Original ideas are always the seed of a successful franchise. Yes, Nintendo exploits their franchises extensively because familiarity in the art is comforting. The mechanics are almost always either radically different or greatly expanded upon in a way that makes the game more playable. Consider: Mario 1 vs Mario 2 (nes) Mario 1-5 (nes,snes) vs Mario 64 (n64) Metroid (nes)->super metroid(simply amazing.. even today [IMO]snes)->Metroid Prime (gcube)
Now consider Tomb Raider. The first iteration (not a sequel) of this franchise was amazingly popular. 10 sequels later nobody will speak of it in a favorable light.. Why? It was the same game over and over. I'm sure somebody buys them still, but there are also people who collect smurfs..
Grand Theft Auto 3. Sure, it was a sequel but the predecessors were only popular among an esoteric audience of nerds and geeks. Grand Theft Auto is now a bigger name than James Brown! Why? because it was a game with unprecedented scale and playability...
In short, your statement doesn't hold in any applicable way.
Beyond an idea, this is the Creative Commons in action: http://www.ccmixter.org
They recently held a contest where remixers could sample works from popular artists such as Beastie Boys, Chuck D, David Byrne and others. The winners are to be published on CD.
A great idea is never worth as much until it is proven by empirical evidence. If you think the Creative Commons is a great idea then support it by making use of, and contributing to, the 'pool' of CC licensed content; just the way Lessig and these remixers have.
arthur, what if i told you that (buffering) attention, people of earth: I regret to inform you that (buffering)
anyway, I hope there is less of the slapstick humor in the rest of the film and more of the ideas and dialogue that make the series so great. speaking of slapstick humor, anyone notice the book 'slapstick' by vonnegut under arthur's alarm clock?
initial impressions: not yet entirely disappointed
digital storage and the internet are quite a bit more reliable than the library at alexandria. yet, digital storage may exist long after we've lost a means of retrieving and decoding the data.
it'll give the next era of cavemen something to do for a few millenia, anyway.
I consider that the golden rule requires that if I like a program I must share it with other people who like it. I cannot in good conscience sign a nondisclosure agreement or a software license agreement.
So that I can continue to use computers without violating my principles, I have decided to put together a sufficient body of free software so that I will be able to get along without any software that is not free.
This, along with the rest of the post, seems like a direct response to Bill Gates' Open Letter to Hobbyists (1976) in which Gates states:
"Almost a year ago, Paul Allen and myself, expecting the hobby market to expand, hired Monte Davidoff and developed Altair BASIC. [...] Now we have 4K, 8K, EXTENDED, ROM and DISK BASIC. The value of the computer time we have used exceeds $40,000.
and:
"The feedback we have gotten from the hundreds of people who say they are using BASIC has all been positive. Two surprising things are apparent, however, 1) Most of these "users" never bought BASIC (less than 10% of all Altair owners have bought BASIC), and 2) The amount of royalties we have received from sales to hobbyists makes the time spent on Altair BASIC worth less than $2 an hour.
Why is this? As the majority of hobbyists must be aware, most of you steal your software. Hardware must be paid for, but software is something to share. Who cares if the people who worked on it get paid?
Is this fair?"
and:
"I would appreciate letters from any one who wants to pay up, or has a suggestion or comment. Just write to me at 1180 Alvarado SE, #114, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108. Nothing would please me more than being able to hire ten programmers and deluge the hobby market with good software."
Mr. Gates has devoted his life to creating an industry, and it seems Mr. Stallman has devoted his to preserving the rights of those who use technology in response to Mr. Gates' inquiry. Mr. Gates' influence has been felt across the globe, and the influence of ideas by Stallman are still expanding. GNU GPL, written by Stallman, has given birth to the following behind Linux, has influenced the Creative Commons iniative, and influenced projects like Wikipedia and numerous other projects that 'share.' Wikipedia is incredibly successful, and sites are rapidly adopting the CC license for podcasting, music distrubition, etc. I have seen posts here on Slashdot regarding Stallman's statements as 'FUD' (fear, uncertainy, doubt.) I'm not sure this is fair; considering Stallman's record. The attacks on Mr. Gates by posters aren't completely unfair, but the man has changed the world and should be respected for that.
Patents are tricky, because they do promote 'openness,' yet at the same time are ambiguous, restrictive and provide a government granted monopoly. The problems with patents have extended past these software patents, though. Biochemical compound discoveries are being patented. An idea of say, a difference engine or steam-powered engine, are different than the discovery of a naturally occuring compound.
