don't get screwed over again.
Apple has been given permission by indie labels to sell their music without DRM, music said labels sell without DRM in places like eMusic.com. Apple refuses to sell unprotected AAC files, even at the request of copyright holders.
And I have purchased 3 Apple products and have been severely disappointed by all three. First powerbook: had 2 logic board failures, both of which needed replacing. So I fail to see how they made the logic board problem 'right'. iPod nano: scratched to hell and back, after normal usage (note: my current MP3 phone has had far more abuse than said nano, and it still looks fine). Macbook: overheats, never had a laptop be that bad.
Apple underpromises? "Apple reinvents the phone." "The future is already here." "What do you do when you reach enlightenment? Keep going. " Those are underpromises?
Yes, but unlike 10.2, Windows XP is over 5 years old at this point. Software you buy now will still run on an OS you purchased 5 years ago. And Microsoft has a version of their new API,.NET 3, coming out for XP too, so they are still putting an effort to maintain compatability between operating systems. Sure, in a few years new software will only run on Vista, but my argument is that your operating system will become obsolete far sooner with OS X than with Windows, and this is compounded by the fact that in OS X it is made obsolete by point releases.
Three people responded to my last comment with similar arguments. I love the hypocracy of people here. Microsoft manages to port.NET 3 to Windows XP, yet people seem to bitch about the fact that they don't port DirectX 10 to Win XP...
Because a lot of these 'extra fatures' can already be found for free in XP, without the need for paying. Not to mention the fact that Apple tends to lock 10.2 from running new software, and you bet your ass they'll lock 10.3 out when 10.5 comes out. Don't forget that someone a couple posts below you mentioned that there compiler won't let you compile for previous versions of the OS.
Also, Panther came in October 2003, and Tiger came out in April 2005. That's 1.5 years, not two. And Leopard, which is coming out in Spring, is actually considered 'late'.
Any company is there to make money, so they're all greedy. If you want to make a point, make it. Don't fall back on petty insults. It is immature, and tends to throw off any points you make in a debate as nothing but a result of bias.
No, this is MS, short for Microsoft. M$ makes you sound like a 5 year old brat.
Also, Microsoft has one of the longer periods of support out there. Look at Apple, they don't support 10.2 anymore. And you can bet your ass that as soon as 10.5 comes out, they'll cut support for 10.3 too.
Ya. They totally rushed out Halo 3 so it can be a launch title for Microsoft...wait...no...that didn't happen. I mean, they totally rushed out Halo 3 to counter the PS3's launch for Microsoft...
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You know why? Because it's fun to bash Vista! This is Slashdot!
You obviously are *not* in touch with reality.
From Microsoft's standpoint, they were creating a game that would appeal to girls (something that say, Gears of War doesn't). Note that that statement does *not* imply that girls can't play and enjoy Gears of War, or that men can't play and enjoy Viva Pinata. They talked about that game that way when they were developing it, their goal was to create a franchise for kids, along with a children's cartoon show, so get that stick out of your bum and realize the reason this game is in existence, and is so amazing, is because of this desire to create something that appeals to people who don't normally find something like Gears of War appealing. (ala Nintendogs, Brain Age, etc).
Actually, the real problem here is not Gates' comment, but the fact that it was Gates who said it. If it was Jobs, Miyamoto, Will Wright, etc, we'd be hearing about how great they are for creating games that target the female demographic.
Can I ask what your experience with drivers (ie, ati, audigy, plugging in webcams/external harddrives/digital cameras), and running day to day software (opera, messenger, things that weren't specifically compiled for 64-bit Windows) runs? I have a Core 2 Duo, and should be receiving my copy of Home Premium next week. I've been running the 32-Bit RC2 and it's been great, but I'm wondering whether I should instal the 64-bit or the 32-bit version
Wait...that's why my bank (INGDirect) made me select an image and shows it to me whenever I login? I had no idea, and their explanation of their 'new security features' was virtually non-existant.
Or rather...Apple had the APIs for Vista for a while. Had access to the RTM since October. And didn't bother to fix it.
AMD bought ATI.
Considering your username, that's not surprising ;)
Try Guild Wars. It has certainly eliminated all that you're talking about. And I mean eliminiated.
You know those things you clame that WoW has minimized/removed? Ya, the reason I stopped playing the damn game is because they're still there.
Ya, but if they do, those Mac users will scream MONOPOLY! AHH! MICROSOFT ARE EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111cos(0)
For the record, I hate slashdot's stupid time delay for allowing posts.
Retailers are dropping prices because they're having trouble selling them. They're probably taking a hit at this point, just to shove them out the door. And since they had trouble selling and are taking a hit, more than likely, they will not be ordering as many PS3s from Sony so they don't get screwed over again.
Apple has been given permission by indie labels to sell their music without DRM, music said labels sell without DRM in places like eMusic.com. Apple refuses to sell unprotected AAC files, even at the request of copyright holders.
Apple underpromises? "Apple reinvents the phone." "The future is already here." "What do you do when you reach enlightenment? Keep going. " Those are underpromises?
It's called the Reality Distortion Field
Yes, but unlike 10.2, Windows XP is over 5 years old at this point. Software you buy now will still run on an OS you purchased 5 years ago. And Microsoft has a version of their new API, .NET 3, coming out for XP too, so they are still putting an effort to maintain compatability between operating systems. Sure, in a few years new software will only run on Vista, but my argument is that your operating system will become obsolete far sooner with OS X than with Windows, and this is compounded by the fact that in OS X it is made obsolete by point releases.
Three people responded to my last comment with similar arguments. I love the hypocracy of people here. Microsoft manages to port .NET 3 to Windows XP, yet people seem to bitch about the fact that they don't port DirectX 10 to Win XP...
Yes, but Apple makes a conscious decision not to port these APIs to older versions of their OS.
Also, Panther came in October 2003, and Tiger came out in April 2005. That's 1.5 years, not two. And Leopard, which is coming out in Spring, is actually considered 'late'.
I actually did read on and look at the rest of what was written, and guess what? It was complete FUD, which two others have already pointed out.
Any company is there to make money, so they're all greedy. If you want to make a point, make it. Don't fall back on petty insults. It is immature, and tends to throw off any points you make in a debate as nothing but a result of bias.
The people you buy the video from? Not happy? Don't buy it. I know I won't be.
Also, Microsoft has one of the longer periods of support out there. Look at Apple, they don't support 10.2 anymore. And you can bet your ass that as soon as 10.5 comes out, they'll cut support for 10.3 too.
Hey...waitagodarnfrigginminute...