This "revolution" could really help the Revolution to browse the internet or use computer apps, as well... the controller is basically like a wireless mouse where you can "point" to things on the screen.
This could come in handy if the Revolution comes with an internet browser. (it will come with some type of browser, to download old games) With other systems it would be a chore since you can't exactly point to buttons on the screen.
Another option... bring adventure games to the home console. Imagine bringing the King's Quest series, or Day of the Tentacle, or Sam and Max, to the Revolution... these games were basically impossible on a console before since it would be difficult to, say, "point" to a particular thing on the screen.
I can't wait... it may take time to adapt, but I really think this will bring us some innovative games not possible on other systems.
Okay, you've never had a console, but admit to playing Dance, Dance Revolution? I suspect your either a girl or gay.
This is the problem with gamers today. If it doesn't involve killing or violence, it's not worth their time. What ever happened the concept of "gameplay"? It's been overshadowed by graphics and "mature content".
I've personally never played DDR, but I wouldn't mind eventually picking up a copy of one of them and a dance pad. I imagine it would be a lot of fun to get together a few friends, have a few drinks, and see how badly we can "dance".
Oh, and I'm a 23 year old straight (engaged, actually) male.
That's probably becuase the Xbox sold pretty horribly in Japan. Microsoft's priorities are probably to get it out to the places that actually care, THEN release and put out an effort in places they've struggled.
The nice thing about this game is that it can appeal to gamers and non gamers alike... Nintendo is really trying to reach out to the people that typically wouldn't pick up a gaming system, which is smart IMO. An untapped sector of the market.
Last week, the comic strip Foxtrot dealt with the mom and her wanting to play Nintendogs... it was pretty funny. Here's the first day's comic, click "next date" to read the days following.
I don't really see college as training you for a job... sure, a major will focus you on a particular curriculum, but IMO it's more about opening up your mind and becoming a more educated person (in multiple topics).
At Boston College, our core required us to take classes in philosophy, theology, math, sciences, history, etc... a well rounded education. I'm sure it's the same in most colleges. As a computer science major, did I need to learn about Plato or Socrates or religion? Not really... but it made me a more well rounded individual.
When focusing on just the CS courses I took, besides the basics of coding there isn't much I use in my current job... but it got me used to learning a new language and applying myself to solve a problem with it. The classes I took to get my BS: Computer Science I and II (Data Structures, C), Object Oriented Programming (Java), Advanced Java, Computer Organization and Assembly Language, Programming Languages, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Multimedia Programming, Digital Systems Lab, Technology and Society, Art & Digital Technology, Advanced WWW (Flash)
I'd say I got a great CS education with all the classes I took... I took a LOT from them, but I don't exactly use things straight from the classes in my coding job. I don't use C, or Java, or SML, or Matlab, or OpenGL, or assembly language, etc... but by learning those languages, it made it easier to learn new things in the future.
IMO, college essentially just opens up your mind and gives you the skills needed to be able to adapt to whatever your future employer will need you to learn.
Well, that's not exactly a flaw in my logic... that was my #2 point.
2 - Modders probably won't buy software anyway... they'll buy the hardware, then pirate games and use the hardware to suit their own needs... And since Microsoft will most likely be losing money for every console sold, they won't make ANY money off of these users.
Embedded in this was the fact that they lose money on the hardware, but make money on the software.
It's so incredibly easy to add a switch to the Gamecube to allow it to play games from other regions that there was no good reason to make a Gamecube mod-chip.
Well, I think we're probably talking about different things... you're talking about playing imports, which, like you said, was easily done for the GC. But I'm sure the majority of people using mod chips are doing so so they can download and burn games... which never really happened for GC like it did with other systems.
One of the things the Xbox had going for it was that it was easy to mod...
If this does have an effect on sales, it can be looked at in a few ways.
1 - It will result in less sales of hardware. Bad becuase the user base will be less, so less software will be sold. 2 - Modders probably won't buy software anyway... they'll buy the hardware, then pirate games and use the hardware to suit their own needs... And since Microsoft will most likely be losing money for every console sold, they won't make ANY money off of these users.
Hmm, I wonder which would apply more in this situation... I'd say more of #1, because I imagine the majority of modders still purchase most of their games and use the mods to add more functionality to the hardware.
Oh, and let me just add a #3 - Who cares what they say, becuase it's pretty much guaranteed it won't be truly "hack-proof" anyway.
