I've been using a variation of the same password for years. It was secure when I first started using it, its not so secure anymore. Although, if it were any more secure, not even I would know what my password was. Password security is getting nearly impossible considering many sites and resources expect you to update your password every few months.
In my opinion, there's two types of DLC. DLC that should've been in the game to begin with but wasn't because they wanted to squeeze a few extra bucks out of the game. And then there's DLC developed a few months to a year after the game has been released. Obviously, I hate the idea of crippling games so I'm clearly not in favor of the first type of DLC. The second type seems great, but when I buy a game new and beat it, I'm rarely that into a game to go back and figure out exactly how to play it a year later. So in other words, DLC sucks.
And agree with everyone of those points. But I must also point out that routers, library computers, lab computers, web servers, ftp servers, work computers, cell phones, etc. are all (for the most part) internet connected devices. This is not limited to the consumer market.
A large segment of the world's population doesn't have lunch.
True, but the rest of the world's population is overweight. What's your point? If you had actually read my comment, I pointed out that "the haves" likely have 3 or 4 internet connected devices.
I don't doubt the report, but you'd think just in the consumer market most people have at least 2 or 3 internet connected devices (laptops, phones, pda's, ebook readers, video games consoles, etc.). Not to mention the number of web server, printers, etc. that are floating around out there. I haven't crunched the numbers, and I understand there is a good deal of the world that lives in poverty. But still, 5 billion seems suprisingly low.
It amazes me that Facebook has thrived despite its inability to do something remotely original. They had one thing going for them back in the day that created their entire company - they took an idea like MySpace and its predecessors and focused it on a niche of social networking(college students). At this point, who's going to stop them, Four Square is far too small to compete, and its entire user base likely already has Facebook accounts.
This planet has an expiration date. It's nice to pretend that if we were all hippies and lived like cavemen, that it'd last forever, but that isn't the case. Sooner or later we're gonna have to get out of here, or go extinct.
As long as it doesn't happen in the next 50 or 60 years, I'm happy.
One of the biggest observations I've noticed between digg and slashdot is that slashdotters tend to be a bit more accepting of comments that don't jive with their political affliation. If you post something slightly right leaning on Digg, expect to be buried into the stone age and labeled a teabagger. This is the thing I like about slashdot - typically, it's a debate instead of giant groupthink session. Seriously, when was the last time you went into an article without knowing what the comments were going to be already?
Although this is not mutually exclusive to Digg, the titles are often misleading. If you read the article (which nobody ever seems to do), its typically talking about something entirely different.
Call me strange. But sometimes I prefer more linear gameplay over sandbox environments. While I loved games like Oblivion and Red Dead Redemption, it takes FOREVER to travel across the landscape. From time to time, I don't mind playing a game that gives me a little more of a focused storyline.
I dunno what if I'm doing things right or other people are doing things wrong...
Would've modded you insightful if you gave a few tips on how not to get the RROD. I've had at least 2 or 3 seperate systems, and I get the impression my current XBOX is on the way out. I have all three current gen systems, love my 360 though for one feature: XBox Live.
Where does it end though? Now they'll know your zip code information, what next - name, bank accounts, ssn, children's names, pet's names, etc. Not to sound alarmist, but I, for one, don't want every site that I accidently stumble into to have my zip code information.
Of course - given my luck, I'm with Comcast (don't have much of a choice), and I guarantee they'll be the first. Mostly because they hate their customers.
My unauthorized channels don't impair shit. They actually make my Wii more useful (emulators, homebrew apps, etc)
They are impairing Nintendo's ability to turn a profit off repackaged games that are twenty years old. As sad is it may sound, I think Nintendo execs simply assume people are pirating software when homebrew is mentioned.
Just like a bunch of Californian wussies to get all worried about a little bit of cell phone radiation, when we have FREAKING UFO's flying around everywhere.
Did anybody tell them that when the wind blows East to West that dust from the Trinity site settles in the fog?
Started reading that thinking it would be a political rant... I was way off.
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I've been using a variation of the same password for years. It was secure when I first started using it, its not so secure anymore. Although, if it were any more secure, not even I would know what my password was. Password security is getting nearly impossible considering many sites and resources expect you to update your password every few months.
The sad part for the parents is that they really have no legal alternative to suing themselves.
I'm hoping eventually we run out of stuff to attach "gate" to.
There is a lot of volume in space.
Incorrect... there is no sound in space.
Please place Bruce Willis on standby.
