That was the point, smart guy. This whole thing is a love letter to retrogamers and the Mega Man faithful. The box art is supposed to remind you of the terrible box art of the earlier NES titles. It's all about nostalgia here.
Most states/provinces have regulations regarding kit cars and similar machines. The front line drone at the DMV may not be familiar with those regulations, but there is probably someone there who is. It may be tougher to get registered than a regular car, but unless you live somewhere where these sorts of things are outlawed outright, it's not impossible.
Bear in mind that that pricing probably includes the VAT, which non-Europeans won't have to pay. That brings the price down a little closer to, say, an EEE 701 (I paid a little under $375CAD for my 701 including 5% GST). So if that price is correct, it's competitive with other netbooks. I might grab one just to have a MIPS machine to play with. I also installed Mandriva on my EEE and am quite happy with it, so that's icing on the cake.
Outside of a few busy neighbourhoods, my experience has been that there are rarely more than a few pedestrians on any given sidewalk and it's fairly easy to manoeuvre around them. My bike is also able to come to a complete stop fairly quickly, so if I can't go around them and they don't notice me because they're listening to music through headphones too loudly, I still won't run over them.
Man, if the ground wasn't covered with snow and ice for half the year where I live, I'd have a Hayabusa in my garage right now. As it stands, it's tough to justify the cost when I can only drive it 6 months at a time anyway.
Instead I just ride a normal bicycle for those good 6 months, and I've found that it only adds about 15 minutes to my commute. Not bad for the amount of gas it saves.
The population density of London is only about half that of New York and less than that of Vancouver, San Francisco, or Chicago. I'm not saying it's not a bit crowded there, but there are other cities which are more crowded and they seem to be getting on just fine.
The GP might be thinking of Manifold: Time, which was also published well before the Columbia incident, but in which the protagonist's private space exploration efforts centred around the use of "Big Damn Boosters" to launch their spacecraft. It was also written by Stephen Baxter.
While I'm no fan of the GIMP's interface, you would only get 4-5 windows open with GIMP opening 3 images, unless you open multiple instances of the GIMP. The tools (and layers window, if that's enabled -- it's not by default any more) are shared across all documents. I just tested this to confirm it, opening 3 images and having 4 windows (3 images plus the tools.) Like I said, I'm no fan of the GIMP's UI, but hyperbole doesn't help your case.
Wow, you missed the point completely. Instead of your ridiculous analogy, it sounds more like GM refusing to fix my vehicle because I performed some modification. Say, an engine swap, where the VIN stamped on the block doesn't match the one on the car.
Car analogies aside, this is a pretty weak argument against what they're doing and your initial reaction is blown so far out of proportion it is unbelievable. Yes, they're confirming that you're updating the same computer that they have on record. They are confirming that you are, in fact, a paying customer. How is this AT ALL like the much more intrusive measures other companies take? Are you seriously going to claim that a hardware hash value taken on occasional updates is anywhere near a rootkit, refusing to install if there are certain types of software installed, or constant online verification whenever you decide to start the game? If there were concerns about the kinds of data they were harvesting, I could see it, but it's still a separate issue. Having to get a manual activation code if you install on a new or modified machine is a hassle, but on the scale of "DRM bullshit" it ranks pretty god damned low. Settle down.
Are you retarded? How is "checking for a valid copy once in a while when you're updating the software" the same as "checking for a valid copy whenever you want to use the software"? Basically you're saying that, for example, GM shouldn't have access to my VIN when I take my truck to them to get fixed. Even if the truck is reported stolen, they should fix it and respect the thief's privacy!
Kind of off topic, but the Olds 5.7 diesel makes a great starting point for a gasoline performance engine. They may have been shitty diesels, but the blocks and cranks are much stronger than the Olds 350 gas blocks, accept all the same parts, and take crazy amounts of abuse. They can also be bored out quite a bit compared to the gas blocks, going so large as to take unmodified big block Olds pistons. If someone has a diesel Oldsmobile, their best bet is to convert it back to gas.
I think you're reading too much into that. From what I read into it, it sounds like it covers scenarios like this:
You're using GPL-ed code in some piece of tech or software that you are distributing. Your software is now also GPL-ed, but let's say it's violating a patent held by Company X. Company X sues you, but you settle out of court and get a patent license. However, that patent license isn't transferable to the people who receive your software, and now the people who receive your software cannot redistribute it themselves according to the GPL. You are now in violation of the GPL and must cease distributing that sofware.
"You" in this example would be Dish, and "Company X" would be Tivo. If Dish were using Tivo's GPL-ed software in their product and that software were the cause of the patent litigation, Tivo would be in violation of section 7 because requiring someone to buy a patent license from them would not permit royalty-free distribution. But if Dish is using some other code (GPL-ed or otherwise), then Tivo would not be in contravention of section 7. Nothing would be preventing Tivo or the people who receive software from them from distributing that software freely. GPLv3 closes this loophole.