Really, the only way to make it "hack-proof" is to use propriatary media... like the Gamecube did. I believe the GC was eventually hacked, but since it used media that wasn't widespread and easily available, modding didn't run rampant for the system.
From the article: Today, hard drives are measured in hundreds of gigabytes. Soon it may be terabytes, and we'll look back on the gigabyte wondering how we ever got along with so little storage.
I highly doubt there will come a day where the average user NEEDS 500 gig... really the only things that take up a lot of space are music and video.
While it would be cool to have a 500 gig hard drive... that's a LOT of information to lose if the hard drive ever crashes. I'll stick with more, smaller drives, if I ever need 500 gig...
I know the first place I went was to search for the guy on wikipedia. I imagine a lot of others did as well, so I provided the link to save people a step.
wireless keyboards and mice add nothing for most users. Most desktop users are better off with wired versions because lots of hassle goes away.
How so? Personally, I've had my wireless keyboard and mouse for close to 2 years now... my mouse has a rechargable battery, so you just put it into the dock... and my keyboard, I've changed the batteries ONCE. No hassle at ALL.
Since my keyboard is wireless, I can bring it wherever I am in the room... weird, I know, but my desk is next to my couch. So, sometimes, I'll sit on the couch while watching tv, but I want to be able to check something online... so I turn the monitor, and bring my mouse and keyboard with me and set them on the coffee table. This also comes in handy when I'm watching videos from the computer on my tv screen... It's like having a big remote control, instead of having to get up and go back to the computer to pause/stop/go to another file, etc.
Or, I used to use the wireless keyboard to use the skip ahead/back buttons to listen to music while playing pool on the other side of the room
The wireless function has worked for me up to ~15 away, which is pretty far... and you don't realize how handy it is until you actually have it. I wouldn't be able to go back now.
Is the player going to be required to be connected to the internet? If not... I don't see any reason to connect to the internet... Oh, so they can deactivate my player if I do something wrong? Nah, I'll stay unconnected, thanks...
...is it really smart to pump out, and rebuild right where everything is?
I mean, there's really nothing they can do to guarantee this doesn't happen again. I doubt they're going to be able to make it so the city isn't still below sea level...
I know there's really no other option, but... this is bound to happen again at some point in the future.
Anyone who takes advantage of the stupid patent laws is just... smart.
It is stupid that you can patent things like this... but, anyone who criticizes anyone for putting a patent on someone is probably just jealous they didn't think of it first.
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Yeah, easy enough to go to the main page and go to "current comic", but a direct link is always nice...
"For one day only, you can get an ad-free version of Opera. Simply e-mail registerme@opera.com to obtain a registration code. This offer is valid from 12 a.m. Tuesday, August 30 to 12 a.m. Wednesday, August 31 2005 (PDT)."
You are technically correct in that eDonkey/eMule has the ability to use magnet links to begin the download of a file, but they were never directly involved in content aggregation/distribution themselves.
Well, right... this was just how I always used eDonkey.
I guess really my main point was that eDonkey has been around for a long time. Disregard all other false information;-)
Years back they used it at a tv episode sharing website... Unfortunately I can't remember the name of it though. It was originally a page to archive tv shows like the State and MST3k, and moved on to archive other shows... it was eventually shut down though, as it got more popular to share tv shows and the authorities started getting involved.
It operated in pretty much the same way BitTorrent does... you download a small file that has hash information, and the program downloads the file from other users.
There's so many more millions of users that don't do large file download/uploads then do, and I think that the total bandwidth of all these people logging in, checking e-mail, browsing the web, etc is a lot more substantial then any "large large media files" shared amongst a select few.
Couldn't it just be the fact that files in general are getting larger? 10 years ago, how many 1 gig files were out on the Internet to download?
Nowadays, look at all the huge files out there... movies, music (look at archive.org's collection of music), pictures, flash websites, etc... Everything is bigger. Getting back to your original point, whether it's p2p or straight http download, these files do account for a LOT of the bandwidth out there. My college professor told me that in the Napster days, their bandwidth was always at 100% utilization until they installed packet filters. I'm sure that a large percentage of University bandwidth does go to this type of thing...
Getting back to my original point, since a larger portion of the population has access to broadband internet, the average file size is able to get bigger. I feel sorry for anyone stuck using a 28.8k or 56k modem nowadays.
