1. It doesn't work. 2. Have you ever, you know.. used Linux? It could be my memory playing tricks, but I can't for the life of me recall the "Run in Compatibility Mode" to run my DOS games in Linux.
Secondly, one has to question the sense of sticking the valuable code on the SIDE of the computer. Just what purpose did this serve? No-one really gives two hoots whether you have a genuine Mickeysoft sticker on your box.
It's not for the customer, it's so Microsoft can say "The Windows licence belongs to this computer, no other. No, you can't peel it off and install it on another, you'll have to buy another copy"
They're not debating what consitutes an image. It's what constitutes a photograph.
If you take a photo of your monitor in place of taking a screenshot, then it's not the photograph people will be looking for, it's the image in the photograph.
I also thought Chrono Cross looked great. But when I went back to play it a year ago, I realized the frame rates were chopppy and the models were extremely low-res.
You lost me here. Though the framerates weren't stellar, I'm going to have to disagree strongly about the lowres models. Chrono Cross, IMO, has the best graphics of any Playstation game. The movements are so smooth and realistic, and the details are excellent.
But more importantly: why exactly do the frame rates and models have ANY bearing on the game being great or not?
That's not an issue with the BIOS not recognizing the Flash drive, that's an issue with the BIOS seeing it as a USB device, rather than a regular IDE or SATA device.
Some BIOS's are more than cabable of booting from a USB device, so who's saying you couldn't do this already?
Yes, but it's been announced that Windows Vista will be released for the Phantom. Unfortunately, you'll need to wait for it to be released before you can play your copy of Duke Nukem Forever.
The market has gotten used to the idea that pack-ins are a thing of the past. Will Nintendo go with the flow on this one, or will they attempt to do further damage to Sony and Microsoft's positions by throwing in a killer title with the console?
Nintendo has already gotten the whole "think different" thing going for them, why not do something else a little different than everyone expects?
What IF Nintendo shipped the Wii with a game? Just like the SNES with Super Mario World when it launched, and the NES with Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt (At least, I got Duck Hunt years ago with it). I don't recall if the N64 was released with a game at launch, but I do recall there being bundles.
On top of that, they'd be wise to ship the system with at least 2 of these "controllers" if they really want to cater to family buyers.
Think about it, a parent can go out and buy a PS3 for $600, AND a game (~$60 each) or 2, AND another controller (~30) if going multiplayer. It gets pricey.
OR, they can go buy a Wii with an included multiplayer game, and everything required for a couple kids to play it on Christmas morning. At a little more than 1/3 the price. Better yet, this perfectly supports the idea of "Wii."
Not to mention that is the price to a consumer. Obviously, Nintendo will be mass order will be ordering these in much higher quanities in bulk. If a consumer can buy one SD 512MB card for $15, I'd imagine Nintendo can get them for next to nothing.
All this negative press about Sony, and you come out a true champ.
This is one I'll be getting myself for Christmas. I don't see them changing the price much, if at all when it comes overseas.
The next question is, how much of a profit are they making on that? IIRC, Nintendo doesn't have a history of taking losses on their consoles, someone correct me if I'm wrong. At this low price, is it possible they've taken a turn on this one?
Either way, even if Sony has a killer launch lineup, I don't see them making the family Christmas market given the steep price difference. Unless the 360's price has a Christmas price drop, I doubt they'll be much in the match, since they got their head start last year.
I mean, I heard rumours of something similar a while back. They were going to try and make a disc you buy to only be able to play on a single system. No more copying, no more renting, no more lending.
Hell, what happens to me when my PS3 goes the same way as my PS2 and I need to get a new one? Better yet, what happens when they release a new slimmer version and suddenly I'm not able to play anymore?
Mind you, this may not be the case with this new system of theirs, but why kill the second hand market like this? I can't remember the last time I bought a game brand new. Game Boy Advance and Game Cube both, nearly all my games are second hand copies. Why? Because not only are they cheaper, but because it's sometimes harder to find games new after they're released. Especially the rare gems.
On top of the fact that used games would be near impossible, what will they do for rentals? I'm certainly not going to go fork out $80 (CDN) for a new game that I've never tried. I want to go out and rent it, and if it is worth it, sure I'll pick up copy. "Greatest Hits" games hardly count, because they are simply cheaper because they've been out longer, and a few people liked them.
If they do this, they'll be shooting themselves in the foot. There won't be a PS3 in my place (mind you, the PS2 belongs to the finacee), and I guarantee there won't be one in many of the living rooms I know of.
I can't remember the last time I went through 5 computers in a year. Keeping in mind, my case was experimenting with jHymn, which pretends to be a computer to get a licence key, and ended up with 3 "computers" from it alone.
If by some chance you do need to deauthorize all your computers more, a quick call to Apple's support and explaining the situation will likely take care of the problem. I've heard they're quite helpful.
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Of course, it's possible the +3 Insightful is moderated +3 Funny, rather than the post itself.
In fact, it does: http://www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/
A few problems.
1. It doesn't work.
2. Have you ever, you know.. used Linux? It could be my memory playing tricks, but I can't for the life of me recall the "Run in Compatibility Mode" to run my DOS games in Linux.