Not everyone cares about why. Most people are perfectly fine enjoying their hobbies and going on vacation every other quarter. The average college student is about "enjoying life" and "having fun while I still can." They find the degree and courses that suit them and make the most out of their time in college. It is their unalienable right to pursue whatever makes their lives complete.
Then there are those of us who wonder about the stars and question nature. These inquisitive types find the courses that suit them and make the most of their time in college. It is their unalienable right to pursue whatever makes their lives complete.
To assume that every college, every student, and every professor are all the same is, well, wrong. What has happened to education? Capitalism, probably..
Every gamer has played a game and said, "it would be so cool if..." and their buds go "Affirmative, roger." Just as every car owner has said, "it would be so cool if..." It is the job of the designer to come up with these ideas, and users of the product are among the best voices for new design ideas. Your average joe can't use technical knowledge to put their ideas into technical form, though. That is the job of engineers or developers.
Alien technician: We will be flying close to Earth shortly, Lord. Alien Overlord: Yes! This provides us an excellent opportunity to test some of our anti homo sapien proposals.
The structure of the universe is curious to me. There seems to be no end to its scope. There is no end to the level of magnification just as there is no end to the vastness of the universe. There is no nothing. Zero and the rest of the scale are just for reference. We as humans, curious pattern seekers, desperately search for answers (well, some of us.) But I'm concerned that there are no absolute answers. For every answer there are essentially an infinite number of new questions. Absolute Zero and the Speed of Light are the only signs of finiteness I've encountered in my studies. However, it is likely that these are just 'borders' into some alternate state of existence. Especially given that blackholes can trap light..
Anyway, it just seems futile. As we build virtual worlds in 'cyberspace' it is hard not to sense some sort of analogy. Leetor the Paladin only knows the pixelated trees and sky that make up his universe. Yet, he and that environment are composed of 'bit.' This is essentially a charged atom. In the right sequence (composition) it can be perceived by hardware and then the user as a tree, sky or paladin. We perceive things based on their atomic composition, yet we build machines that perceive them in a different way (think radio.) And we build layers on top of what already exists (bits.) We attempt to dissect our universe by building physical models based on what should be to satisfy what we observe. In doing so we have a ton of subatomic particles. These particles will likely have to be composed of more particles in order to build a model based on what we observe of their physical behaviors. And at a wholly macroscopic level a galaxy could be interpreted to be an atomic structure. Nucleus and outer rotating particles. These clouds of matter could be the nucleus of an even bigger system (in which we are sub atomic particles) or they could be the subatomic particles of an even larger system. Consider how we all feel the need to mate. It is fundamental to all of us right? Birds, duck billed platypi and of course humans. We follow our instincts and obey the feelings that drive us. We carry a complex genetic code that is exchanged, combined or mutated during reproduction. Similar to say, a hard drive or electronic network.
So being that we are information processing beings (light, sound and etc), the universe is all about information. Layer after layer. In our quest to assimilate all the information the universe can provide us, we will probably build more and more powerful computers until we have our selves a blackhole, sucking in all the information that even attempts to come near us (light.) Yet, we will still be unable to capture it all. And we will be the curious dark spot in somebody elses night sky. When will it end, where will it end? Who says it will? End and beginning are concepts we have created for us to understand what we observe in our scope of the spectrum. Just like nothing. But there is no nothing just as there is no beginning and no end.
Anyway, that's not to say we shouldn't give up or anything. I'm just constantly bewildered and excited when these sort of discoveries come about. Perhaps I'm an Atomist. Those greeks...
The Sun's rays travel perpendicular to the ionosphere, so although there is a lot of particle activity from the Sun, it is mostly absorbed and bent in to the shape of the Van Halen radiation belt.
Slashdot Mirror
April Fool's day is the proof of concept for Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.
Finally, Nintendo releases a backwards compatable console.
Satoru Iwata, Nintendo president, confirmed that the new console will be able to run games originally made for the GameCube
I interpret this as: We will release games for Revolution that were originally made for Gamecube. Of course, it would be great if I were proved wrong.
sequels sell better than original ideas
Original ideas are always the seed of a successful franchise. Yes, Nintendo exploits their franchises extensively because familiarity in the art is comforting. The mechanics are almost always either radically different or greatly expanded upon in a way that makes the game more playable.
Consider:
Mario 1 vs Mario 2 (nes)
Mario 1-5 (nes,snes) vs Mario 64 (n64)
Metroid (nes)->super metroid(simply amazing.. even today [IMO]snes)->Metroid Prime (gcube)
Now consider Tomb Raider. The first iteration (not a sequel) of this franchise was amazingly popular. 10 sequels later nobody will speak of it in a favorable light.. Why? It was the same game over and over. I'm sure somebody buys them still, but there are also people who collect smurfs..