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There's a sensor you put by your "tv" ... then probably a "bullseye" type thing you "shoot" at so it can get your correct orientation.
It will work no matter what type of tv you have.
This "revolution" could really help the Revolution to browse the internet or use computer apps, as well... the controller is basically like a wireless mouse where you can "point" to things on the screen.
This could come in handy if the Revolution comes with an internet browser. (it will come with some type of browser, to download old games) With other systems it would be a chore since you can't exactly point to buttons on the screen.
Another option... bring adventure games to the home console. Imagine bringing the King's Quest series, or Day of the Tentacle, or Sam and Max, to the Revolution... these games were basically impossible on a console before since it would be difficult to, say, "point" to a particular thing on the screen.
I can't wait... it may take time to adapt, but I really think this will bring us some innovative games not possible on other systems.
This is the problem with gamers today. If it doesn't involve killing or violence, it's not worth their time. What ever happened the concept of "gameplay"? It's been overshadowed by graphics and "mature content".
I've personally never played DDR, but I wouldn't mind eventually picking up a copy of one of them and a dance pad. I imagine it would be a lot of fun to get together a few friends, have a few drinks, and see how badly we can "dance".
Oh, and I'm a 23 year old straight (engaged, actually) male.
That's probably becuase the Xbox sold pretty horribly in Japan. Microsoft's priorities are probably to get it out to the places that actually care, THEN release and put out an effort in places they've struggled.
The nice thing about this game is that it can appeal to gamers and non gamers alike... Nintendo is really trying to reach out to the people that typically wouldn't pick up a gaming system, which is smart IMO. An untapped sector of the market.
Last week, the comic strip Foxtrot dealt with the mom and her wanting to play Nintendogs... it was pretty funny. Here's the first day's comic, click "next date" to read the days following.
I don't really see college as training you for a job... sure, a major will focus you on a particular curriculum, but IMO it's more about opening up your mind and becoming a more educated person (in multiple topics).
At Boston College, our core required us to take classes in philosophy, theology, math, sciences, history, etc... a well rounded education. I'm sure it's the same in most colleges. As a computer science major, did I need to learn about Plato or Socrates or religion? Not really... but it made me a more well rounded individual.
When focusing on just the CS courses I took, besides the basics of coding there isn't much I use in my current job... but it got me used to learning a new language and applying myself to solve a problem with it. The classes I took to get my BS: Computer Science I and II (Data Structures, C), Object Oriented Programming (Java), Advanced Java, Computer Organization and Assembly Language, Programming Languages, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Multimedia Programming, Digital Systems Lab, Technology and Society, Art & Digital Technology, Advanced WWW (Flash)
I'd say I got a great CS education with all the classes I took... I took a LOT from them, but I don't exactly use things straight from the classes in my coding job. I don't use C, or Java, or SML, or Matlab, or OpenGL, or assembly language, etc... but by learning those languages, it made it easier to learn new things in the future.
IMO, college essentially just opens up your mind and gives you the skills needed to be able to adapt to whatever your future employer will need you to learn.
Ahh, TWAIN...
Technology without an interesting name...
Well, that's not exactly a flaw in my logic... that was my #2 point.
2 - Modders probably won't buy software anyway... they'll buy the hardware, then pirate games and use the hardware to suit their own needs... And since Microsoft will most likely be losing money for every console sold, they won't make ANY money off of these users.Embedded in this was the fact that they lose money on the hardware, but make money on the software.
Well, I think we're probably talking about different things... you're talking about playing imports, which, like you said, was easily done for the GC. But I'm sure the majority of people using mod chips are doing so so they can download and burn games... which never really happened for GC like it did with other systems.
King's Quest, Space Quest, Quest for Glory, Police Quest...
I don't know that the smaller resolution would work so well, if it's a small area you have to click on... but I LOVED these games.
One of the things the Xbox had going for it was that it was easy to mod...
If this does have an effect on sales, it can be looked at in a few ways.
1 - It will result in less sales of hardware. Bad becuase the user base will be less, so less software will be sold.
2 - Modders probably won't buy software anyway... they'll buy the hardware, then pirate games and use the hardware to suit their own needs... And since Microsoft will most likely be losing money for every console sold, they won't make ANY money off of these users.