Also, I don't think Tivo uses much GPL code aside from the Linux distro that apparently powers the box. That doesn't necessarily mean that all of the software on a Tivo box must be licensed under the GPL, just as not all the software that comes with a Linux distro for your PC must be GPL-ed.
Engines "tuned to ethanol" don't require less. Ethanol has a lower energy content than gasoline, so any engine will always have to burn more to achieve a comparable output. The main benefit of ethanol (besides the fact that it's renewable) is that it has a higher octane rating than most gasoline, typically coming in at about 105 vs. 91-93 for premium pump gas. This allows you to run a higher compression ratio, more timing, and/or more boost if your car has a turbo or supercharger. All of this means the engine will produce more power, but it will still require more fuel to do it.
Google Talk is based on Jabber/Jingle, so it would appear that it scales just fine. The problem is that everyone's been using MSN, AIM, and Yahoo for so long now that they're entrenched, and Jabber just isn't enough of an improvement to force people to change.
For the record, the GPL has nothing to do with the use of software licensed under it, only distribution. From the license (v.2):
Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does.
There is effectively no way for them to stop you from using the software if you don't comply with the license, you just can't give it to other people, or modify it and then distribute your modified version unless you offer the source. I don't know about permanent license termination, though. That's definitely something that I'd prefer a lawyer's opinion on.
I own a 4th gen, and it's still not that great. I hadn't checked their wiki recently, but it looks like they're close to the 7h mark for mp3s and over it for FLAC. Better than it was, but still not stellar. If I were upgrading my battery, I would make the switch, but not otherwise.
I think that says more about iPod Linux than the iPod. As far as I know, iPod Rockbox users have no problems with ogg or flac files. If only Rockbox got half-decent battery life, it would be the perfect replacement for Apple's firmware. As it stands, it's a reasonable substitute if one is willing to make a few compromises.
Yes, but in nowhere near the same quantities, and those that ran the equivalent of microbreweries would probably just get a greenhouse. Nobody grows pot in a house because it's an ideal growing environment, it's an attempt to hide it from the authorities.
So, if marijuana were legalised, large corporations would grow hundreds of plants in inconspicuous houses in suburban neighbourhoods while stealing electricity? Makes perfect sense.
Extrapolating ludicrously, could a european citizen not subject to capital punishment be indicted by an america where their internet-based crime warrants the death penalty?
It's worth noting that most countries without the death penalty will not extradite you to a country with the death penalty if you're facing that punishment when you get there. They generally require assurances that you will face life without parole if convicted instead.
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That was the point, smart guy. This whole thing is a love letter to retrogamers and the Mega Man faithful. The box art is supposed to remind you of the terrible box art of the earlier NES titles. It's all about nostalgia here.
Most states/provinces have regulations regarding kit cars and similar machines. The front line drone at the DMV may not be familiar with those regulations, but there is probably someone there who is. It may be tougher to get registered than a regular car, but unless you live somewhere where these sorts of things are outlawed outright, it's not impossible.
Ouch, I take it back. 400 Euros is nowhere near $420. Not worth it, IMO.
Bear in mind that that pricing probably includes the VAT, which non-Europeans won't have to pay. That brings the price down a little closer to, say, an EEE 701 (I paid a little under $375CAD for my 701 including 5% GST). So if that price is correct, it's competitive with other netbooks. I might grab one just to have a MIPS machine to play with. I also installed Mandriva on my EEE and am quite happy with it, so that's icing on the cake.
Ubisoft, apparently.
Outside of a few busy neighbourhoods, my experience has been that there are rarely more than a few pedestrians on any given sidewalk and it's fairly easy to manoeuvre around them. My bike is also able to come to a complete stop fairly quickly, so if I can't go around them and they don't notice me because they're listening to music through headphones too loudly, I still won't run over them.
Man, if the ground wasn't covered with snow and ice for half the year where I live, I'd have a Hayabusa in my garage right now. As it stands, it's tough to justify the cost when I can only drive it 6 months at a time anyway. Instead I just ride a normal bicycle for those good 6 months, and I've found that it only adds about 15 minutes to my commute. Not bad for the amount of gas it saves.
I've heard the 3.4 DOHC makes for an awesome swap in a Fiero, too, especially with a turbo added on.
The population density of London is only about half that of New York and less than that of Vancouver, San Francisco, or Chicago. I'm not saying it's not a bit crowded there, but there are other cities which are more crowded and they seem to be getting on just fine.
You can't blame us this time, buddy! We're on strike!
The GP might be thinking of Manifold: Time, which was also published well before the Columbia incident, but in which the protagonist's private space exploration efforts centred around the use of "Big Damn Boosters" to launch their spacecraft. It was also written by Stephen Baxter.
