I thought about getting the GCN component cable, but I couldn't bring myself to spend the 40 bucks + 10 shipping for it this late in the cube's life. However, since the Wii will play GCN games and support component output, I'll only have to wait a few months more...
I'm assuming that the peripherals are not sold at a loss.
No, they're not. Peripherals are typically sold at a ridiculous markup. I mean, why does an 8MB memory card for a PS2 still cost 25 bucks? I guarantee the HDMI cable will be sold for between 30 and 40 bucks.
I can't see the video cos all of the sites listed so far are blocked at work (I'll check it out when I get home). But the description sounds similar to the Gradius video that was posted here on Slashdot a while back.
I think the problem is arising because of lack of distinction between two different types of "editors." There are people who edit the content of an article (content editors), and there are people who edit the copy (copyeditors). One is concerned with altering the actual material that is being presented to present a different subset of information. The other is concerned with making edits for grammatical consistency, readability, and style.
Ummm, nope, not offended in the slightest. The final result was that the Amazon page is behaving EXACTLY the way I thought it would. It's not sniffing cookies from other sites. They're simply tracking (via their own cookie) the stuff that I looked at previously. They've even gone so far as to include a "Your recently viewed items" section at the bottom of the front page. If I clear out my cache and cookies and go to their page, they present me with a random sampling of various items that they sell. It's exactly what I'd expect them to do.
Damn! Overreact much? All he's saying is that it's nice that if you looked at something on Amazon, that when you go back to their site the next day, they present you with some of the things you looked at before (isn't that one of the purposes of cookies in the first place?). As for Jewfro's claim that Amazon is sniffing other site's cookies, I'm ridiculously skeptical of it, mainly because I've tried the exact test I've outlined above several times on different machines (different OSes and browsers) and consistently get the same results I've mentioned above. Until I see reports from others verifying Jewfro's claims, I'll happily ignore them...
From the summary: "zCodec looks professional enough..."
So I clicked on the zcodec.com link above and the first thing I noticed was the use of some copyrighted movie posters on their page. And then I saw the link for the "therms of use." "Professional enough" indeed...
I tried it again cos I like repeatability. This time I also clicked on all of the google "sponsored links." This time amazon wanted me to buy a Creative Zen, a smattering of sandals (guess it's time to clear out all those summer sandals), some Sony hifi stuff, pants and dresses, more shoes, and some more watches. Still no bluetooth stuff. However, if I click the amazon link from my bluetooth search and then open a new window and go to amazon.com via the address bar, the front page is chock full o' bluetooth adapters (with some sandals and watches at the bottom). Clearly Jewfro clicked on an amazon or target link earlier in his journeys in the tubes.
After clearing my cache/cookies/etc, I closed and then reopened Firefox. I went to google and did a search for "bluetooth adapters." I middle clicked on everything on the results page except the amazon.com link. I then opened a new tab and went to amazon.com. They wanted to sell me LCD TVs, an electric toothbrush, some DVD box sets, iPod and cell phone cases, purses and messenger bags, and some watches. No bluetooth devices at all. Go figure...
Flash already has the ability to do this. Thankfully, you can control whether or not a site has access to your camera and microphone (denied by default).
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I just realized you guys are referring to the AC's comment up there. Silly me for thinking that transporter_ii's use of the word article was referring to, oh, I don't know, the article, and not a comment.
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I must be completely blind then, because they are not identical on my machine. Could you please include the quotes that are "exactly the same - to the punctuation" for me?
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Or it could possibly be neither, since the definitions given in both are generally accepted and don't match up word for word (assuming you're trying to insinuate plagiarism). Yes, they're similar, but they are not identical. Anyone familiar with the term or its history would write something very similar if asked to...
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So you would like some program to insert a wait cycle for every three cycles used? I'd much rather be able to set process priorities.
From the bottom of that page: "prioritymaster.com has been on the web since 1995!"
...and we have the website to prove it!!!
I thought about getting the GCN component cable, but I couldn't bring myself to spend the 40 bucks + 10 shipping for it this late in the cube's life. However, since the Wii will play GCN games and support component output, I'll only have to wait a few months more...
