That wasn't really a troll, I'd say you were going for Funny, but I'd mod it Insightful. Except for the fact that you spelled it luser, but I suspect you were being ironic.
Well, case in point, the network I'm on right now was infected about two weeks ago for about a week, during which time they had to go through every computer and clean it. It's believed that the virus got in when someone opened an e-mail attachment. Of course, yesterday I had to open up IE (I use FF, but hotmail doesn't like FF), and saw to my joy that someone had installed the "Starware" toolbar. A quick Google search revealed that this wasn't the best thing to have on there.
So while I have some respect for my IT department, people can still install pretty much anything that they want to. Of course, I can probably blame MS for this since we're using Win2K, but hey, who on this board blames MS for anything?
It depends (somewhat) on where you put your e-mail address out on the web. Sites like NYTimes that require your e-mail for registration probably won't give your e-mail out to various third parties, they might, but the risk is lower.
However, if you put your e-mail into www.freepornsexxxxbabes.com, you're probably going to get spammed to all hell.
Word to the wise, have an e-mail address that you never use if you're signing up for something that you aren't sure about.
I feel pretty safe saying that AOE3 has a lot more depth than AOM. In fact, it is probably something of a risk. There are so many different combos of civs, strategies, techs (even not including the HC), and maps, that there is the potential for some insane strategies that we weren't able to come up with during testing.
And this is a game that according to them is tested every day. The problem, IMO, is that even though creators play the game every day, they don't play as everyone else does, so while you may have 50 people playing, they're all playing the same style.
Compare this to 50,000 people who are going to play different ways. These people are going to come up with different strategies then the creators, strategies that they might easily not have thought of.
One idea is that there should be more mass testing of games before their full release. They do the same thing with movies, Serenity has been pre-shown 2 times now, with a third time coming up the 23rd (anyone with tickets to Boston, please, reply), and the reviews for it are great. Of course, these reviews are from diehard fans....
The only problem with massive testing is that people can easily copy the game and spread it that way.
and realize that no game is perfect, and while many could be a hell of a lot better, designers are usually under a deadline, and while they may want to create a nice, balanced game, they can't. The only way for them to balance it out, is to later release patchs, which, if they haven't been properly tested, may just make things worse.
Who actually believed the people who were saying that Linux et. al. were going to fail? I mean, there's millions of people who want to use a better OS, and more importantly, many of those people also want to help to make their OS better.
In this case, it didn't work, at least, not in the long run. From the article: On the weekends, 80 to 90 percent of tables and chairs are taken up by people using computers. Many laptop users occupy two or more seats by themselves, as well. And tehy aren't buying anything. Ergo, free WiFi isn't bring more customers in, just more people.
ADULTS ONLY Titles rated AO (Adults Only) have content that should only be played by persons 18 years and older. Titles in this category may include prolonged scenes of intense violence and/or graphic sexual content and nudity.
After reading this, the average/.er has only one question...."Which titles?"
Yes, but good news doesn't sell. Horrible tragedies on the other hand, do. Watch the previews for any upcoming story on Fox (at least where I am), every story is apparently about how teens are driving dangerously, parents are going to get arrested if their kid drinks, driving on the Mass. Pike is even more scary because people are installing monitors in the steering wheels and watching movies while driving, etc. etc. etc. The only time somebody wants to hear about a dog saving a man from a burning building is if 20 other people died.
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That wasn't really a troll, I'd say you were going for Funny, but I'd mod it Insightful. Except for the fact that you spelled it luser, but I suspect you were being ironic.
So the Japanese are going to take over the moon? Best of luck, god knows NASA isn't going anywhere anytime soon, what with their lack of funding.
You know what; as long as I can still link to porn via Google Images, I really don't care.
Yeah, but who the hell watches The Simple Life?
THIS IS WHAT YOUR IT DEPARTMENT HAS TO DEAL WITH!
Well, case in point, the network I'm on right now was infected about two weeks ago for about a week, during which time they had to go through every computer and clean it. It's believed that the virus got in when someone opened an e-mail attachment. Of course, yesterday I had to open up IE (I use FF, but hotmail doesn't like FF), and saw to my joy that someone had installed the "Starware" toolbar. A quick Google search revealed that this wasn't the best thing to have on there.
