If that's not their plan, it cerainly should be. I would expect they're fully aware of the value of parental and media outrage. Didn't GTA sales skyrockey just before they pulled it from the shelves after Hot Coffee?
Man, I can't believe I actually said those words. It does seem like some sort of public push is needed though. If it doesn't happen, I can see the OS being relegated to support systems and techies only for the next ten years. Too bad too....
A large percentage would also be interested in having it transferred to their heads.
On a more serious note, it seems like calling this a 'first step' in understating things a bit. This alone is of huge value in repairing nerve damage... they almost make it sound trivial in some ways.
No matter how brilliant they may be, or how badly they screw up, I wouldnt expect this to be the end of the PS. Fanboy support alone should get them near at least a break even point. I think their biggest threat these days would be the hype over the xbox360. If MS can get a major hardware volume release, combined with a couple of good games just before Sony deploys they should be able to slap down the Sony marketing a bit.
Perhaps what we need is for one or more major companies supporting it to put out some bucks and do a bit of television advertising to get the word out to more than just those of us currently "in the know". It would be a nice chance to get the word "linux" out to the uninformed masses and head off any MS FUDD.
I'm sure the word 'FREE!' would grab Jow SixPack's attention as well.
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We've been through this before. Nerds are interested in programming, linux, hardware hacking, games, and pr0n. You don't need to compete in all the events to qualify though.
Or, at least I say I am to people I work with. I also usually add "I don't have kids, why should I care". This usually gets their attention a bit more than whining to them about the environment.
Don't forget to mention that you're buying a gas sucking utility vehicle!
Sure, what's your gamer tag? I have a job though, so can only do about 10 hours per day. I can make up for it by being exceptionally foul mouthed if you like.
Damn, the lack of spelling errors is probably giving me away.
It's advertised as 'News for Nerds', and like programming, hardware hacking, and pR0n, games are popular nerd hobbies. Relax, you don't need to participate in all the categories.
Blocking images on emil is an unreasonable step that shouldn't be required. Major companies use HTML with images in advertising, and some of us acually request to be sent those adds. Simply viewing an emain should not need to be a restricted operation. Removing a users ability to perform common tasks is not an acceptable way to enforce security, it's just hiding the problems.
Just another reason to use one of the more 'grey' sort of download sites...
From what I've heard, they have more format and bitrate selection, and are cheaper. Anybody know of a good one, and can I trust them with my credit card number?
Having my phone (a Treo, actually) destroyed would be the least of my concerns. Having my phone dial a big$ 976 number, or scam line in some strange country would be worse.
Alternatively, having the virus gather numbers, email addresses, etc, and forward them to spammers or other marketers would also suck in a fairly big way.
Many upconverting players (Samsung, as noted on SlashDot 2 days ago), LG, etc, can be hacked via secret codes, or new ROM flashes to upconvert to the component video connectors. Very handy...
I'd just like to remind everyone that being highly educated does not correspond directly to being highly clever. Some people need to work hard at it, some don't.
Also, I thought the previous studies showed that it was people who 'exercised' their barins more were more resistant to the disease... but I may not be recalling the study correctly.
We don't need qa polite cellphone, we need one that's outright rude.
"What're you doing taling now, you're driving? ***zzzzap**** ".
(High voltage external contacts would be a must)
You obviously haven't been paying attention. Stupidity seems to be the grounds for most lawsuits. This is the reason for 'lawyerproofing' labels on products that make people with positive IQ's say 'Why would they need to put a label like that on something'.
Are you serious? Man, that thing was painful to use... not the general layout, but those silly indented arrows on the movemend pad. I think I can still see an arrow shaped callous on my left thumb.
I'm of the opinion that all new drivers should be required to drive a motorcycle for 1 or 2 years before they're allowed to drive a car. You learn to be aware of your surroundings, the limitations of your vehicle, and the general lack of basic competence of many drivers around you.
In addition, mistakes are harshly punished. Even if it didn't improve skills, it would certainly reduce the number of drivers on the road.
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If that's not their plan, it cerainly should be. I would expect they're fully aware of the value of parental and media outrage. Didn't GTA sales skyrockey just before they pulled it from the shelves after Hot Coffee?
An excellent marketing idea.