I'm assuming that the peripherals are not sold at a loss.
No, they're not. Peripherals are typically sold at a ridiculous markup. I mean, why does an 8MB memory card for a PS2 still cost 25 bucks? I guarantee the HDMI cable will be sold for between 30 and 40 bucks.
I can't see the video cos all of the sites listed so far are blocked at work (I'll check it out when I get home). But the description sounds similar to the Gradius video that was posted here on Slashdot a while back.
I think the problem is arising because of lack of distinction between two different types of "editors." There are people who edit the content of an article (content editors), and there are people who edit the copy (copyeditors). One is concerned with altering the actual material that is being presented to present a different subset of information. The other is concerned with making edits for grammatical consistency, readability, and style.
But I thought the adjective that modified the noun came first?!? Damn English language! So confusing...
Sure you can. It just takes the intern a few days to get the results back to you...
Ummm, nope, not offended in the slightest. The final result was that the Amazon page is behaving EXACTLY the way I thought it would. It's not sniffing cookies from other sites. They're simply tracking (via their own cookie) the stuff that I looked at previously. They've even gone so far as to include a "Your recently viewed items" section at the bottom of the front page. If I clear out my cache and cookies and go to their page, they present me with a random sampling of various items that they sell. It's exactly what I'd expect them to do.
Damn! Overreact much? All he's saying is that it's nice that if you looked at something on Amazon, that when you go back to their site the next day, they present you with some of the things you looked at before (isn't that one of the purposes of cookies in the first place?). As for Jewfro's claim that Amazon is sniffing other site's cookies, I'm ridiculously skeptical of it, mainly because I've tried the exact test I've outlined above several times on different machines (different OSes and browsers) and consistently get the same results I've mentioned above. Until I see reports from others verifying Jewfro's claims, I'll happily ignore them...
From the summary: "zCodec looks professional enough..."
So I clicked on the zcodec.com link above and the first thing I noticed was the use of some copyrighted movie posters on their page. And then I saw the link for the "therms of use." "Professional enough" indeed...
Just as long as the lion with the smooshed face doesn't start talking to me...
I tried it again cos I like repeatability. This time I also clicked on all of the google "sponsored links." This time amazon wanted me to buy a Creative Zen, a smattering of sandals (guess it's time to clear out all those summer sandals), some Sony hifi stuff, pants and dresses, more shoes, and some more watches. Still no bluetooth stuff. However, if I click the amazon link from my bluetooth search and then open a new window and go to amazon.com via the address bar, the front page is chock full o' bluetooth adapters (with some sandals and watches at the bottom). Clearly Jewfro clicked on an amazon or target link earlier in his journeys in the tubes.
After clearing my cache/cookies/etc, I closed and then reopened Firefox. I went to google and did a search for "bluetooth adapters." I middle clicked on everything on the results page except the amazon.com link. I then opened a new tab and went to amazon.com. They wanted to sell me LCD TVs, an electric toothbrush, some DVD box sets, iPod and cell phone cases, purses and messenger bags, and some watches. No bluetooth devices at all. Go figure...
I tried googling the Daisy person mentioned in the article. As far as I can tell she's really into flowers...
A con is not a con when it's a KHAAAAAAN!!!
Anyone wanna crash Daisy's all girl pool party?
Can Google Checkout be used as a "tip jar" the same way that some people use PayPal?
That's the one. Thankfully I don't have a camera or mic hooked up to my machines to find out.
Flash already has the ability to do this. Thankfully, you can control whether or not a site has access to your camera and microphone (denied by default).
I would like to refer to my previous comment on the subject.
I just realized you guys are referring to the AC's comment up there. Silly me for thinking that transporter_ii's use of the word article was referring to, oh, I don't know, the article, and not a comment.
I must be completely blind then, because they are not identical on my machine. Could you please include the quotes that are "exactly the same - to the punctuation" for me?
Or it could possibly be neither, since the definitions given in both are generally accepted and don't match up word for word (assuming you're trying to insinuate plagiarism). Yes, they're similar, but they are not identical. Anyone familiar with the term or its history would write something very similar if asked to...
I want chocolate mp3s, or better yet, neopolitan!