While I'm no fan of the GIMP's interface, you would only get 4-5 windows open with GIMP opening 3 images, unless you open multiple instances of the GIMP. The tools (and layers window, if that's enabled -- it's not by default any more) are shared across all documents. I just tested this to confirm it, opening 3 images and having 4 windows (3 images plus the tools.) Like I said, I'm no fan of the GIMP's UI, but hyperbole doesn't help your case.
That's cause Albertans are the only people smart enough to move out of Alberta. Everyone else keeps moving in.
Wow, you missed the point completely. Instead of your ridiculous analogy, it sounds more like GM refusing to fix my vehicle because I performed some modification. Say, an engine swap, where the VIN stamped on the block doesn't match the one on the car.
Car analogies aside, this is a pretty weak argument against what they're doing and your initial reaction is blown so far out of proportion it is unbelievable. Yes, they're confirming that you're updating the same computer that they have on record. They are confirming that you are, in fact, a paying customer. How is this AT ALL like the much more intrusive measures other companies take? Are you seriously going to claim that a hardware hash value taken on occasional updates is anywhere near a rootkit, refusing to install if there are certain types of software installed, or constant online verification whenever you decide to start the game? If there were concerns about the kinds of data they were harvesting, I could see it, but it's still a separate issue. Having to get a manual activation code if you install on a new or modified machine is a hassle, but on the scale of "DRM bullshit" it ranks pretty god damned low. Settle down.
Are you retarded? How is "checking for a valid copy once in a while when you're updating the software" the same as "checking for a valid copy whenever you want to use the software"? Basically you're saying that, for example, GM shouldn't have access to my VIN when I take my truck to them to get fixed. Even if the truck is reported stolen, they should fix it and respect the thief's privacy!
Kind of off topic, but the Olds 5.7 diesel makes a great starting point for a gasoline performance engine. They may have been shitty diesels, but the blocks and cranks are much stronger than the Olds 350 gas blocks, accept all the same parts, and take crazy amounts of abuse. They can also be bored out quite a bit compared to the gas blocks, going so large as to take unmodified big block Olds pistons. If someone has a diesel Oldsmobile, their best bet is to convert it back to gas.
I think you're reading too much into that. From what I read into it, it sounds like it covers scenarios like this:
You're using GPL-ed code in some piece of tech or software that you are distributing. Your software is now also GPL-ed, but let's say it's violating a patent held by Company X. Company X sues you, but you settle out of court and get a patent license. However, that patent license isn't transferable to the people who receive your software, and now the people who receive your software cannot redistribute it themselves according to the GPL. You are now in violation of the GPL and must cease distributing that sofware.
"You" in this example would be Dish, and "Company X" would be Tivo. If Dish were using Tivo's GPL-ed software in their product and that software were the cause of the patent litigation, Tivo would be in violation of section 7 because requiring someone to buy a patent license from them would not permit royalty-free distribution. But if Dish is using some other code (GPL-ed or otherwise), then Tivo would not be in contravention of section 7. Nothing would be preventing Tivo or the people who receive software from them from distributing that software freely. GPLv3 closes this loophole.
Also, I don't think Tivo uses much GPL code aside from the Linux distro that apparently powers the box. That doesn't necessarily mean that all of the software on a Tivo box must be licensed under the GPL, just as not all the software that comes with a Linux distro for your PC must be GPL-ed.
Engines "tuned to ethanol" don't require less. Ethanol has a lower energy content than gasoline, so any engine will always have to burn more to achieve a comparable output. The main benefit of ethanol (besides the fact that it's renewable) is that it has a higher octane rating than most gasoline, typically coming in at about 105 vs. 91-93 for premium pump gas. This allows you to run a higher compression ratio, more timing, and/or more boost if your car has a turbo or supercharger. All of this means the engine will produce more power, but it will still require more fuel to do it.
Google Talk is based on Jabber/Jingle, so it would appear that it scales just fine. The problem is that everyone's been using MSN, AIM, and Yahoo for so long now that they're entrenched, and Jabber just isn't enough of an improvement to force people to change.
I own a 4th gen, and it's still not that great. I hadn't checked their wiki recently, but it looks like they're close to the 7h mark for mp3s and over it for FLAC. Better than it was, but still not stellar. If I were upgrading my battery, I would make the switch, but not otherwise.
I think that says more about iPod Linux than the iPod. As far as I know, iPod Rockbox users have no problems with ogg or flac files. If only Rockbox got half-decent battery life, it would be the perfect replacement for Apple's firmware. As it stands, it's a reasonable substitute if one is willing to make a few compromises.
Yes, but in nowhere near the same quantities, and those that ran the equivalent of microbreweries would probably just get a greenhouse. Nobody grows pot in a house because it's an ideal growing environment, it's an attempt to hide it from the authorities.
So, if marijuana were legalised, large corporations would grow hundreds of plants in inconspicuous houses in suburban neighbourhoods while stealing electricity? Makes perfect sense.