Imagine the laughs if a new car was brought out which required the engine to be on all the time - because if you turned it off you cannot unlock the doors.
You just described every server on the market.
I know that I would not want Microsoft fumbling around with the power saving settings on my Windows 2000/2003 Server (if I had one) computer just because they think they know what's best for consumers. I mean, we've already seen this mentality from them on numerous occasions, and how many times has it resulted in something useful? WGA protecting the consumer? Bull. How about how any Microsoft product update automatically resets the application in question to be the default application of that type (e.g. anything in Microsoft Office)?
Now they want to muck with power savings settings through an update. Sorry, I'm gonna pass on that one.
The article summary is misleading in ways that would give CNN a hardon.
It says nothing about why the terminals were malfunctioning, which had everything to do with touch screen calibration (and the need to recalibrate from time to time) and nothing to do with some right-wing conspiracy. In fact, the article implies that it was one machine in particular, not all of them.
Way to spin it to work the/. hordes into a raging frenzy.
Here's my plan. Let's leave the planet in two groups, split by who can get along with each other. One of us will go and form the 12 Colonies and be prosperous. The other will disappear into legend and create the 13th Colony. Sound good to everyone? I think I'll go with the 12 Colonies group.
And by the way, I've got this great idea for a cybernetic AI construct to make our lives in the Colonies easier.....
Bland and generic? Firefly had one of the best, most in-depth plots of any sci-fi show I've ever seen. It was far from a cookie-cutter reality. A Western in space? That's something unheard of on network television. Which, of course, was both its most unique achievement and its worst failure. I guess the typical people that watch Fox just didn't "get it."
And for the record, I have never seen a single episode of any other show of Joss Whedon's creation. Nor do they really interest me enough to warrant watching them. So, I don't really know where the Buffy reference is coming from. In fact, of all the people I know that love Firefly (and I know a friggin' lot), I don't think a one of them watches Buffy or Angel.
So, it's not so much saddening to know that there probably will be no resurrection for Firefly, but to hear Joss say it so defeatedly. That's just disheartening.
How about having your children do their homework before such actvities are allowed? That's how it was with me, and I certainly spent more than my fair share of time gaming and watching TV.
Air Force Techie #1: We've got some new non-lethal weapons we need to test before sending them out into the field. Any ideas?
Air Force Techie #2: Hmmm....yeah, actually. * Goes and posts on Slashdot *
Slashdot Hordes: Onoes! They're planning to use weapons against American citizens! We should start a riot!
...outside weapons lab...
Angry Mob: We demand you don't use those weapons on American citizens!
Air Force Guard #1: That mob is getting pretty close. Guess we should get on with it then.
Air Force Guard #2: Yep. * unloads new non-lethal weapons into crowd *
...later that day...
Air Force Techie #1: So, did you figure out a way to test those weapons?
Air Force Techie #2: Done, done, and done.
You people will always find something to complain about when it comes to George Lucas, won't you? If he discovered perfectly preserved original prints of the first trilogy, decided to release them in theatres again, got John Williams to play the Star Wars soundtrack live at each theatre with the London Symphony Orchestra, AND paid for everyone's first ticket to see them, you'd blame him for your popcorn being stale.
I applaud Lucas in his devotion to his creation that millions love. It's an icon of our time.
If you don't like the movies or the editing that has been done to them, that's fine. Don't buy them. It's that simple.
Well, take offense no more, as I never said that ALL D&D players were power gamers. In fact, I never mentioned D&D at all. I was talking about the D20 system as a whole. However, I still hold that D20 is a far easier (and in many cases more productive) environment in which to power game. In my experience, power gaming in WW games tends to result in the exact opposite of what the player intended: a weak character. Given that in many WW games a player is rewarded for playing their character's flaws and personality, a power gamer would struggle to keep up with other rich, well-rounded characters.
I think WW struggles in the popularity market because in this modern age people have been conditioned to min-max their characters out of necessity by video games. This has no place in WW games, where the emphasis is on telling a great story and avoiding having to roll dice and crunch numbers if possible. D20 systems, on the other hand, are a power gamer's haven.
I'm playing a Duskblade out of the PHB2 in a Rappan Athuk 3.5e game at my office. I'm loving it quite a bit. We've also got a Dragon Shaman running with us who seems to be enjoying his character as well.
No mention of Dreamblade in this summary? It's WotC's new minis game, and I like it quite a bit. Maybe this was just for RPG-type stuff, though.
If you're going to post information about yourself to the public, then don't bitch and moan when the public finds out about it. "Security through obscurity" doesn't apply to social networks and doesn't really work anyways.
What do they think those 10% of people (i.e. lots) are gonna do? Smile, take it in the rump, and bid them good day? A bunch of them are gonna end up working for AMD, and I'm sure they'll be happy to have people with experience at Intel. Non-compete clauses don't last forever.
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Imagine the laughs if a new car was brought out which required the engine to be on all the time - because if you turned it off you cannot unlock the doors.
You just described every server on the market.
I know that I would not want Microsoft fumbling around with the power saving settings on my Windows 2000/2003 Server (if I had one) computer just because they think they know what's best for consumers. I mean, we've already seen this mentality from them on numerous occasions, and how many times has it resulted in something useful? WGA protecting the consumer? Bull. How about how any Microsoft product update automatically resets the application in question to be the default application of that type (e.g. anything in Microsoft Office)?
Now they want to muck with power savings settings through an update. Sorry, I'm gonna pass on that one.
