It was a promised feature that was removed later - would some of the people who purchased it have dropped that $$$ if they knew that, even at some point in the future, they'd have to make a choice between running Linux or playing online? I know I wouldn't have, if Linux were part of the draw to a PS3 (too pricey for me tbh). Besides, their track record isn't great, and it'll be worth it to watch both of these companies after launch... just wait and see.
OtherOS was a feature available in early versions of the PlayStation 3 video game console that allowed other operating systems, such as Linux or FreeBSD, to be installed on the system. This feature was made unavailable in newer models and removed from the oldest ones through a firmware update by Sony.
I really, really don't understand what the people at Microsoft are thinking. Ever. They go about things in two ways - they either start off with a terrible product and keep it that way, or they start off with something decent (Windows 95, Xbox [original]), make it better (XP, 360), and then shoot themselves in the ass (ME/Vista/8, Xbox One).
It stinks too, I enjoy my 360 and, even with the Gold membership fees, I'm pretty sure I'm still under the cost of a PS3, however the PS4 or Wii U are my ONLY options in this next round of console purchasing. I'll be happy to let my 360 gather dust and not worry about all the crap M$ is trying to shove down our throats. The Microsoft cocktail:
- 2 oz gin - lime zest - fill to top with tonic water - put in blender with 1 lb human fecal matter - pulse until smooth - pour on your customer base - ??? - profit (and imbibe! delicious)
Severely overrated - but, you never have mod points when you need 'em, so here we go. Some women do want booth bros, some may want Bieber (although really he's for little girls), and they certainly DONT want women who look better than them to lose their jobs. Of course, you've never met one and been polite enough, as a human being, to not have them want to kill you, so how would you know?
Seriously though - the idea is that it's objectifying. Sure, some women DO like looking at other women, some men (gasp) DO like looking at other men, but to sit there and say that the reason women don't like booth babes is because of insecurities and envy is ridiculous, and to get moderated as "interesting" for such flagrant bullshit is just plain upsetting to me, a man, on Slashdot. Women likely don't have an issue aside from the fact that there really aren't alternatives, and it is kind of alienating to go in to an expo for video games with a male counterpart and have their attention immediately drawn to a game or booth because of the women in front of it.
We want to go to a place like E3 for the games. Women don't go to a strip club or a topless carwash or a swimsuit competition to see up and coming games and technology, they go because they want to see women. Women shouldn't have to expect that when they go to see games and technology, that they'll see scantly clad women.
Of course, they have wallets too - so, no one HAS to do anything, but if a publisher wants to attract more women, they have options and one of the easiest is to appeal to them.
Can't tell if sarcasm? idk, as it surely changes from person to person - but, while it may be just like talking, the difference comes when the phone reads it back and asks if it's right, or if it asks you to confirm your recipients, or when you think about your choice of words more carefully than you might when in casual conversation.
Remember last time when Texas A&M did this? They asked people to LOOK AT THE PHONES AND MAKE SURE THE TEXT WAS CORRECT. Of course it's more distracting. I don't know the details of this study, TFA is light on details and direction (though it mentions the A&M study).
In case no one here was aware - doing anything other than driving, when you're driving, means you aren't driving at 100%/
Decline isn't surprising - it's going to be a while before the numbers really even out. I know I hopped on it just to see what happened in the first weeks, but I've since gone back to doing the stuff I normally do instead of seeing if X is available on Steam for Linux yet.
I know two people who use BootCamp, and one only uses it for Guild Wars (period). Personally, I've had no reason to have it or a VM on my Mac, although I've had Linux as a dual-boot option. If I can't do it in OSX, Linux, or Wine, I reevaluate whether it needs to be done at all.
I personally liked the CDs too - at least when they came in the DVD-style cases. Raided a Free AOL CD stand at a Circuit City (lol) and had plenty of sleek, black cases for my burned discs.
No, but the statistics he was referencing for his point weren't valid (5% schizo vs 3% of the general population) since schizophrenics make up less than 1% of the population, so comparing the 5% and 3% isn't valid.
Can you clarify? I'm not sure I quite understand - it sounds like you're saying there are twice as many violent schizophrenics than normal violent schizophrenics??
I've already read enough comments of people not knowing what or how schizophrenia is - it's not just voices (or always involving voices in general). The National Institute for Mental Health has this nice little bit to get you all up to a half-educated level:
- What are the symptoms of schizophrenia? The symptoms of schizophrenia fall into three broad categories: positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and cognitive symptoms.