Grand Theft Auto 3. Sure, it was a sequel but the predecessors were only popular among an esoteric audience of nerds and geeks. Grand Theft Auto is now a bigger name than James Brown! Why? because it was a game with unprecedented scale and playability...
In short, your statement doesn't hold in any applicable way.
I have to wonder if the market is going to be flooded with too many MBAs soon. Aren't MBAs the ones who create the markets? ESPECIALLY engineers..
how about MBAs that hold CS degrees?
Beyond an idea, this is the Creative Commons in action: http://www.ccmixter.org
They recently held a contest where remixers could sample works from popular artists such as Beastie Boys, Chuck D, David Byrne and others. The winners are to be published on CD.
A great idea is never worth as much until it is proven by empirical evidence. If you think the Creative Commons is a great idea then support it by making use of, and contributing to, the 'pool' of CC licensed content; just the way Lessig and these remixers have.
Mos Def is perfectly cast for the personality of Ford Prefect, especially considering the relationship with the personality of Arthur Dent. Bravo..
arthur, what if i told you that (buffering)
attention, people of earth: I regret to inform you that (buffering)
anyway, I hope there is less of the slapstick humor in the rest of the film and more of the ideas and dialogue that make the series so great. speaking of slapstick humor, anyone notice the book 'slapstick' by vonnegut under arthur's alarm clock?
initial impressions: not yet entirely disappointed
digital storage and the internet are quite a bit more reliable than the library at alexandria. yet, digital storage may exist long after we've lost a means of retrieving and decoding the data. it'll give the next era of cavemen something to do for a few millenia, anyway.
your proctologist? what an ass..
From Richard Stallman's original post to net.unix-wizards (1983) in which he announces GNU/GNU's not Unix:
Why I Must Write GNU
I consider that the golden rule requires that if I like a program I
must share it with other people who like it. I cannot in good
conscience sign a nondisclosure agreement or a software license
agreement.
So that I can continue to use computers without violating my principles,
I have decided to put together a sufficient body of free software so that
I will be able to get along without any software that is not free.
This, along with the rest of the post, seems like a direct response to Bill Gates' Open Letter to Hobbyists (1976) in which Gates states:
"Almost a year ago, Paul Allen and myself, expecting the hobby market to expand, hired Monte Davidoff and developed Altair BASIC. [...] Now we have 4K, 8K, EXTENDED, ROM and DISK BASIC. The value of the computer time we have used exceeds $40,000.
and:
"The feedback we have gotten from the hundreds of people who say they are using BASIC has all been positive. Two surprising things are apparent, however, 1) Most of these "users" never bought BASIC (less than 10% of all Altair owners have bought BASIC), and 2) The amount of royalties we have received from sales to hobbyists makes the time spent on Altair BASIC worth less than $2 an hour.
Why is this? As the majority of hobbyists must be aware, most of you steal your software. Hardware must be paid for, but software is something to share. Who cares if the people who worked on it get paid?
Is this fair?"
and:
"I would appreciate letters from any one who wants to pay up, or has a suggestion or comment. Just write to me at 1180 Alvarado SE, #114, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108. Nothing would please me more than being able to hire ten programmers and deluge the hobby market with good software."
Mr. Gates has devoted his life to creating an industry, and it seems Mr. Stallman has devoted his to preserving the rights of those who use technology in response to Mr. Gates' inquiry. Mr. Gates' influence has been felt across the globe, and the influence of ideas by Stallman are still expanding. GNU GPL, written by Stallman, has given birth to the following behind Linux, has influenced the Creative Commons iniative, and influenced projects like Wikipedia and numerous other projects that 'share.' Wikipedia is incredibly successful, and sites are rapidly adopting the CC license for podcasting, music distrubition, etc. I have seen posts here on Slashdot regarding Stallman's statements as 'FUD' (fear, uncertainy, doubt.) I'm not sure this is fair; considering Stallman's record. The attacks on Mr. Gates by posters aren't completely unfair, but the man has changed the world and should be respected for that.
Patents are tricky, because they do promote 'openness,' yet at the same time are ambiguous, restrictive and provide a government granted monopoly. The problems with patents have extended past these software patents, though. Biochemical compound discoveries are being patented. An idea of say, a difference engine or steam-powered engine, are different than the discovery of a naturally occuring compound.
what about genetically engineered corn with human-like properties and characteristics?
