Well, what about Half-Life? Before HL, I hadn't seen a game that had interaction with the environment on that level. I don't know about you, but I'd say that's innovative. Granted it came out in '98, but my point is that the ideas are still flowing; not as fast as we'd like them to, but still flowin'.
Reminds me of a story a retired officer told me. Here's how it goes: A guy goes to rob a quickie mart with a plastic bag over his head, yet forgot something seriously critical to the "mission". He forgot to make an air hole so he could breathe. And while attempting to rob, he began to suffocate. The officer got there just in time to save his life. He would not stop thanking the officer as he was arrested. It's amazing how stupid some people are.
Uh huh. This isn't much for news, at least IMO. We've had the ability to track cell phones for some time now, and any modern cell (within 3 years, I'd say) has things that make it unbelievably easy to track down.
I see one humongous problem with your arguement. They're cramming alot more into high school students then they did 30, 20, and 10 years ago. So it's no surprise that many parents are confused by some of the homework their high school kids bring home.
The high school that I went to (graduated recently) had up to 40 year-old buses, much before fuel economy was even thought of. Granted no matter what bus you'll use, it'll suck diesel. Perhaps they should be using newer buses, which I've heard have much better gas mileage.
Like Windows XP's visual effects on the desktop? Yeah, go look at the sys requirements for WinXP and then compare to 2000. XP demands alot more. The sad part is that the OS's are quite similar.
But I think the more pressing concern is the fact that American video game companies are profitting off the bigger issue, one we seem to refuse to look in the eye: that our society is completely infatuated with voilence, and to the point where children would rather spend their money on a game that's violent as apposed to one that's not.
Uh huh. Welcome to the downward spiral that is American society.
The reason why the majority of us use TI is probably because it started in school, dude. They required TI graphing calculators for my math classes back in high school(TI-83 or better). I dunno about college, but I'll found out in fall.
While I agree to the fact that it is easier to use, Windows can make some things seriously complicated. I have a family friend that I built a computer for not too long ago, and recently I learned a new definition of pop-ups taking over your computer. It was at the point where they couldn't do anything, really. Granted it was hooked up to a broadband connection directly, no firewall or anything, but it was updated and everything. Linux generally comes with some sort of firewall "out of the box". Yeah Linux is awkward at first but once you get the hang of it, like a manual transmission car, it'll become second nature and you'll probably end up preferring it.
Yeah, it's weird in that way. Also on the whole AMD vs. Intel holy war, The processors have their strengths and weaknesses, depending on what they're processing. Like AMD's are generally better at floating-point math, (I think the following is correct) Intel's are better at integer math, etc. If it's one thing I can't stand, it is a fool who thinks that one is completely superior to the other.
One big difference with your laptop is that it doesn't need to hook up to a TV, and is completely mobile. That, and I bet you could find a much better than just 20 gigs for 70 bucks.
I bought a SNES back when they were new, and they only came with one controller. The Nintendo 64 and Gamecube also came with just one controller at the start. All without a game. A bit later after the system has been around (like some odd months) they start releasing these "economy packs" if you will, including a second controller and/or game(s).
Fortunately to avoid sales tax for me, living in Washington state, all I have to do is cross the border into Oregon and buy whatever from there. I live in northern Washington, so for me to make such a trip, it'd have to be worth all the gas.
The reason why Microsoft is focused on this whole TCO thing is because they really think that when some CEO of whatever company sees this, he'll be all like, "Hey! something cheaper!=more profit!" Anyway, it seems to work, because M$ has been doing this for awhile. Either that, or they just don't know when to give up. I can't read the minds of company CEO's right now, so I can't tell you the answer to that.
Well, my best guess is Windoze XP has proven itself to be unstable so they won't "upgrade". Why Windoze? probabably because it's all they know how to use.
I dunno, man. SUV's weigh a LOT, so I could see them crushing steel with their weight. And what I meant by "roll over the thing" is the car is so damn teeny.