Hmm, I wonder which would apply more in this situation... I'd say more of #1, because I imagine the majority of modders still purchase most of their games and use the mods to add more functionality to the hardware.
Oh, and let me just add a #3 - Who cares what they say, becuase it's pretty much guaranteed it won't be truly "hack-proof" anyway.
Really, the only way to make it "hack-proof" is to use propriatary media... like the Gamecube did. I believe the GC was eventually hacked, but since it used media that wasn't widespread and easily available, modding didn't run rampant for the system.
I highly doubt there will come a day where the average user NEEDS 500 gig... really the only things that take up a lot of space are music and video.
While it would be cool to have a 500 gig hard drive... that's a LOT of information to lose if the hard drive ever crashes. I'll stick with more, smaller drives, if I ever need 500 gig...
I know the first place I went was to search for the guy on wikipedia. I imagine a lot of others did as well, so I provided the link to save people a step.
Vinton Cerf, father of the internet
How so? Personally, I've had my wireless keyboard and mouse for close to 2 years now... my mouse has a rechargable battery, so you just put it into the dock... and my keyboard, I've changed the batteries ONCE. No hassle at ALL.
Since my keyboard is wireless, I can bring it wherever I am in the room... weird, I know, but my desk is next to my couch. So, sometimes, I'll sit on the couch while watching tv, but I want to be able to check something online... so I turn the monitor, and bring my mouse and keyboard with me and set them on the coffee table. This also comes in handy when I'm watching videos from the computer on my tv screen... It's like having a big remote control, instead of having to get up and go back to the computer to pause/stop/go to another file, etc.
Or, I used to use the wireless keyboard to use the skip ahead/back buttons to listen to music while playing pool on the other side of the room
The wireless function has worked for me up to ~15 away, which is pretty far... and you don't realize how handy it is until you actually have it. I wouldn't be able to go back now.
Are they TRYING to make blu-ray fail?
Is the player going to be required to be connected to the internet? If not... I don't see any reason to connect to the internet... Oh, so they can deactivate my player if I do something wrong? Nah, I'll stay unconnected, thanks...
Makes no sense.
...is it really smart to pump out, and rebuild right where everything is?
I mean, there's really nothing they can do to guarantee this doesn't happen again. I doubt they're going to be able to make it so the city isn't still below sea level...
I know there's really no other option, but... this is bound to happen again at some point in the future.
Anyone who takes advantage of the stupid patent laws is just... smart.
It is stupid that you can patent things like this... but, anyone who criticizes anyone for putting a patent on someone is probably just jealous they didn't think of it first.
Yeah, easy enough to go to the main page and go to "current comic", but a direct link is always nice...
8-29-2005's comic"For one day only, you can get an ad-free version of Opera. Simply e-mail registerme@opera.com to obtain a registration code. This offer is valid from 12 a.m. Tuesday, August 30 to 12 a.m. Wednesday, August 31 2005 (PDT)."
Well, right... this was just how I always used eDonkey.
I guess really my main point was that eDonkey has been around for a long time. Disregard all other false information ;-)
I know exactly what I'm talking about.
And, I went and found the website... and it appears that it's active again. I haven't used it in a long time.
The Digital Archive ProjecteDonkey has been around for a while...
Years back they used it at a tv episode sharing website... Unfortunately I can't remember the name of it though. It was originally a page to archive tv shows like the State and MST3k, and moved on to archive other shows... it was eventually shut down though, as it got more popular to share tv shows and the authorities started getting involved.
It operated in pretty much the same way BitTorrent does... you download a small file that has hash information, and the program downloads the file from other users.
But the bigger question is, when will Starcade return to G4?!?!
I want it back!
Couldn't it just be the fact that files in general are getting larger? 10 years ago, how many 1 gig files were out on the Internet to download?
Nowadays, look at all the huge files out there... movies, music (look at archive.org's collection of music), pictures, flash websites, etc... Everything is bigger. Getting back to your original point, whether it's p2p or straight http download, these files do account for a LOT of the bandwidth out there. My college professor told me that in the Napster days, their bandwidth was always at 100% utilization until they installed packet filters. I'm sure that a large percentage of University bandwidth does go to this type of thing...
Getting back to my original point, since a larger portion of the population has access to broadband internet, the average file size is able to get bigger. I feel sorry for anyone stuck using a 28.8k or 56k modem nowadays.