*IF* Microsoft created a list of software in Windows, categorized by type it would be HUGE. There is no way they could include a list of all of the software made for Windows.
Now, for the sake of argument lets say the do include such a list that is somewhat manageable. Manageable meaning that it's not every piece of software made. Most software for Windows is not open source, therefore they would need to integrate some software purchase scenario within Windows to connect to the software maker, download the software and handle payment.
Whats wrong with this? All of a sudden retail starts screaming because they just got cut out of the deal. CompUSA, Circuit City, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, Mom & Pop's software shop in who knows where USA.
The OTHER problem is this...who decides what goes in the list? What kind of deals get brokered? All of a sudden Microsoft is now controlling WHO I buy my software from? How about the little guy...Small Time Software Company Inc.? Does he then sue to get placed on the list? Can he legally?
This just opens up WAY too many cans of worms. Sorry, let walk into a store and buy what I want or let me do my own research and buy online for download. Don't give me a list of what XXX Company has made deals with.
Somehow, through digital representations of Legos they captured the feeling of Star Wars.
They did a lot of things right unlike Sony Online Entertainment and Star Wars Galaxies. SOE continues to try to make the game into something it can't be - World of Warcraft.
Games like this bring fun, adventure and nostalgia to new and old fans alike not to mention it opens up the market for small children.
I won't believe it until Dan Rather reports it at his new job. I heard Mary Mapes is also working there now so we can be absolutely 100% sure the story is factual.
660,000 people online. Says something about dissatisfaction with that status quo, perhaps.
It also could mean that some of these individuals have self esteem issues, be physically challenged, or might just be lazy in the real world. If you tell me I can be a rock star in a game in a few hours or weeks great! Tell me to that to be a rock star in the real world that I have to have talent (talent is for sake of argument - we all know you don't REALLY need talent ie. Ashley Simpson), work a day job/play clubs at nights for years, live in a loft, actually practice, etc...I might not be so quick to jump into it.
I don't think it says much about people being unhappy in their real world First Life, I think it is a means for some people to live out a fantasy life for fun.
How nice, glad I have never played! I think this is one of the first security breaches of an online gaming system. Usually, people try to crack the system to get more "loot" - not credit card numbers and personal information.
I guess subscribers just got a third life without knowing it (the identity thief)
I think avatars actually act differently than the controller (player) would in a similar real world social situation.
With the internet things like chat rooms or online games shield the person from most of the social or psychological repurcussions for certain behavior. 30 year olds act like 15 year olds. Accountability goes out the window. The moral boundaries are also changed. How many people do you know that would cheat in an online game but would not cheat on an exam?
to beat WoW is to cancel your account and start the arduous process of putting your life back together.
Call the wife that left you and see if things can be worked out. Take your kids to a park and marvel at the sunshine - it's been a while since you've felt how warm it is. Apologize to all of those ex-coworkers that covered for you when you overslept from a late night raid or leveling. Look in the mirrow for the first time in months and decide you might need to shower and shave.
1) Gasoline - I know it smells nice and all, but be careful - add a flame and you have a really terrible explosion or fire.
2) Frying pans - Don't over heat the cooking oil! You'll have a nice fire that water won't put out.
3) Metal in microwaves - Do not get metal anywhere near your running microwave! It will spark and cause a fire! Remember, you heard it first here on slashdot.
I guess thats why Tux, a penguin, was chosen as the face of Linux. Penguins remind us of the polar regions and cold temperatures giving those that use Linux and love Tux a feeling that they, themselves are "cool".
Maybe its Firefox's use of those components (or inability to use those components). I do not have the same issues with other browsers - only Firefox. Even IE seems to handle those cases better. Maybe if web developers would just stick to standardized html and css instead of using flash or java we wouldn't even have these issues.
I've used it on Win2k and XP both - same results. 1GB of RAM and the thing starts gobbling up memory like like Pacman going for power pellets. Any web page you hit that uses flash or java applets and the CPU fan goes into vacuum cleaner mode and memory consumption goes through the roof.
It uses enough memory right now to where if it already isn't bloatware, my PC would crawl on its knees and beg for mercy if it ever was "truly" bloatware.
Revenge!? So you're happy that Linux and Communism could become synonomous? Just put up a graphic of Tux goose stepping across the red square and be done with it.
Personally I'd be afraid to purchase anything from them. With AOLs history, I'd expect to be signing up for one of those CD clubs where you get a CD every month for life and can't cancel. I can see that with AOL. Also, it makes me fear for my personal information. Should I cancel the service, will my information be sold? Leaked? How in-depth will their sales reporting data be?
Last month you purchased the new album from SomeStupidArtist - we thought you'd like to hear the new release from a similar group called SomeStudidTeenAct
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*IF* Microsoft created a list of software in Windows, categorized by type it would be HUGE. There is no way they could include a list of all of the software made for Windows.
Now, for the sake of argument lets say the do include such a list that is somewhat manageable. Manageable meaning that it's not every piece of software made. Most software for Windows is not open source, therefore they would need to integrate some software purchase scenario within Windows to connect to the software maker, download the software and handle payment.
