Alpha Centauri is a great game indeed. In fact, I played it again time after time even years after I originally bought it. Unlike many games, it shines on gameplay and atmosphere and those are timeless, so it's not a surprise that it is on the "replay list" of many players. Firaxis had a trend in the last few years of remaking old games ("Pirates!", "Sid Meier's Railroad!"). Any sequel would have an hard time surpassing SMAC in terms of replayability, gameplay, atmosphere and overall quality.
* Trog starts singing "My little pony, my little pony"
* Mezir shoves a little pony up an orifice of Trog's choice
yours
I should really change the default posting mode to Plain Old Text:-P
Surely the security of the nation hinges on Microsoft continuing to thrive as a company
Actually you've reminded me a Sliders episode where they travel to a world where Microsoft collapsed, triggering a Mexican invasion... So there you go.
18. Q: What are the basic minimum technical requirements to run an application on the Sun Grid Compute Utility? A: The following requirements must be met: Application must run on Solaris 10 (x64). User must own the application or have proper legal licenses to run applications on the Sun Grid Compute Utility. Applications must be scripted to work with N1 Grid Engine software. Application must be self-contained, with no dependencies on external libraries or data sets Application and data sets total size must be under 10GB. The user must upload application and data to the Sun Grid over the Internet via portal the Internet Portal at http://www.network.com/
Just one question - how are you going to handle controlling those ("virtual") machines? That motherboard might have 8 outputs, but it only has one keyboard/mouse. He mentioned using USB Hubs whenever possible so i'm gussing he is a usb hub(s) for I/O, and thats enough for 8 keyboards + 8 mouses. I think a better idea would be to use some kind of wireless input devices (perhaps using Bluetooth). More pricey, but beats routing usb cables all over your house (Not to mention that you may need more USB hubs for signal amplification and thats pricey too).
from the article: "The Israeli army has gone wild and enlisted the llama, originally from Latin America, as a new if unconventional hardware carrier for infantry units on rugged terrain, a military source said.
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Two commando units operating in northern
Israel near the volatile Lebanese border have been supplied with llamas each capable of carrying 60 kilograms (132 pounds), the source said.
A disciplined beast, the llama has excellent hearing and a highly developed sense of smell..."
I'm sure you've seen the video of Morrowind's main quest being beaten in about 10 minutes.
I've heard of this video before but was unable to find it. Anybody has a link?
If the price is right it might be good as an e-book reader. Many times I would like to read an e-book or just finish reading some long article/RSS feed in the toilet room/bus/train etc.
You don't need a full fledged expensive laptop for that. Not only that, but the laptop's form-factor is not comfortable in all the aforementioned situtaions.
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Alpha Centauri is a great game indeed.
In fact, I played it again time after time even years after I originally bought it.
Unlike many games, it shines on gameplay and atmosphere and those are timeless, so it's not a surprise that it is on the "replay list" of many players.
Firaxis had a trend in the last few years of remaking old games ("Pirates!", "Sid Meier's Railroad!"). Any sequel would have an hard time surpassing SMAC in terms of replayability, gameplay, atmosphere and overall quality.
Think of the Slashdotting potential!
* Trog starts singing "My little pony, my little pony" * Mezir shoves a little pony up an orifice of Trog's choice yours I should really change the default posting mode to Plain Old Text :-P
* Trog starts singing "My little pony, my little pony" * Mezir shoves a little pony up an orifice of Trog's choice yours
Link to the aformentioned scoble dashboard.
:)
If you're in the UI design business you might want to take a look at the site EVEN if not for the article
Now its reminds me of that kid in school who got way too excited about something and couldn't stop talking about it.
You must be new here.
But does he run linux?
Oh wait...
I didn't bat an eyelid, and totally expected this from my government, until I got to the comments reminding me that it was April Fools Day
For me the eyes-burning pink-colored css-styled atrocity that is today's main page was kind of a giveaway.
That probably explains the lack of real plot in the new movies
Everybody>/b> knows that the real reason for lack of miracles is the decline of pirates... I mean, SHEESH.
Surely the security of the nation hinges on Microsoft continuing to thrive as a company
Actually you've reminded me a Sliders episode where they travel to a world where Microsoft collapsed, triggering a Mexican invasion... So there you go.
My current favorite is apple's xsan, because it is really inexpensive, and so is the hardware.
Your definition of Apple is different that mine.
From the FAQ:
18. Q:
What are the basic minimum technical requirements to run an application on the Sun Grid Compute Utility?
A:
The following requirements must be met:
Application must run on Solaris 10 (x64).
User must own the application or have proper legal licenses to run applications on the Sun Grid Compute Utility.
Applications must be scripted to work with N1 Grid Engine software.
Application must be self-contained, with no dependencies on external libraries or data sets
Application and data sets total size must be under 10GB.
The user must upload application and data to the Sun Grid over the Internet via portal the Internet Portal at http://www.network.com/
I've done 24+ hours stopping only to let caffeinated liquid out of my body
Pff, hardcore gamers don't stop for such trifles.
Just one question - how are you going to handle controlling those ("virtual") machines? That motherboard might have 8 outputs, but it only has one keyboard/mouse.
He mentioned using USB Hubs whenever possible so i'm gussing he is a usb hub(s) for I/O, and thats enough for 8 keyboards + 8 mouses. I think a better idea would be to use some kind of wireless input devices (perhaps using Bluetooth). More pricey, but beats routing usb cables all over your house (Not to mention that you may need more USB hubs for signal amplification and thats pricey too).
Am I the only one who thought 1965 was an hyperlink to 1965?
friday's night is peak development time for free software ;)
Maybe I'm being Captain Obvious here, but I think he was trying to be funny but somehow got modded Insightful.
You are on slashdot... like lawyers and sharks, we can't comment on grounds of professional courtesy :-\
They might as well start a group on MySpace and issue bumper stickers and T shirts.
Something like this T-Shirt and this bumper sticker?
One million shames on you, Slashdot.
Well, isn't that equals to one mega shames on slashdot?
Llamas
from the article:
"The Israeli army has gone wild and enlisted the llama, originally from Latin America, as a new if unconventional hardware carrier for infantry units on rugged terrain, a military source said. ADVERTISEMENT Two commando units operating in northern Israel near the volatile Lebanese border have been supplied with llamas each capable of carrying 60 kilograms (132 pounds), the source said. A disciplined beast, the llama has excellent hearing and a highly developed sense of smell..."
Thanks guys!
I'm sure you've seen the video of Morrowind's main quest being beaten in about 10 minutes.
I've heard of this video before but was unable to find it.
Anybody has a link?
If the price is right it might be good as an e-book reader. Many times I would like to read an e-book or just finish reading some long article/RSS feed in the toilet room/bus/train etc.
You don't need a full fledged expensive laptop for that. Not only that, but the laptop's form-factor is not comfortable in all the aforementioned situtaions.