That's nice in theory, but it doesn't take cost/price into consideration. A combination players will not be cheaper than one that plays one format. Unless you've got some extra money -- the early adapters may, however -- you aren't going to pay for the dual.
I disagree. This article was in the WSJ days ago, and this is simply seen as a last-ditch effort to come to a compromise. I don't think they are anywhere near an agreement, and time is running out. The WSJ mentioned getting these new DVD on the market for Christmas 2005.
From the article: While a final deal is still far from certain
I am saying that Ameritech did not perform and continue to perform due diligence in their selection and retention of a thrid-party that could be trusted with the transport of sensitive information.
Why, for example, did they not use a bonded, licensed two armed guards armored truck service like banks do?
Actually, you have no idea if they did or did not.
There is something specific for personal data that is used by financial institutions. It is called the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, aka Gramm-Leach-Bliley, aka GLB!
As an example of the penalties: In November 2004, two companies were charged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with violation of GLB for not having proper safeguards to protect customers' sensitive personal and financial information. One of those, Sunbelt Lending Services, agreed to a settlement that bars future violations of GLB and requires independent, biannual audits of its information security program for ten years.
As a "financial institution", Gramm-Leach-Bliley requires that they safeguard their non-public information, and that any third parties that they use do the same.
So, if virtual swords are worth real money, and if I steal your virtual sword, can I get arrested in the real world? What if I p-kill you? I need a blue pill...
Way to make things up! Ellen was canceled, like many shows, because the ratings sucked.
Joan Garry, executive director of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, said the cancellation was a disappointment but not a surprise. "We're all disappointed ABC made a decision based on ratings. We really wish that they had seriously considered the impact of Ellen's work and looked at it from a broader perspective," she said.
As many will write, you can do what you want with your money. That said, I thought it was f'ing moronic to throw money at this "problem". Hell, I thought it was a joke that people were actually serious about it...
The PC version is definitely an afterthought. Maybe the lack of competition -- no one else released a PC football game -- led EA to not worry as much about that version (something to remember this year).
1) No "Madden cards" to unlock special features 2) Awful UI based on consoles not having a mouse 3) Released weeks later
Asteroids 2004! Its about time they've updated that classic video game! I hope it is in 3d and color, now, and you can play against other people online...
Slashdot Mirror
Informative, because that source -- and the blog that Slashdot linked to -- seemed far from objective.
That's nice in theory, but it doesn't take cost/price into consideration. A combination players will not be cheaper than one that plays one format. Unless you've got some extra money -- the early adapters may, however -- you aren't going to pay for the dual.
I disagree. This article was in the WSJ days ago, and this is simply seen as a last-ditch effort to come to a compromise. I don't think they are anywhere near an agreement, and time is running out. The WSJ mentioned getting these new DVD on the market for Christmas 2005.
From the article: While a final deal is still far from certain
Maybe. OTOH, I doubt that Ameritrade wants to tell everyone where they store their data offsite...
I am saying that Ameritech did not perform and continue to perform due diligence in their selection and retention of a thrid-party that could be trusted with the transport of sensitive information.
Why, for example, did they not use a bonded, licensed two armed guards armored truck service like banks do?
Actually, you have no idea if they did or did not.
MPAA will shut it down first, for using the name "Indy", which is a clear rip-off of Indiana Jones...
There is something specific for personal data that is used by financial institutions. It is called the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, aka Gramm-Leach-Bliley, aka GLB!
As an example of the penalties:
In November 2004, two companies were charged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with violation of GLB for not having proper safeguards to protect customers' sensitive personal and financial information. One of those, Sunbelt Lending Services, agreed to a settlement that bars future violations of GLB and requires independent, biannual audits of its information security program for ten years.
As a "financial institution", Gramm-Leach-Bliley requires that they safeguard their non-public information, and that any third parties that they use do the same.
There are. GLB (Safeguards Rule), FACTA (Disposal Rule)...
So, if virtual swords are worth real money, and if I steal your virtual sword, can I get arrested in the real world? What if I p-kill you? I need a blue pill...
Pay-per-click is worthless? I guess that's why Google is about to go bankrupt...
When? How about a few weeks ago, in Anarchy Online?
I can sum up online advertising about the decade before the one that this article is written about. Done.
You did better than I -- I was modded Funny yesterday, Offtopic today...
Well, I can finally get on with my day. I've been waiting for the cliff-hanger for 24 hours...
They are selling new maps??? Is this a first, other than (real) expansions? At least expansions usually include new features, as well.
Cmon!!! Where's the rest of this article!?! Stop making us wait for the cliff-hanger!
Well, since these trailers are available on starwars.com, I guess I have no reason to watch The O.C. anymore...
#2 on UPN doesn't mean much :) Still, if the show was too expensive to make, and couldn't make it up with advertising, it is going to canned.
Way to make things up! Ellen was canceled, like many shows, because the ratings sucked.
Joan Garry, executive director of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, said the cancellation was a disappointment but not a surprise. "We're all disappointed ABC made a decision based on ratings. We really wish that they had seriously considered the impact of Ellen's work and looked at it from a broader perspective," she said.
As many will write, you can do what you want with your money. That said, I thought it was f'ing moronic to throw money at this "problem". Hell, I thought it was a joke that people were actually serious about it...
The PC version is definitely an afterthought. Maybe the lack of competition -- no one else released a PC football game -- led EA to not worry as much about that version (something to remember this year).
1) No "Madden cards" to unlock special features
2) Awful UI based on consoles not having a mouse
3) Released weeks later
For all of those that expect EA to simply rest on its laurels and not innovate, here's proof that they are trying new ideas: Gamespot article
It seems like they are trying to revamp the passing game and make it more life-like by forcing the QB to "look" at the receiver.
Darn...can't it just wait until 2030? I think that Duke Nuke'em Forever is due out in 2029...
Asteroids 2004! Its about time they've updated that classic video game! I hope it is in 3d and color, now, and you can play against other people online...