The article summary is misleading in ways that would give CNN a hardon.
/. hordes into a raging frenzy.
It says nothing about why the terminals were malfunctioning, which had everything to do with touch screen calibration (and the need to recalibrate from time to time) and nothing to do with some right-wing conspiracy. In fact, the article implies that it was one machine in particular, not all of them.
Way to spin it to work the
God forbid that people should have to get up off their fat asses and move around a bit.
Next thing you know, Richard Simmons and Tony Little will be endorsing the Wiimote.
Let's put them all on a shuttle and send to them collect billions of years of back taxes from the sun.
Here's my plan. Let's leave the planet in two groups, split by who can get along with each other. One of us will go and form the 12 Colonies and be prosperous. The other will disappear into legend and create the 13th Colony. Sound good to everyone? I think I'll go with the 12 Colonies group.
And by the way, I've got this great idea for a cybernetic AI construct to make our lives in the Colonies easier.....
Bland and generic? Firefly had one of the best, most in-depth plots of any sci-fi show I've ever seen. It was far from a cookie-cutter reality. A Western in space? That's something unheard of on network television. Which, of course, was both its most unique achievement and its worst failure. I guess the typical people that watch Fox just didn't "get it."
And for the record, I have never seen a single episode of any other show of Joss Whedon's creation. Nor do they really interest me enough to warrant watching them. So, I don't really know where the Buffy reference is coming from. In fact, of all the people I know that love Firefly (and I know a friggin' lot), I don't think a one of them watches Buffy or Angel.
So, it's not so much saddening to know that there probably will be no resurrection for Firefly, but to hear Joss say it so defeatedly. That's just disheartening.
Dude, I thought we said no more Journey psyche-outs!
Doesn't that sound familiar. Are you sure you're not me, posting to /. from 5 years in the past?
How about having your children do their homework before such actvities are allowed? That's how it was with me, and I certainly spent more than my fair share of time gaming and watching TV.
Platt flaunts his geek cred, all the while implying that he's not one of those geeks.
Always sad to see a geek in denial. Embrace your geekdom, my brother! Revel in its glory!
Just like the last story, cue the anarcho-capitalists who will ask "Would you rather have it any other way?"
Yeah, they probably will. But would you rather have it any other way?
Close, it's actually up up down down left right left right B A start.
Sacrifice was a fun game, though a little strange. But I only have one thing to say: Bovine Intervention > all.
But IPv6 has bigger tubes! We'll be able to send internets faster!
Air Force Techie #1: We've got some new non-lethal weapons we need to test before sending them out into the field. Any ideas?
...outside weapons lab...
...later that day...
Air Force Techie #1: So, did you figure out a way to test those weapons?
Air Force Techie #2: Hmmm....yeah, actually. * Goes and posts on Slashdot *
Slashdot Hordes: Onoes! They're planning to use weapons against American citizens! We should start a riot!
Angry Mob: We demand you don't use those weapons on American citizens!
Air Force Guard #1: That mob is getting pretty close. Guess we should get on with it then.
Air Force Guard #2: Yep. * unloads new non-lethal weapons into crowd *
Air Force Techie #2: Done, done, and done.
You people will always find something to complain about when it comes to George Lucas, won't you? If he discovered perfectly preserved original prints of the first trilogy, decided to release them in theatres again, got John Williams to play the Star Wars soundtrack live at each theatre with the London Symphony Orchestra, AND paid for everyone's first ticket to see them, you'd blame him for your popcorn being stale.
I applaud Lucas in his devotion to his creation that millions love. It's an icon of our time.
If you don't like the movies or the editing that has been done to them, that's fine. Don't buy them. It's that simple.
Well, take offense no more, as I never said that ALL D&D players were power gamers. In fact, I never mentioned D&D at all. I was talking about the D20 system as a whole. However, I still hold that D20 is a far easier (and in many cases more productive) environment in which to power game. In my experience, power gaming in WW games tends to result in the exact opposite of what the player intended: a weak character. Given that in many WW games a player is rewarded for playing their character's flaws and personality, a power gamer would struggle to keep up with other rich, well-rounded characters.
On the weaponization of dice, we could spawn a sub-topic concerning piercing vs. bludgeoning damage. Now THAT is nerdy.
Or they just bring their Tablet PC to the game and use Fantasy Grounds to roll their dice.
I think WW struggles in the popularity market because in this modern age people have been conditioned to min-max their characters out of necessity by video games. This has no place in WW games, where the emphasis is on telling a great story and avoiding having to roll dice and crunch numbers if possible. D20 systems, on the other hand, are a power gamer's haven.
Sharp corners? Hardly. Throw a d4.
I'm playing a Duskblade out of the PHB2 in a Rappan Athuk 3.5e game at my office. I'm loving it quite a bit. We've also got a Dragon Shaman running with us who seems to be enjoying his character as well.
No mention of Dreamblade in this summary? It's WotC's new minis game, and I like it quite a bit. Maybe this was just for RPG-type stuff, though.
Hear, hear.
If you're going to post information about yourself to the public, then don't bitch and moan when the public finds out about it. "Security through obscurity" doesn't apply to social networks and doesn't really work anyways.
I've seen mall security at Circle Center Mall in Indianapolis using them, too.
What do they think those 10% of people (i.e. lots) are gonna do? Smile, take it in the rump, and bid them good day? A bunch of them are gonna end up working for AMD, and I'm sure they'll be happy to have people with experience at Intel. Non-compete clauses don't last forever.