The makers of Guild Wars seem to have no problem in doing so. Granted they don't have as many players as WoW, I still see it as a rip-off to continue to pay as long as you play the game.
For example, if we had to pay by the month for our console games, like the original Halo, it would be ridiculous, wouldn't it?
Agreed, yet IMHO, I should only have to pay for a game ONCE, and only once. I think my question here is this: Why the subscription crap? Blizzard totally lost my support.
I thought every gamer had a good sound card and speakers that will blow you away. Even with a ton/louder fans, how do you still hear your computer over that? Got a jet engine in there or something?
Also another fact I forgot to mention; your average SUV here in the U.S. would probably go over the thing like a monster truck. I would find it a little hard to brag about safety when your cab crumples.
Just curious, how good is XFCE for gaming? I'm planning to go completely Linux for gaming and am currently using a Radeon 9600xt? I know, off topic, but I've wanted to know for quite a while.
The reason why the smartcar isn't allowed in the U.S. is because it is utterly and entirely unsafe. The thing crashes at like 15mph and you're lucky to live. I dunno if it's true, but I've heard the engine ejects on certain models, sounds more dangerous to me. DISCLAIMER: I haven't really seen a smartcar up close, being a U.S citizen.
Well, one big reason why e-books haven't been popular is because one would need 1. a working/reliable computer (another hole in your wallet) to read it on, 2. a reliable/workig laptop (more holes in your wallet) if you wanted to carry it around with you. IMHO, it's not worth it. I also find it a bit easier to read from a paper book, rather than my computer screen; probably because I tend to be more comfortable in front of my computer chair and I get more relaxed/tired.
If you haven't introduced your kid to a computer yet, you don't belong on slashdot(joke). I had a laptop myself during my freshman year in high school(just a cheapie $500 one I found at boeing surplus store), and though I did play games alot on it, I did do some work on it. It eventually broke down after about a year and I gave it to a friend who eventually fixed it up and still uses it. Although I do not have kids myself, I personally believe that you should raise your kids with at least one computer in the house. I was put in front of a computer at 6 months old, and grew up playing my games in DOS.
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Well, what about Half-Life? Before HL, I hadn't seen a game that had interaction with the environment on that level. I don't know about you, but I'd say that's innovative. Granted it came out in '98, but my point is that the ideas are still flowing; not as fast as we'd like them to, but still flowin'.
Reminds me of a story a retired officer told me. Here's how it goes: A guy goes to rob a quickie mart with a plastic bag over his head, yet forgot something seriously critical to the "mission". He forgot to make an air hole so he could breathe. And while attempting to rob, he began to suffocate. The officer got there just in time to save his life. He would not stop thanking the officer as he was arrested. It's amazing how stupid some people are.
Uh huh. This isn't much for news, at least IMO. We've had the ability to track cell phones for some time now, and any modern cell (within 3 years, I'd say) has things that make it unbelievably easy to track down.
I see one humongous problem with your arguement. They're cramming alot more into high school students then they did 30, 20, and 10 years ago. So it's no surprise that many parents are confused by some of the homework their high school kids bring home.
The high school that I went to (graduated recently) had up to 40 year-old buses, much before fuel economy was even thought of. Granted no matter what bus you'll use, it'll suck diesel. Perhaps they should be using newer buses, which I've heard have much better gas mileage.
Like Windows XP's visual effects on the desktop? Yeah, go look at the sys requirements for WinXP and then compare to 2000. XP demands alot more. The sad part is that the OS's are quite similar.
Uh huh. Welcome to the downward spiral that is American society.
The reason why the majority of us use TI is probably because it started in school, dude. They required TI graphing calculators for my math classes back in high school(TI-83 or better). I dunno about college, but I'll found out in fall.
While I agree to the fact that it is easier to use, Windows can make some things seriously complicated. I have a family friend that I built a computer for not too long ago, and recently I learned a new definition of pop-ups taking over your computer. It was at the point where they couldn't do anything, really. Granted it was hooked up to a broadband connection directly, no firewall or anything, but it was updated and everything. Linux generally comes with some sort of firewall "out of the box". Yeah Linux is awkward at first but once you get the hang of it, like a manual transmission car, it'll become second nature and you'll probably end up preferring it.