- Positive symptoms Positive symptoms are psychotic behaviors not seen in healthy people. People with positive symptoms often "lose touch" with reality. These symptoms can come and go. [...] They include the following: Hallucinations are things a person sees, hears, smells, or feels that no one else can see, hear, smell, or feel. "Voices" are the most common type of hallucination in schizophrenia. Many people with the disorder hear voices. [...]
Delusions are false beliefs that are not part of the person's culture and do not change. The person believes delusions even after other people prove that the beliefs are not true or logical. People with schizophrenia can have delusions that seem bizarre, such as believing that neighbors can control their behavior with magnetic waves. [...]
Thought disorders are unusual or dysfunctional ways of thinking. One form of thought disorder is called "disorganized thinking." This is when a person has trouble organizing his or her thoughts or connecting them logically. They may talk in a garbled way that is hard to understand. Another form is called "thought blocking. [...]
- Negative symptoms Negative symptoms are associated with disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors. These symptoms are harder to recognize as part of the disorder and can be mistaken for depression or other conditions.
These symptoms include the following: - "Flat affect" (a person's face does not move or he or she talks in a dull or monotonous voice) - Lack of pleasure in everyday life - Lack of ability to begin and sustain planned activities - Speaking little, even when forced to interact.
People with negative symptoms need help with everyday tasks. They often neglect basic personal hygiene. This may make them seem lazy or unwilling to help themselves, but the problems are symptoms caused by the schizophrenia.
- Cognitive symptoms Cognitive symptoms are subtle. Like negative symptoms, cognitive symptoms may be difficult to recognize as part of the disorder. Often, they are detected only when other tests are performed. Cognitive symptoms include the following: - Poor "executive functioning" (the ability to understand information and use it to make decisions) - Trouble focusing or paying attention - Problems with "working memory" (the ability to use information immediately after learning it).
Edited down, for some brevity. Full text here Cognitive symptoms often make it hard to lead a normal life and earn a living. They can cause great emotional distress.
Somewhere in Apple is the notion that everybody everywhere always uses a mouse. By default, only certain controls in OSX are "tabbable" - as in highlighting a button or dropdown with the tab key. This can be changed in accessibility options, but it should be on by default IMHO. Your issue seems like it was an oversight - people who use Macs all day don't notice that Windows, by default, tabs to every possible control in the UI instead of just the "necessary" things, or they don't care. As mentioned before, iTunes for Windows is just crap in general, but Apple knew that there largest market was in Windows users because they don't see OS users or brand loyalty, they see consumers.
Or, it's just for convenience - I'd wager that about 80-90% of iDevice users expect iTunes to open when they plug-in. They likely have docks, chargers, or other such things that handle charging the device and are planning on doing *something* with their device and iTunes when they plug it in. This all stems from a very old MP3 Player (remember those things???) mentality that the industry had back when the RCA Lyra was something you could buy - plug in the device, open the software. When you can make your software open automatically, it means you're reinforcing the notion that the user should use your ecosystem for purchasing, syncing, etc. The only thing is, iTunes is the only thing that survived and Apple has continued to have the software operate in the same way out of 1) habit and 2) marketing knowledge. That whole "reinforcing the ecosystem" is a big part of iTunes - get your music, TV, videos, podcasts, apps; everything - here. It's not about them trying to say "we know better," it's them saying "we know we can open this automatically every time and you won't do a damn thing about it, heck, you probably won't even complain."
So, you have your opinion too - why not just disable the service and quit being so butthurt?
What about religious people whose lives revolve around the religion and they try to convert others to the religion?
The same answer applies:
In short, you can like Jesus all you want. But when you go so far as to modify your life such that it now revolves around that person, and you feel compelled to convert others to your religion, then there is a problem
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Then I must be WASTED
It was a promised feature that was removed later - would some of the people who purchased it have dropped that $$$ if they knew that, even at some point in the future, they'd have to make a choice between running Linux or playing online? I know I wouldn't have, if Linux were part of the draw to a PS3 (too pricey for me tbh). Besides, their track record isn't great, and it'll be worth it to watch both of these companies after launch... just wait and see.
> Citation please.
OtherOS was a feature available in early versions of the PlayStation 3 video game console that allowed other operating systems, such as Linux or FreeBSD, to be installed on the system. This feature was made unavailable in newer models and removed from the oldest ones through a firmware update by Sony.