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Man, I can't believe I actually said those words. It does seem like some sort of public push is needed though. If it doesn't happen, I can see the OS being relegated to support systems and techies only for the next ten years. Too bad too
A large percentage would also be interested in having it transferred to their heads.
... they almost make it sound trivial in some ways.
On a more serious note, it seems like calling this a 'first step' in understating things a bit. This alone is of huge value in repairing nerve damage
No matter how brilliant they may be, or how badly they screw up, I wouldnt expect this to be the end of the PS. Fanboy support alone should get them near at least a break even point. I think their biggest threat these days would be the hype over the xbox360. If MS can get a major hardware volume release, combined with a couple of good games just before Sony deploys they should be able to slap down the Sony marketing a bit.
In any case, it should be interesting.
It could be extra doubt, or perhaps even a spelling error. Take your pick, based on your level of distrust in MS.
Perhaps what we need is for one or more major companies supporting it to put out some bucks and do a bit of television advertising to get the word out to more than just those of us currently "in the know". It would be a nice chance to get the word "linux" out to the uninformed masses and head off any MS FUDD.
I'm sure the word 'FREE!' would grab Jow SixPack's attention as well.
We've been through this before. Nerds are interested in programming, linux, hardware hacking, games, and pr0n. You don't need to compete in all the events to qualify though.
Or, at least I say I am to people I work with. I also usually add "I don't have kids, why should I care". This usually gets their attention a bit more than whining to them about the environment.
Don't forget to mention that you're buying a gas sucking utility vehicle!
Sure, what's your gamer tag? I have a job though, so can only do about 10 hours per day. I can make up for it by being exceptionally foul mouthed if you like.
Damn, the lack of spelling errors is probably giving me away.
It's advertised as 'News for Nerds', and like programming, hardware hacking, and pR0n, games are popular nerd hobbies. Relax, you don't need to participate in all the categories.
Stop reading my mail.
As a fellow Canadian .... I wish I had some mod points to donate.
Blocking images on emil is an unreasonable step that shouldn't be required. Major companies use HTML with images in advertising, and some of us acually request to be sent those adds. Simply viewing an emain should not need to be a restricted operation. Removing a users ability to perform common tasks is not an acceptable way to enforce security, it's just hiding the problems.
Just another reason to use one of the more 'grey' sort of download sites ...
From what I've heard, they have more format and bitrate selection, and are cheaper. Anybody know of a good one, and can I trust them with my credit card number?
Having my phone (a Treo, actually) destroyed would be the least of my concerns. Having my phone dial a big$ 976 number, or scam line in some strange country would be worse. Alternatively, having the virus gather numbers, email addresses, etc, and forward them to spammers or other marketers would also suck in a fairly big way.
Or more to the point, cheaper. Which is not that bad I suppose, when the alternative is giving money to lawyers ... *shivers*.
Many upconverting players (Samsung, as noted on SlashDot 2 days ago), LG, etc, can be hacked via secret codes, or new ROM flashes to upconvert to the component video connectors. Very handy ...
Not to defend Microsoft, but don't forget to include WinAmp in this category too.
I'd just like to remind everyone that being highly educated does not correspond directly to being highly clever. Some people need to work hard at it, some don't. Also, I thought the previous studies showed that it was people who 'exercised' their barins more were more resistant to the disease ... but I may not be recalling the study correctly.
We don't need qa polite cellphone, we need one that's outright rude. "What're you doing taling now, you're driving? ***zzzzap**** ". (High voltage external contacts would be a must)
You obviously haven't been paying attention. Stupidity seems to be the grounds for most lawsuits. This is the reason for 'lawyerproofing' labels on products that make people with positive IQ's say 'Why would they need to put a label like that on something'.
Are you serious? Man, that thing was painful to use ... not the general layout, but those silly indented arrows on the movemend pad. I think I can still see an arrow shaped callous on my left thumb.
The downside of all this is that if you take them up on it you'll be running DB2 ...
"What's important is finding a complete vertebrae in a body so small,"
How can it have a complete skeleton if it doesn't have a skull? I always feel somewhat incomplete without mine.
I'm of the opinion that all new drivers should be required to drive a motorcycle for 1 or 2 years before they're allowed to drive a car. You learn to be aware of your surroundings, the limitations of your vehicle, and the general lack of basic competence of many drivers around you. In addition, mistakes are harshly punished. Even if it didn't improve skills, it would certainly reduce the number of drivers on the road.