I disagree in one major respect. I don't know about other states but Minnesota, Wisconsin fex allow write-ins. So even if you don't like the listed canidates you shouldn't stay home. You write somebody in - yourself, Daffy Duck, or even Darth Vader (he gets results!); otherwise as far as politicions are concerned you don't exist.
Politicians can't change policies over imaginary non-voters. Aye, but the 300 people that voted for Daffy Duck, what's their angle?
"Thus far, it's laughed at every game I've thrown at it." - I think this will come to an end. You may not like this game, but be sure there will be other games with similar requirements soon enough.
Even though I think these requirements include installing software on top of the OS (games, productivity). Still, it's a handy way to hide the bloat. How large is the install itself?
"What would be nice is some sort of site like sourceforge but for creative commons licensed artwork that open source games could make use of."
This does exist: Worldforge - although the site appears to be down at the moment (but this on is up: http://purple.worldforge.org/ - svn repository has a number of models in different formats).
As for you main issue of offering to contribute and then getting rejected - for no good reason, well - please contact us: http://fearann.com/ (on irc -freenode- #fearann), we'll be glad to hear from you.
I have heard of this (and reviewers bitching about it). I personally don't know enough about the new security model to know if it will work with old programs as well (or current ones for that matter). I've only seen core windows functions and firefox tested with this. Firefox doesn't have the "running on admin" problem anyway.
In short, I'm not fully convinced this problem is gone in Vista...
Nonetheless, did anyone think the highlights weren't that high?
* A streamlined Start menu.
* Instant Search in every Explorer window.
* Search Pane lets you organize information by author, date, or type of document.
* Windows Sidebar puts frequently used information and tasks right on the desktop. This feature will remind OS X users of that system's Dashboard feature.
* Network Explorer puts all network connections -- like printers, other computers, and devices - into one centralized location.
* Sync Center helps users manage all their devices from one place.
* Tablet PC functionality is integrated into most versions of Windows Vista.
* Windows Media Center 11, also standard in Vista, includes live and recorded television, music, photos and videos.
* Improved Windows Media Player.
* New power management features for mobile computers to optimize battery performance.
* Windows Defender regularly scans and removes spyware and other unwanted software.
* Classic Windows games, as well as several new ones.
None of these are compelling reasons to upgrade from XP. I see minor features and re-organizations. Power management? Hmmmm... not enough. Windows Defender? Not doing it for me. I thought there were a lot of other more compelling reasons?
Haha! It's so simple. Invade Cuba, convert their sugar to ethanol and get away from OPEC.
All we need to do is cook up some crazy scheme - something like how we invaded Iraq. We could probably even be blunt about it - nobody in the US likes Fidel Castro.
Homer Simpson was right: "First you get da sugar, then you get da power, then you get da weemen!"
In short: its not that simple. Remember the studios sell their movies to the theatres for a price - thus much of the price is actually set by the movie studios. And since the movie studios set the prices and release times for dvd's they pretty much control everything.
Now I don't feel incredibly sorry about the theatres - but unless they lower their prices (the movies studios and the theatres), they will gradually fade away... I personally rarely go to the theatre anymore - too expensive, including my girlfriend. If I had a kid (or two), I don't think I would ever go to a movie theatre - with this in mind, I bet Disney will do more and more "direct to video".
Goody - although their site has been down the whole day (at least every time I've tried).
Looking on apple's website, it doesn't appear that you can buy osx for the new intel macs yet... at least the requirements displayed are all ppc arch's.
I concede your point, but I still doubt it because I don't see any support for the argument that devs will just say, "well now that windows can be run on the mac, why develop for it?"
You still will have to buy windows, for one thing.
This is kind of the same argument that WINE is bad for Linux, and I don't think it holds true - more games -albeit a small number- have linux versions, especially smaller games studios. I bring up games, because it's a good example of an area where windows still reigns supreme as far as numbers of games created for it, that don't have Mac or Linux or... versions.
Also, the move to intel was supposed to help getting support. You know, as a dev the main reason I don't do much coding for macs, or attempt to support them is only because I don't have one. If OSX was available to me then it would be possible. But with Apple's irritating "hardware company" stance, I don't feel like buying a computer just for OSX.
This is undoubtedly different for commercial software, even so it helps.
I would really like Apple to no longer be a "hardware company".