So while I have some respect for my IT department, people can still install pretty much anything that they want to. Of course, I can probably blame MS for this since we're using Win2K, but hey, who on this board blames MS for anything?
It depends (somewhat) on where you put your e-mail address out on the web. Sites like NYTimes that require your e-mail for registration probably won't give your e-mail out to various third parties, they might, but the risk is lower.
However, if you put your e-mail into www.freepornsexxxxbabes.com, you're probably going to get spammed to all hell.
Word to the wise, have an e-mail address that you never use if you're signing up for something that you aren't sure about.
Because this is Slashdot
But all the porn files on torrentspy come as .exe's....
Wish I'd read this beforehand...
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On the AOE3 boards, ES_DeathShrimp posted this:
I feel pretty safe saying that AOE3 has a lot more depth than AOM. In fact, it is probably something of a risk. There are so many different combos of civs, strategies, techs (even not including the HC), and maps, that there is the potential for some insane strategies that we weren't able to come up with during testing.
If anything, the design of AOE3 is just going to mandate more patches than we've been able to do before. That doesn't mean it will be buggier -- just that the depth can lead to a lot of unforseen strategies and balance issues.
http://aoe3.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/displa
And this is a game that according to them is tested every day. The problem, IMO, is that even though creators play the game every day, they don't play as everyone else does, so while you may have 50 people playing, they're all playing the same style.
Compare this to 50,000 people who are going to play different ways. These people are going to come up with different strategies then the creators, strategies that they might easily not have thought of.
One idea is that there should be more mass testing of games before their full release. They do the same thing with movies, Serenity has been pre-shown 2 times now, with a third time coming up the 23rd (anyone with tickets to Boston, please, reply), and the reviews for it are great. Of course, these reviews are from diehard fans....
The only problem with massive testing is that people can easily copy the game and spread it that way.
Dissing Tamagotchi was not needed. Tamagotchi is the most interactive 3 button game out there, anyone can tell you that.
and realize that no game is perfect, and while many could be a hell of a lot better, designers are usually under a deadline, and while they may want to create a nice, balanced game, they can't. The only way for them to balance it out, is to later release patchs, which, if they haven't been properly tested, may just make things worse.
There's a CAD comic for every story...
= 2005-02-21
http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/?t=archives&date
Who actually believed the people who were saying that Linux et. al. were going to fail? I mean, there's millions of people who want to use a better OS, and more importantly, many of those people also want to help to make their OS better.
You know, tons of people enter into a hotel as well.
Long holiday, they haven't been back since /. was created.
All your cable are belong to us
(Note: The member profiles have since been taken down by Yahoo)
That won't stop anybody here of course...
In this case, it didn't work, at least, not in the long run. From the article: On the weekends, 80 to 90 percent of tables and chairs are taken up by people using computers. Many laptop users occupy two or more seats by themselves, as well. And tehy aren't buying anything. Ergo, free WiFi isn't bring more customers in, just more people.
Is Business. They need to make a profit, and having people just sitting around not giving them their money isn't profitable. Such is capitalism.
you still won't understand the concept of a CDROM drive.
That's the thing that hold the coffee, right?
When I can download Half-Life 2 into my brain and play it.
Yes...I find the thought of other people creepy as well.
ADULTS ONLY
/.er has only one question...."Which titles?"
Titles rated AO (Adults Only) have content that should only be played by persons 18 years and older. Titles in this category may include prolonged scenes of intense violence and/or graphic sexual content and nudity.
After reading this, the average
Yes, but good news doesn't sell. Horrible tragedies on the other hand, do. Watch the previews for any upcoming story on Fox (at least where I am), every story is apparently about how teens are driving dangerously, parents are going to get arrested if their kid drinks, driving on the Mass. Pike is even more scary because people are installing monitors in the steering wheels and watching movies while driving, etc. etc. etc. The only time somebody wants to hear about a dog saving a man from a burning building is if 20 other people died.