Ever worn a necklace?
They're not debating what consitutes an image. It's what constitutes a photograph.
If you take a photo of your monitor in place of taking a screenshot, then it's not the photograph people will be looking for, it's the image in the photograph.
You lost me here. Though the framerates weren't stellar, I'm going to have to disagree strongly about the lowres models. Chrono Cross, IMO, has the best graphics of any Playstation game. The movements are so smooth and realistic, and the details are excellent.
But more importantly: why exactly do the frame rates and models have ANY bearing on the game being great or not?
That's not an issue with the BIOS not recognizing the Flash drive, that's an issue with the BIOS seeing it as a USB device, rather than a regular IDE or SATA device.
Some BIOS's are more than cabable of booting from a USB device, so who's saying you couldn't do this already?
I be thinking more along the lines of MacBerry, that is of course if they kept the "Berry" suffix at all.
Apple's been moving more and more to get the word Mac in their products. Mac Mini, MacBook for instance.
Hmm. How insightful. Tell me more sir.
Do your coworkers know about this? ;)
And who would play the games?
Hm. Their alphabet must be different over in Africa.
Warty Warthog
Hoary Hedgehog
Breeze Badger
Dapper Drake
You forgot Cmdr-taco-koo
Yes, but it's been announced that Windows Vista will be released for the Phantom. Unfortunately, you'll need to wait for it to be released before you can play your copy of Duke Nukem Forever.
Nintendo has already gotten the whole "think different" thing going for them, why not do something else a little different than everyone expects?
Hmm.. there's not something I'd considered.
What IF Nintendo shipped the Wii with a game? Just like the SNES with Super Mario World when it launched, and the NES with Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt (At least, I got Duck Hunt years ago with it). I don't recall if the N64 was released with a game at launch, but I do recall there being bundles.
On top of that, they'd be wise to ship the system with at least 2 of these "controllers" if they really want to cater to family buyers.
Think about it, a parent can go out and buy a PS3 for $600, AND a game (~$60 each) or 2, AND another controller (~30) if going multiplayer. It gets pricey.
OR, they can go buy a Wii with an included multiplayer game, and everything required for a couple kids to play it on Christmas morning. At a little more than 1/3 the price. Better yet, this perfectly supports the idea of "Wii."
Not to mention that is the price to a consumer. Obviously, Nintendo will be mass order will be ordering these in much higher quanities in bulk. If a consumer can buy one SD 512MB card for $15, I'd imagine Nintendo can get them for next to nothing.
All this negative press about Sony, and you come out a true champ.
This is one I'll be getting myself for Christmas. I don't see them changing the price much, if at all when it comes overseas.
The next question is, how much of a profit are they making on that? IIRC, Nintendo doesn't have a history of taking losses on their consoles, someone correct me if I'm wrong. At this low price, is it possible they've taken a turn on this one?
Either way, even if Sony has a killer launch lineup, I don't see them making the family Christmas market given the steep price difference. Unless the 360's price has a Christmas price drop, I doubt they'll be much in the match, since they got their head start last year.
Ka-BLAM. - The sound of Sony falling to dust.
Really, truly, why would Sony do this?
I mean, I heard rumours of something similar a while back. They were going to try and make a disc you buy to only be able to play on a single system. No more copying, no more renting, no more lending.
Hell, what happens to me when my PS3 goes the same way as my PS2 and I need to get a new one? Better yet, what happens when they release a new slimmer version and suddenly I'm not able to play anymore?
Mind you, this may not be the case with this new system of theirs, but why kill the second hand market like this? I can't remember the last time I bought a game brand new. Game Boy Advance and Game Cube both, nearly all my games are second hand copies. Why? Because not only are they cheaper, but because it's sometimes harder to find games new after they're released. Especially the rare gems.
On top of the fact that used games would be near impossible, what will they do for rentals? I'm certainly not going to go fork out $80 (CDN) for a new game that I've never tried. I want to go out and rent it, and if it is worth it, sure I'll pick up copy. "Greatest Hits" games hardly count, because they are simply cheaper because they've been out longer, and a few people liked them.
If they do this, they'll be shooting themselves in the foot. There won't be a PS3 in my place (mind you, the PS2 belongs to the finacee), and I guarantee there won't be one in many of the living rooms I know of.
Any what about the X-Box with the 34" TV, along with the other X-Box prizes?
So:
Click to activate plugin (Flash)
and then, Click to start ad.
Seems like a lot of work to view a viagra ad, no?
Who better to test and actually use the "User Access Control" than Microsoft's own employees?
Clearly, they weren't "trying out" the Limited User accounts when Windows XP was in its infancy. Otherwise, it might actually be useful to us today.
I can't remember the last time I went through 5 computers in a year. Keeping in mind, my case was experimenting with jHymn, which pretends to be a computer to get a licence key, and ended up with 3 "computers" from it alone.
If by some chance you do need to deauthorize all your computers more, a quick call to Apple's support and explaining the situation will likely take care of the problem. I've heard they're quite helpful.