Source
Sony fucked up, in a few ways, one of which was lying.
I really, really don't understand what the people at Microsoft are thinking. Ever. They go about things in two ways - they either start off with a terrible product and keep it that way, or they start off with something decent (Windows 95, Xbox [original]), make it better (XP, 360), and then shoot themselves in the ass (ME/Vista/8, Xbox One).
It stinks too, I enjoy my 360 and, even with the Gold membership fees, I'm pretty sure I'm still under the cost of a PS3, however the PS4 or Wii U are my ONLY options in this next round of console purchasing. I'll be happy to let my 360 gather dust and not worry about all the crap M$ is trying to shove down our throats. The Microsoft cocktail:
- 2 oz gin
- lime zest
- fill to top with tonic water
- put in blender with 1 lb human fecal matter
- pulse until smooth
- pour on your customer base
- ???
- profit (and imbibe! delicious)
Severely overrated - but, you never have mod points when you need 'em, so here we go. Some women do want booth bros, some may want Bieber (although really he's for little girls), and they certainly DONT want women who look better than them to lose their jobs. Of course, you've never met one and been polite enough, as a human being, to not have them want to kill you, so how would you know?
Seriously though - the idea is that it's objectifying. Sure, some women DO like looking at other women, some men (gasp) DO like looking at other men, but to sit there and say that the reason women don't like booth babes is because of insecurities and envy is ridiculous, and to get moderated as "interesting" for such flagrant bullshit is just plain upsetting to me, a man, on Slashdot. Women likely don't have an issue aside from the fact that there really aren't alternatives, and it is kind of alienating to go in to an expo for video games with a male counterpart and have their attention immediately drawn to a game or booth because of the women in front of it.
We want to go to a place like E3 for the games. Women don't go to a strip club or a topless carwash or a swimsuit competition to see up and coming games and technology, they go because they want to see women. Women shouldn't have to expect that when they go to see games and technology, that they'll see scantly clad women.
Of course, they have wallets too - so, no one HAS to do anything, but if a publisher wants to attract more women, they have options and one of the easiest is to appeal to them.
Can't tell if sarcasm? idk, as it surely changes from person to person - but, while it may be just like talking, the difference comes when the phone reads it back and asks if it's right, or if it asks you to confirm your recipients, or when you think about your choice of words more carefully than you might when in casual conversation.
Remember last time when Texas A&M did this? They asked people to LOOK AT THE PHONES AND MAKE SURE THE TEXT WAS CORRECT. Of course it's more distracting. I don't know the details of this study, TFA is light on details and direction (though it mentions the A&M study).
In case no one here was aware - doing anything other than driving, when you're driving, means you aren't driving at 100%/
This is a new one
No it's not.
@CenturyAgoToday
@RealTimeWWII
Neat, though, but certainly not the first.
Decline isn't surprising - it's going to be a while before the numbers really even out. I know I hopped on it just to see what happened in the first weeks, but I've since gone back to doing the stuff I normally do instead of seeing if X is available on Steam for Linux yet.
I know two people who use BootCamp, and one only uses it for Guild Wars (period). Personally, I've had no reason to have it or a VM on my Mac, although I've had Linux as a dual-boot option. If I can't do it in OSX, Linux, or Wine, I reevaluate whether it needs to be done at all.
I personally liked the CDs too - at least when they came in the DVD-style cases. Raided a Free AOL CD stand at a Circuit City (lol) and had plenty of sleek, black cases for my burned discs.
And smaller - we're hovering around 100-150, and there's no way in hell we'll be going to Windows 8 anytime soon.
No, but the statistics he was referencing for his point weren't valid (5% schizo vs 3% of the general population) since schizophrenics make up less than 1% of the population, so comparing the 5% and 3% isn't valid.
Can you clarify? I'm not sure I quite understand - it sounds like you're saying there are twice as many violent schizophrenics than normal violent schizophrenics??
I've already read enough comments of people not knowing what or how schizophrenia is - it's not just voices (or always involving voices in general). The National Institute for Mental Health has this nice little bit to get you all up to a half-educated level:
- What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?
The symptoms of schizophrenia fall into three broad categories: positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and cognitive symptoms.