Recommended Storage Media: Peer to Peer network.
Who the fuck would buy with REAL money something in a video game that they could just sign up for and get themselves?
Who would buy a $10 shirt with money they earned themselves when they could just make the shirt?
Not everyone cares about why. Most people are perfectly fine enjoying their hobbies and going on vacation every other quarter. The average college student is about "enjoying life" and "having fun while I still can." They find the degree and courses that suit them and make the most out of their time in college. It is their unalienable right to pursue whatever makes their lives complete.
Then there are those of us who wonder about the stars and question nature. These inquisitive types find the courses that suit them and make the most of their time in college. It is their unalienable right to pursue whatever makes their lives complete.
To assume that every college, every student, and every professor are all the same is, well, wrong.
What has happened to education? Capitalism, probably..
Every gamer has played a game and said, "it would be so cool if..." and their buds go "Affirmative, roger." Just as every car owner has said, "it would be so cool if..." It is the job of the designer to come up with these ideas, and users of the product are among the best voices for new design ideas. Your average joe can't use technical knowledge to put their ideas into technical form, though. That is the job of engineers or developers.
Meanwhile, on 2004 MN4:
Alien technician: We will be flying close to Earth shortly, Lord.
Alien Overlord: Yes! This provides us an excellent opportunity to test some of our anti homo sapien proposals.
Microsoft v. - to acquire with monopolistic intent SYNONYM: assimilate
I think there is a more appropriate question: Is smoke in dark rooms with flashing lights really what it is all about?
Wow! That .gov url starts with xxx! I know I read they were trying to make physics more appealing to kids, but wow!
The structure of the universe is curious to me. There seems to be no end to its scope. There is no end to the level of magnification just as there is no end to the vastness of the universe. There is no nothing. Zero and the rest of the scale are just for reference. We as humans, curious pattern seekers, desperately search for answers (well, some of us.) But I'm concerned that there are no absolute answers. For every answer there are essentially an infinite number of new questions. Absolute Zero and the Speed of Light are the only signs of finiteness I've encountered in my studies. However, it is likely that these are just 'borders' into some alternate state of existence. Especially given that blackholes can trap light..
Anyway, it just seems futile. As we build virtual worlds in 'cyberspace' it is hard not to sense some sort of analogy. Leetor the Paladin only knows the pixelated trees and sky that make up his universe. Yet, he and that environment are composed of 'bit.' This is essentially a charged atom. In the right sequence (composition) it can be perceived by hardware and then the user as a tree, sky or paladin. We perceive things based on their atomic composition, yet we build machines that perceive them in a different way (think radio.) And we build layers on top of what already exists (bits.) We attempt to dissect our universe by building physical models based on what should be to satisfy what we observe. In doing so we have a ton of subatomic particles. These particles will likely have to be composed of more particles in order to build a model based on what we observe of their physical behaviors. And at a wholly macroscopic level a galaxy could be interpreted to be an atomic structure. Nucleus and outer rotating particles. These clouds of matter could be the nucleus of an even bigger system (in which we are sub atomic particles) or they could be the subatomic particles of an even larger system. Consider how we all feel the need to mate. It is fundamental to all of us right? Birds, duck billed platypi and of course humans. We follow our instincts and obey the feelings that drive us. We carry a complex genetic code that is exchanged, combined or mutated during reproduction. Similar to say, a hard drive or electronic network.
So being that we are information processing beings (light, sound and etc), the universe is all about information. Layer after layer. In our quest to assimilate all the information the universe can provide us, we will probably build more and more powerful computers until we have our selves a blackhole, sucking in all the information that even attempts to come near us (light.) Yet, we will still be unable to capture it all. And we will be the curious dark spot in somebody elses night sky. When will it end, where will it end? Who says it will? End and beginning are concepts we have created for us to understand what we observe in our scope of the spectrum. Just like nothing. But there is no nothing just as there is no beginning and no end.
Anyway, that's not to say we shouldn't give up or anything. I'm just constantly bewildered and excited when these sort of discoveries come about. Perhaps I'm an Atomist. Those greeks...
The Sun's rays travel perpendicular to the ionosphere, so although there is a lot of particle activity from the Sun, it is mostly absorbed and bent in to the shape of the Van Halen radiation belt.
surely you mean a Van Allen Radiation Belt
are you a prototype of one of these new lust driven robots?
Don't worry. Lust will make these robots about as productive as.. well.. us.
Mindless droids that love to hump? Why does this sound so familiar?