I once jokingly described the Windows codebase to a non-techie friend as "a house of cards held together by paper clips and chewing gum". I didn't realize how accurate that statement was.
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we are still limited to the pc architecture designed decades ago
I didn't realize that things like HyperTransport, USB 2, Firewire 800, PCI Express, and Serial ATA were decades old. Nobody's being forced to include serial, PS/2, and parallel ports on their motherboards. Yeah, they're often still there (on mid- and full-tower cases, at least), but as ports become used less, they'll disappear.
As most Slashdotters know, there's always some Next Big Thing happening on the Internet. Nearly all the tech we take for granted was a huge deal when it was new. Think about the Web, scripting languages (dynamic pages), peer-to-peer, instant messaging, blogging, and countless others.
The funny thing is, they all seem to follow the same course. First, there is a precursor, be it a similar technology or a less-successful attempt at something very similar. Then, a huge rise to the point where "everybody" knows about it and is predicting either paradise or apocalypse because of it. After this, it either fades and dies, or splits into many different companies/groups offering the service, or a bunch of splinter technologies. Wash, rinse, repeat.
Sheesh. There is one network that dares to spin only one way (Fox) among all the rest that are bought by both parties, and a bunch of idiot twits can't stand it.
Others have already mentioned buying an old Dreamcast or Xbox and using those with emulators. Better yet, just hack together some old PC parts you have lying around, put some sort of minimal system on it, and load up the emulators. Total cost: a few hours (provided you know what you're doing).
"RPGs" like Final Fantasy don't really feel like you're controlling your character. It's more like: wait for your timer to charge, wade through a menu, watch a pretty animation. Wash, rinse, repeat. If FFXII has more of a "real-time" version of this, I'd think it's at least more interesting than the previous system.
Yes, this was incredible. I think you can see a few younger people during the video that might actually "get it"; however, I loved the part where the block stalks an old lady through a window.
Also, I'm pretty sure the sound is a direct rip from an old version of Tetris (maybe Gameboy or NES?).
The problem with cable TV channels (at least, currently) is that if I subscribe to a cable package that includes Fox News, I mean, RNC News or whatever, a little slice of my subscription fee is supporting that station. Even if I have the channel blocked at the cable provider level, they still give that little slice of cash to a station I don't agree with (or perhaps I'm against the idea of paid political TV on principle). I'm not saying that a la carte pricing is the solution, I'm just pointing out the reality of the situation.
For the past couple of years, I've been increasingly restricting the funds I contribute to the media cartels' war chests. Until they stop the lawsuit shenanigans and begin distributing media in DRM-free, non-patented formats, I will continue to do so. Besides, indie music and films are much better, so it's not like I've been missing much.
I think something must be done to stop the growth of the media/communications cartels. Right now, when you look at the media conglomerates and communications giants, most of them own media production companies as well as communications infrastructure (or in the case of Sony, consumer electronics). There's a huge conflict of interest here. Comcast or Time Warner is going to want people to buy "their" programming, instead of searching Google for something else. It's like Ma Bell, Standard Oil or Microsoft. They don't want to give up their obscene profits, so they resort to paying off the government and using illegal tactics to remain on top.
Genesis and SNES games on the same machine? Legally?
Please stop perpetuating myths about emulation. Emulation of computer hardware is legal, and making backups of games you own is legal. This means you can legally play SNES and Genesis games on your PC, provided you own the games you have ROM images of.
Yeah, you can say "but 99% of emulation is illegal". This argument is bunk. It's like claiming MP3 is used for piracy (and therefore illegal), when there are in fact many legal uses for it.
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Better question: how many of them know that Microsoft releases patches?
I once jokingly described the Windows codebase to a non-techie friend as "a house of cards held together by paper clips and chewing gum". I didn't realize how accurate that statement was.
I didn't realize that things like HyperTransport, USB 2, Firewire 800, PCI Express, and Serial ATA were decades old. Nobody's being forced to include serial, PS/2, and parallel ports on their motherboards. Yeah, they're often still there (on mid- and full-tower cases, at least), but as ports become used less, they'll disappear.