- Positive symptoms
Positive symptoms are psychotic behaviors not seen in healthy people. People with positive symptoms often "lose touch" with reality. These symptoms can come and go. [...] They include the following:
Hallucinations are things a person sees, hears, smells, or feels that no one else can see, hear, smell, or feel. "Voices" are the most common type of hallucination in schizophrenia. Many people with the disorder hear voices. [...]
Delusions are false beliefs that are not part of the person's culture and do not change. The person believes delusions even after other people prove that the beliefs are not true or logical. People with schizophrenia can have delusions that seem bizarre, such as believing that neighbors can control their behavior with magnetic waves. [...]
Thought disorders are unusual or dysfunctional ways of thinking. One form of thought disorder is called "disorganized thinking." This is when a person has trouble organizing his or her thoughts or connecting them logically. They may talk in a garbled way that is hard to understand. Another form is called "thought blocking. [...]
- Negative symptoms
Negative symptoms are associated with disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors. These symptoms are harder to recognize as part of the disorder and can be mistaken for depression or other conditions.
These symptoms include the following:
- "Flat affect" (a person's face does not move or he or she talks in a dull or monotonous voice)
- Lack of pleasure in everyday life
- Lack of ability to begin and sustain planned activities
- Speaking little, even when forced to interact.
People with negative symptoms need help with everyday tasks. They often neglect basic personal hygiene. This may make them seem lazy or unwilling to help themselves, but the problems are symptoms caused by the schizophrenia.
- Cognitive symptoms
Cognitive symptoms are subtle. Like negative symptoms, cognitive symptoms may be difficult to recognize as part of the disorder. Often, they are detected only when other tests are performed. Cognitive symptoms include the following:
- Poor "executive functioning" (the ability to understand information and use it to make decisions)
- Trouble focusing or paying attention
- Problems with "working memory" (the ability to use information immediately after learning it).
Edited down, for some brevity. Full text here
Cognitive symptoms often make it hard to lead a normal life and earn a living. They can cause great emotional distress.
So, there are almost twice as many violent schizophrenics per the population than other people?
No, 5% of schizophrenics are violent, however people suffering from schizophrenia only make up < 1% of the general population.
The illness occurs in 1 percent of the general population
Source: NIMH General Information on Schizophrenia
getting hit by a bus would be devastating
Note: This is true regardless of company size and/or IT staffing
and run their own VMs in a segregated LAN
Sounds like they'll be on their own little LAN
This could also be payback for the IE:Mac years...oh Jesus, the flashbacks.
Why, he's obviously Logitech's Mouse Evangelist
So...
(3) The Windows APIs for device arrival notification suck and require polling rather than blocking a thread to wait
IS the funny part?
Somewhere in Apple is the notion that everybody everywhere always uses a mouse. By default, only certain controls in OSX are "tabbable" - as in highlighting a button or dropdown with the tab key. This can be changed in accessibility options, but it should be on by default IMHO. Your issue seems like it was an oversight - people who use Macs all day don't notice that Windows, by default, tabs to every possible control in the UI instead of just the "necessary" things, or they don't care. As mentioned before, iTunes for Windows is just crap in general, but Apple knew that there largest market was in Windows users because they don't see OS users or brand loyalty, they see consumers.
Or, it's just for convenience - I'd wager that about 80-90% of iDevice users expect iTunes to open when they plug-in. They likely have docks, chargers, or other such things that handle charging the device and are planning on doing *something* with their device and iTunes when they plug it in. This all stems from a very old MP3 Player (remember those things???) mentality that the industry had back when the RCA Lyra was something you could buy - plug in the device, open the software. When you can make your software open automatically, it means you're reinforcing the notion that the user should use your ecosystem for purchasing, syncing, etc. The only thing is, iTunes is the only thing that survived and Apple has continued to have the software operate in the same way out of 1) habit and 2) marketing knowledge. That whole "reinforcing the ecosystem" is a big part of iTunes - get your music, TV, videos, podcasts, apps; everything - here. It's not about them trying to say "we know better," it's them saying "we know we can open this automatically every time and you won't do a damn thing about it, heck, you probably won't even complain."
So, you have your opinion too - why not just disable the service and quit being so butthurt?
What about religious people whose lives revolve around the religion and they try to convert others to the religion?
The same answer applies:
In short, you can like Jesus all you want. But when you go so far as to modify your life such that it now revolves around that person, and you feel compelled to convert others to your religion, then there is a problem
Windows Blue Screen Death?
I think "of" is, technically, a word.