Because in essence this fear is already realized - most apps are windows only. Most Mac apps are from apple themselves. I don't think they have anything to lose.
Linux is in this boat already, and it's getting more apps ported to it.
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That's the cheapest IMac $1300...
I just priced out a Amd64 X2 4200 system, Abit AN8-32X (w/ sound and lan), the same video card (w/ 256mb ram - I couldn't find less w/o paying more), amount of ram, $200 priced for 17" lcd, $50 for case, non-slot loading dual layer 10x dvd drive for $100, same size serial ata drive, pci wireless card, keyboard/mouse:
$905.33 (shipping included)
The major variable is the lcd (and arguably the case) - this system will be uglier, but spec-wise possibly better (amd64 after all). This will be more upgradable. And of course - it doesn't include OS, nonetheless, this gives a decent idea. It also shows why it's hard for a linux user like myself to switch to a Mac. Because I also don't have to pay for the OSX updates (which are like $100 or so?).
Still it depends on what you like. Personally, since I already have x86 hardware - I think it would be nice to have OSX for any ol' x86 box.
Hmmm... you know in all seriousness, I'm not sure of a good way to make sure he's the guy. I would just attempt to contact someone else in the mozilla foundation and ask. Is that a silly idea? Heh, probably.
Not in the manner she was asking for. Digital sigs - like openpgp - prove that the person who sent someone an email is me, and not someone else. But that doesn't prove who *I* am - just that the email is mine.
Now, with that out of the way: would you like to buy some bananas?
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I disagree in one major respect. I don't know about other states but Minnesota, Wisconsin fex allow write-ins. So even if you don't like the listed canidates you shouldn't stay home. You write somebody in - yourself, Daffy Duck, or even Darth Vader (he gets results!); otherwise as far as politicions are concerned you don't exist.
Politicians can't change policies over imaginary non-voters. Aye, but the 300 people that voted for Daffy Duck, what's their angle?
Heard of Oblivian?
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Look at this:
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http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx
"Thus far, it's laughed at every game I've thrown at it." - I think this will come to an end. You may not like this game, but be sure there will be other games with similar requirements soon enough.
Have a nice day!
Laptop HDD prices would disagree.
Even though I think these requirements include installing software on top of the OS (games, productivity). Still, it's a handy way to hide the bloat. How large is the install itself?
"What would be nice is some sort of site like sourceforge but for creative commons licensed artwork that open source games could make use of."
This does exist: Worldforge - although the site appears to be down at the moment (but this on is up: http://purple.worldforge.org/ - svn repository has a number of models in different formats).
As for you main issue of offering to contribute and then getting rejected - for no good reason, well - please contact us: http://fearann.com/ (on irc -freenode- #fearann), we'll be glad to hear from you.
And your art looks good.
Damn straight!
Btw, who wants to play Duke Nukem 3d? I'm not upgrading until Duke Nukem Forever hits the shelves.
I have heard of this (and reviewers bitching about it). I personally don't know enough about the new security model to know if it will work with old programs as well (or current ones for that matter). I've only seen core windows functions and firefox tested with this. Firefox doesn't have the "running on admin" problem anyway. In short, I'm not fully convinced this problem is gone in Vista...
The clock is ticking.
Nonetheless, did anyone think the highlights weren't that high?
* A streamlined Start menu.
* Instant Search in every Explorer window.
* Search Pane lets you organize information by author, date, or type of document.
* Windows Sidebar puts frequently used information and tasks right on the desktop. This feature will remind OS X users of that system's Dashboard feature.
* Network Explorer puts all network connections -- like printers, other computers, and devices - into one centralized location.
* Sync Center helps users manage all their devices from one place.
* Tablet PC functionality is integrated into most versions of Windows Vista.
* Windows Media Center 11, also standard in Vista, includes live and recorded television, music, photos and videos.
* Improved Windows Media Player.
* New power management features for mobile computers to optimize battery performance.
* Windows Defender regularly scans and removes spyware and other unwanted software.
* Classic Windows games, as well as several new ones.
None of these are compelling reasons to upgrade from XP. I see minor features and re-organizations. Power management? Hmmmm... not enough. Windows Defender? Not doing it for me. I thought there were a lot of other more compelling reasons?