Because Aaron Copland kicks ass.
As most Slashdotters know, there's always some Next Big Thing happening on the Internet. Nearly all the tech we take for granted was a huge deal when it was new. Think about the Web, scripting languages (dynamic pages), peer-to-peer, instant messaging, blogging, and countless others.
The funny thing is, they all seem to follow the same course. First, there is a precursor, be it a similar technology or a less-successful attempt at something very similar. Then, a huge rise to the point where "everybody" knows about it and is predicting either paradise or apocalypse because of it. After this, it either fades and dies, or splits into many different companies/groups offering the service, or a bunch of splinter technologies. Wash, rinse, repeat.
Yeah, just like there was only one big winner in the 13-25 IM space, or the 13-25 webmail space. Oh wait, maybe not.
Actually, if you plug headphones into an original Gameboy, you can actually hear the bass line.
Sheesh. There is one network that dares to spin only one way (Fox) among all the rest that are bought by both parties, and a bunch of idiot twits can't stand it.
And there's a typo in your sig. OH THE IRONY.
Others have already mentioned buying an old Dreamcast or Xbox and using those with emulators. Better yet, just hack together some old PC parts you have lying around, put some sort of minimal system on it, and load up the emulators. Total cost: a few hours (provided you know what you're doing).
"RPGs" like Final Fantasy don't really feel like you're controlling your character. It's more like: wait for your timer to charge, wade through a menu, watch a pretty animation. Wash, rinse, repeat. If FFXII has more of a "real-time" version of this, I'd think it's at least more interesting than the previous system.
I wouldn't mind seeing a Zelda style, action oriented Final Fantasy game either.
Crystal Chronicles?
Yes, this was incredible. I think you can see a few younger people during the video that might actually "get it"; however, I loved the part where the block stalks an old lady through a window.
Also, I'm pretty sure the sound is a direct rip from an old version of Tetris (maybe Gameboy or NES?).
You can't seriously believe this.
The problem with cable TV channels (at least, currently) is that if I subscribe to a cable package that includes Fox News, I mean, RNC News or whatever, a little slice of my subscription fee is supporting that station. Even if I have the channel blocked at the cable provider level, they still give that little slice of cash to a station I don't agree with (or perhaps I'm against the idea of paid political TV on principle). I'm not saying that a la carte pricing is the solution, I'm just pointing out the reality of the situation.
The Kirby tilt game was made for Game Boy Color, and can only be played in a GBC or the original GBA.
This has nothing to do with kernels.
Sure, it's hard to design a good, UI, but you'd think MS would be able to, what with their billions and everything.
If you understood crucifixion, perhaps you'd know why.
Try reading my post again, kthx.
For the past couple of years, I've been increasingly restricting the funds I contribute to the media cartels' war chests. Until they stop the lawsuit shenanigans and begin distributing media in DRM-free, non-patented formats, I will continue to do so. Besides, indie music and films are much better, so it's not like I've been missing much.
I think something must be done to stop the growth of the media/communications cartels. Right now, when you look at the media conglomerates and communications giants, most of them own media production companies as well as communications infrastructure (or in the case of Sony, consumer electronics). There's a huge conflict of interest here. Comcast or Time Warner is going to want people to buy "their" programming, instead of searching Google for something else. It's like Ma Bell, Standard Oil or Microsoft. They don't want to give up their obscene profits, so they resort to paying off the government and using illegal tactics to remain on top.
I dunno man, have you played Auto Assault yet? Even for a beta, that game was BAD.
Eww.
Please stop perpetuating myths about emulation. Emulation of computer hardware is legal, and making backups of games you own is legal. This means you can legally play SNES and Genesis games on your PC, provided you own the games you have ROM images of.
Yeah, you can say "but 99% of emulation is illegal". This argument is bunk. It's like claiming MP3 is used for piracy (and therefore illegal), when there are in fact many legal uses for it.