Whats wrong with this? All of a sudden retail starts screaming because they just got cut out of the deal. CompUSA, Circuit City, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, Mom & Pop's software shop in who knows where USA.
The OTHER problem is this...who decides what goes in the list? What kind of deals get brokered? All of a sudden Microsoft is now controlling WHO I buy my software from? How about the little guy...Small Time Software Company Inc.? Does he then sue to get placed on the list? Can he legally?
This just opens up WAY too many cans of worms. Sorry, let walk into a store and buy what I want or let me do my own research and buy online for download. Don't give me a list of what XXX Company has made deals with.
Hi, no matter what you did with your Legos as a child...we don't want to know about it!
Somehow, through digital representations of Legos they captured the feeling of Star Wars. They did a lot of things right unlike Sony Online Entertainment and Star Wars Galaxies. SOE continues to try to make the game into something it can't be - World of Warcraft. Games like this bring fun, adventure and nostalgia to new and old fans alike not to mention it opens up the market for small children.
Ever heard the "Cloud Song" recording? Rarely serious? Please if you haven't heard it - look it up.
install Mac OS X?
I won't believe it until Dan Rather reports it at his new job. I heard Mary Mapes is also working there now so we can be absolutely 100% sure the story is factual.
660,000 people online. Says something about dissatisfaction with that status quo, perhaps.
It also could mean that some of these individuals have self esteem issues, be physically challenged, or might just be lazy in the real world. If you tell me I can be a rock star in a game in a few hours or weeks great! Tell me to that to be a rock star in the real world that I have to have talent (talent is for sake of argument - we all know you don't REALLY need talent ie. Ashley Simpson), work a day job/play clubs at nights for years, live in a loft, actually practice, etc...I might not be so quick to jump into it.
I don't think it says much about people being unhappy in their real world First Life, I think it is a means for some people to live out a fantasy life for fun.
How nice, glad I have never played! I think this is one of the first security breaches of an online gaming system. Usually, people try to crack the system to get more "loot" - not credit card numbers and personal information.
I guess subscribers just got a third life without knowing it (the identity thief)
I think avatars actually act differently than the controller (player) would in a similar real world social situation.
With the internet things like chat rooms or online games shield the person from most of the social or psychological repurcussions for certain behavior. 30 year olds act like 15 year olds. Accountability goes out the window. The moral boundaries are also changed. How many people do you know that would cheat in an online game but would not cheat on an exam?
Hm, so how does it feel to be truly "alone"?
Don't worry, Al Gore is already investigating and incorporating it into his slide show.
Michael Moore is working on the movie.
WinME might be "acceptable" but I'm sure it would run a lot better on Win XP.
At least when they get their party jet completed.
The dog ate my hard drive!!
to beat WoW is to cancel your account and start the arduous process of putting your life back together. Call the wife that left you and see if things can be worked out. Take your kids to a park and marvel at the sunshine - it's been a while since you've felt how warm it is. Apologize to all of those ex-coworkers that covered for you when you overslept from a late night raid or leveling. Look in the mirrow for the first time in months and decide you might need to shower and shave.
So its jump on the computer fire bandwagon eh?
Other things to watch out for...
1) Gasoline - I know it smells nice and all, but be careful - add a flame and you have a really terrible explosion or fire.
2) Frying pans - Don't over heat the cooking oil! You'll have a nice fire that water won't put out.
3) Metal in microwaves - Do not get metal anywhere near your running microwave! It will spark and cause a fire! Remember, you heard it first here on slashdot.
I guess thats why Tux, a penguin, was chosen as the face of Linux. Penguins remind us of the polar regions and cold temperatures giving those that use Linux and love Tux a feeling that they, themselves are "cool".
Maybe to keep from violating the DMCA?
Maybe its Firefox's use of those components (or inability to use those components). I do not have the same issues with other browsers - only Firefox. Even IE seems to handle those cases better. Maybe if web developers would just stick to standardized html and css instead of using flash or java we wouldn't even have these issues.
I've used it on Win2k and XP both - same results. 1GB of RAM and the thing starts gobbling up memory like like Pacman going for power pellets. Any web page you hit that uses flash or java applets and the CPU fan goes into vacuum cleaner mode and memory consumption goes through the roof.
It uses enough memory right now to where if it already isn't bloatware, my PC would crawl on its knees and beg for mercy if it ever was "truly" bloatware.
Revenge!? So you're happy that Linux and Communism could become synonomous? Just put up a graphic of Tux goose stepping across the red square and be done with it.
Personally I'd be afraid to purchase anything from them. With AOLs history, I'd expect to be signing up for one of those CD clubs where you get a CD every month for life and can't cancel. I can see that with AOL. Also, it makes me fear for my personal information. Should I cancel the service, will my information be sold? Leaked? How in-depth will their sales reporting data be?
Last month you purchased the new album from SomeStupidArtist - we thought you'd like to hear the new release from a similar group called SomeStudidTeenAct
Even worse to capitalize on Peter Parker's unfortunate accident and call yourself "Spider".
They also carry the Al Gore Home/Environment Friendly Seal of Approval