Haha! It's so simple. Invade Cuba, convert their sugar to ethanol and get away from OPEC.
All we need to do is cook up some crazy scheme - something like how we invaded Iraq. We could probably even be blunt about it - nobody in the US likes Fidel Castro.
Homer Simpson was right: "First you get da sugar, then you get da power, then you get da weemen!"
In short: its not that simple. Remember the studios sell their movies to the theatres for a price - thus much of the price is actually set by the movie studios. And since the movie studios set the prices and release times for dvd's they pretty much control everything.
Now I don't feel incredibly sorry about the theatres - but unless they lower their prices (the movies studios and the theatres), they will gradually fade away... I personally rarely go to the theatre anymore - too expensive, including my girlfriend. If I had a kid (or two), I don't think I would ever go to a movie theatre - with this in mind, I bet Disney will do more and more "direct to video".
Who says you need pro? Home is what - $199? I say, why not?
She could take her MacBook Pro anywhere have everything she needed...
Errr... if you have cracked the root password what the hell do you care about the user password?
Here's how I "crack" the user password when I have root access.
# passwd user
(enter new password)
I am amused by the simplicity of this game. Bring me your finest meats and cheeses.
Goody - although their site has been down the whole day (at least every time I've tried).
Looking on apple's website, it doesn't appear that you can buy osx for the new intel macs yet... at least the requirements displayed are all ppc arch's.
Hopefully I'm missing something.
Tis gone... served with DMCA violation thingy...
Yes yes, it'll be the ruin of all Macs - now people will just throw away the OSX they bought and buy windows xp.
Is OSX that shitty that this is an actual fear?
I think this will only help those that use virtual pc.
I concede your point, but I still doubt it because I don't see any support for the argument that devs will just say, "well now that windows can be run on the mac, why develop for it?"
... versions.
You still will have to buy windows, for one thing.
This is kind of the same argument that WINE is bad for Linux, and I don't think it holds true - more games -albeit a small number- have linux versions, especially smaller games studios. I bring up games, because it's a good example of an area where windows still reigns supreme as far as numbers of games created for it, that don't have Mac or Linux or
Also, the move to intel was supposed to help getting support. You know, as a dev the main reason I don't do much coding for macs, or attempt to support them is only because I don't have one. If OSX was available to me then it would be possible. But with Apple's irritating "hardware company" stance, I don't feel like buying a computer just for OSX.
This is undoubtedly different for commercial software, even so it helps.
I would really like Apple to no longer be a "hardware company".
Unfortunately most games only play on the "8-Track player". Among other things... so stop making this argument, please.
I disagree.
Because in essence this fear is already realized - most apps are windows only. Most Mac apps are from apple themselves. I don't think they have anything to lose.
Linux is in this boat already, and it's getting more apps ported to it.
Crap, forgot to stick in the html...
$1,299.00 or as low as $31 a month Ships: Within 24 hours Free Shipping 17-inch widescreen LCD with 1440x900 resolution 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo with 2MB shared L2 cache 512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM 160GB Serial ATA hard drive Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0 That's the cheapest IMac $1300... I just priced out a Amd64 X2 4200 system, Abit AN8-32X (w/ sound and lan), the same video card (w/ 256mb ram - I couldn't find less w/o paying more), amount of ram, $200 priced for 17" lcd, $50 for case, non-slot loading dual layer 10x dvd drive for $100, same size serial ata drive, pci wireless card, keyboard/mouse: $905.33 (shipping included) The major variable is the lcd (and arguably the case) - this system will be uglier, but spec-wise possibly better (amd64 after all). This will be more upgradable. And of course - it doesn't include OS, nonetheless, this gives a decent idea. It also shows why it's hard for a linux user like myself to switch to a Mac. Because I also don't have to pay for the OSX updates (which are like $100 or so?). Still it depends on what you like. Personally, since I already have x86 hardware - I think it would be nice to have OSX for any ol' x86 box.
Hmmm... you know in all seriousness, I'm not sure of a good way to make sure he's the guy. I would just attempt to contact someone else in the mozilla foundation and ask. Is that a silly idea? Heh, probably.
Not in the manner she was asking for. Digital sigs - like openpgp - prove that the person who sent someone an email is me, and not someone else. But that doesn't prove who *I* am - just that the email is mine. Now, with that out of the way: would you like to buy some bananas?