Yeah, it's weird in that way. Also on the whole AMD vs. Intel holy war, The processors have their strengths and weaknesses, depending on what they're processing. Like AMD's are generally better at floating-point math, (I think the following is correct) Intel's are better at integer math, etc. If it's one thing I can't stand, it is a fool who thinks that one is completely superior to the other.
One big difference with your laptop is that it doesn't need to hook up to a TV, and is completely mobile. That, and I bet you could find a much better than just 20 gigs for 70 bucks.
I bought a SNES back when they were new, and they only came with one controller. The Nintendo 64 and Gamecube also came with just one controller at the start. All without a game. A bit later after the system has been around (like some odd months) they start releasing these "economy packs" if you will, including a second controller and/or game(s).
Fortunately to avoid sales tax for me, living in Washington state, all I have to do is cross the border into Oregon and buy whatever from there. I live in northern Washington, so for me to make such a trip, it'd have to be worth all the gas.
The reason why Microsoft is focused on this whole TCO thing is because they really think that when some CEO of whatever company sees this, he'll be all like, "Hey! something cheaper!=more profit!" Anyway, it seems to work, because M$ has been doing this for awhile. Either that, or they just don't know when to give up. I can't read the minds of company CEO's right now, so I can't tell you the answer to that.
Well, my best guess is Windoze XP has proven itself to be unstable so they won't "upgrade". Why Windoze? probabably because it's all they know how to use.
I dunno, man. SUV's weigh a LOT, so I could see them crushing steel with their weight. And what I meant by "roll over the thing" is the car is so damn teeny.
The makers of Guild Wars seem to have no problem in doing so. Granted they don't have as many players as WoW, I still see it as a rip-off to continue to pay as long as you play the game. For example, if we had to pay by the month for our console games, like the original Halo, it would be ridiculous, wouldn't it?
Agreed, yet IMHO, I should only have to pay for a game ONCE, and only once. I think my question here is this: Why the subscription crap? Blizzard totally lost my support.
I thought every gamer had a good sound card and speakers that will blow you away. Even with a ton/louder fans, how do you still hear your computer over that? Got a jet engine in there or something?
Also another fact I forgot to mention; your average SUV here in the U.S. would probably go over the thing like a monster truck. I would find it a little hard to brag about safety when your cab crumples.
Just curious, how good is XFCE for gaming? I'm planning to go completely Linux for gaming and am currently using a Radeon 9600xt? I know, off topic, but I've wanted to know for quite a while.
Um. there was a script that my friend used. I can't remember how it went, but flash would activate only when he clicked on the flash thingy.
The reason why the smartcar isn't allowed in the U.S. is because it is utterly and entirely unsafe. The thing crashes at like 15mph and you're lucky to live. I dunno if it's true, but I've heard the engine ejects on certain models, sounds more dangerous to me. DISCLAIMER: I haven't really seen a smartcar up close, being a U.S citizen.
Well, one big reason why e-books haven't been popular is because one would need 1. a working/reliable computer (another hole in your wallet) to read it on, 2. a reliable/workig laptop (more holes in your wallet) if you wanted to carry it around with you. IMHO, it's not worth it. I also find it a bit easier to read from a paper book, rather than my computer screen; probably because I tend to be more comfortable in front of my computer chair and I get more relaxed/tired.
If you haven't introduced your kid to a computer yet, you don't belong on slashdot(joke). I had a laptop myself during my freshman year in high school(just a cheapie $500 one I found at boeing surplus store), and though I did play games alot on it, I did do some work on it. It eventually broke down after about a year and I gave it to a friend who eventually fixed it up and still uses it. Although I do not have kids myself, I personally believe that you should raise your kids with at least one computer in the house. I was put in front of a computer at 6 months old, and grew up playing my games in DOS.