In my opinion, there's two types of DLC. DLC that should've been in the game to begin with but wasn't because they wanted to squeeze a few extra bucks out of the game. And then there's DLC developed a few months to a year after the game has been released. Obviously, I hate the idea of crippling games so I'm clearly not in favor of the first type of DLC. The second type seems great, but when I buy a game new and beat it, I'm rarely that into a game to go back and figure out exactly how to play it a year later. So in other words, DLC sucks.
What the hell? Every single one of /.'s main-page articles of today have had spelling-and-the-like mistakes!
Give them a break! They went to the University of Baltimore!
Eh... I'd prefer a flight simulator MMO anyway.
And agree with everyone of those points. But I must also point out that routers, library computers, lab computers, web servers, ftp servers, work computers, cell phones, etc. are all (for the most part) internet connected devices. This is not limited to the consumer market.
A large segment of the world's population doesn't have lunch.
True, but the rest of the world's population is overweight. What's your point? If you had actually read my comment, I pointed out that "the haves" likely have 3 or 4 internet connected devices.
bangedup.com
cracked.com
www.yzzerdd.com
naughtyceoassistants.com
google search: how to sexually harrass someone and not get caught
careerbuilder.com
I don't doubt the report, but you'd think just in the consumer market most people have at least 2 or 3 internet connected devices (laptops, phones, pda's, ebook readers, video games consoles, etc.). Not to mention the number of web server, printers, etc. that are floating around out there. I haven't crunched the numbers, and I understand there is a good deal of the world that lives in poverty. But still, 5 billion seems suprisingly low.
It amazes me that Facebook has thrived despite its inability to do something remotely original. They had one thing going for them back in the day that created their entire company - they took an idea like MySpace and its predecessors and focused it on a niche of social networking(college students). At this point, who's going to stop them, Four Square is far too small to compete, and its entire user base likely already has Facebook accounts.
This planet has an expiration date. It's nice to pretend that if we were all hippies and lived like cavemen, that it'd last forever, but that isn't the case. Sooner or later we're gonna have to get out of here, or go extinct.
As long as it doesn't happen in the next 50 or 60 years, I'm happy.
One of the biggest observations I've noticed between digg and slashdot is that slashdotters tend to be a bit more accepting of comments that don't jive with their political affliation. If you post something slightly right leaning on Digg, expect to be buried into the stone age and labeled a teabagger. This is the thing I like about slashdot - typically, it's a debate instead of giant groupthink session. Seriously, when was the last time you went into an article without knowing what the comments were going to be already? Although this is not mutually exclusive to Digg, the titles are often misleading. If you read the article (which nobody ever seems to do), its typically talking about something entirely different.
Call me strange. But sometimes I prefer more linear gameplay over sandbox environments. While I loved games like Oblivion and Red Dead Redemption, it takes FOREVER to travel across the landscape. From time to time, I don't mind playing a game that gives me a little more of a focused storyline.
Will the customers of Apple and Microsoft in the USA also benefit from openness and interoperability?
No idea... but employees at Google will. (sorry couldn't help it)
I had the same problem. The BB gun did not work on my router... just put a small hole in it.
I've heard claims (mostly unsubstantiated) that Wii and other gaming consoles can cause interference.
I dunno what if I'm doing things right or other people are doing things wrong...
Would've modded you insightful if you gave a few tips on how not to get the RROD. I've had at least 2 or 3 seperate systems, and I get the impression my current XBOX is on the way out. I have all three current gen systems, love my 360 though for one feature: XBox Live.
She's got it where it counts, kid.
Where does it end though? Now they'll know your zip code information, what next - name, bank accounts, ssn, children's names, pet's names, etc. Not to sound alarmist, but I, for one, don't want every site that I accidently stumble into to have my zip code information. Of course - given my luck, I'm with Comcast (don't have much of a choice), and I guarantee they'll be the first. Mostly because they hate their customers.
My unauthorized channels don't impair shit. They actually make my Wii more useful (emulators, homebrew apps, etc)
They are impairing Nintendo's ability to turn a profit off repackaged games that are twenty years old. As sad is it may sound, I think Nintendo execs simply assume people are pirating software when homebrew is mentioned.
Sorry, but NO song is worth that much.
Agreed... in fact, some bands should pay me to listen to their music.
Just like a bunch of Californian wussies to get all worried about a little bit of cell phone radiation, when we have FREAKING UFO's flying around everywhere. Did anybody tell them that when the wind blows East to West that dust from the Trinity site settles in the fog?
Started reading that thinking it would be a political rant... I was way off.