What is it about music software that isn't supported by Linux? Last I checked you could play MP3's and anything else on Linux with the rigth software. Including a iTunes clone that worked with iPods.
Look how many indicated they had problems getting a game to run because of DRM. Or even having a Windows boot issue because of DRM.
I can just see the geek squad visit now (not that I think geek squad is anything special.
Tech Noobie: "Oh noes, my Windows will not boot!"
Geek Squad: "Man this is really screwed up, what was the last thing you remember doing."
Tech Noobie: "I installed Spore."
Geek Squad: "The DRM in...
One they will address this issue in the courts. When you buy something physical you have the legal right to re-sell it. If the issue is pressed the courts will hopefully decide to extend the same right to software.
If anything, pirating of spore (again, I don't support it) shows that:
1) DRM does not stop pirating.
2) DRM can chase away legit customers.
Sounds like loose loose to me.
If PC gaming were to die, then people would stop buying graphic cards. How quickly do you think graphical hardware would develop when a company like nVidia came out with some awesome new hardware, but nobody would buy it? The only place for high end graphic cards would be on the consoles. So hardware manufactures could try out a new card every 5 or 6 years, as it is now, they can try out a new card every 3 months. Which system produces more advancement in graphics?
Anyways,...
The 360 is cheaper.
Your just envious of the myriad of words in my gargantumongus vocabularies.
I know what it can do. It can cut somebody right through the torso and take a good 20% off their health.
Serious though, I think were mistaking it for a lightsabber when it's really just a powerful flashlight. It dosn't cut, but when you flash it across someone it gives them a really bad sunburn and after 4 or 5 flashes it becomes to much and they die.
Maybe I misunderstood, but it sounds like you saying that using internet caps are illegal. Strictly speaking, this isn't a cap, as your not charged extra for going over 250 gigs, but you may be subject to a phone call asking you to cut back.
If a internet provider needs to put a cap in place to remain a profitable business then that is what will happen. The alternative is we just let them go out of business, but that isn't good either.
I do agree with you though in...
If a company needs a cap to stay profitable that is fine. What we really need is transparency, that is, we know exactly what we are paying for and what we are getting. Previously, Comcast was targeting those with over 250 gigs a month and asking them to cut back on their "unlimited" internet. When hassled about what number they should cut back to, Comcast had no answer. Now, the FCC forces them to make there network policies public and we learn that 250 gigs is the magic number....
But me personally- wait, does anyone care what I have to say?
Play what you have, love what you play.
You have to repurchas the game after upgrading your system? I don't believe it. They must provide a way for you to play it on multiple systems so long as they are your systems. Such is a legally granted right and is considered fair use.
Anyways, your right, DRM is nothing more than companies continuing to say "Please pay us, but don't expect us to give you what you want. We will contine to implement DRM that causes endless heartach to our legitimate customers, a small ...
Just look at CD's...
Which are still used all over the place.
All this talk of DD, but at the same time internet providers are placing caps on service. Reality dosn't agree with the theory.
Also, all when HD-DVD was around there was a new "HDDVD and Bluray will co-exist!" article every day. It appears that when a co-existance is truely possible (DD and Bluray) that everyone has now forgotten that co-existing is more than possible.
Tempting them to put away the keyboard and mouse, pick up a controler and jump in to the experience of lower resolutions, extra fees (Live) for features that have long been free on PC, and no mod support. If that dosn't get them the "would have been free on PC, but now cost 5.99 per map" DLC will.
Also Mart, we have two systems:
System X has low overhead costs and has no restrictions as to what can be done. Anyone can develop games from the largest co...
Games are developed on PC, and then (I wouldn't say ported) fitted to the console. Especially in the 360's case. When they're ready for some easy money next year they'll make a few small adjustments and release the game on PC. When something is so easy, and has the potential to be profitable, why wouldn't they?
What math courses would be required in a CS degree that wouldn't also be required in a Computer Engineering degree? This is a challenge to your statement that CS requires more math than CE.
That said, go to school for an education. Are you going to school to learn or just to get a job?
Most jobs don't care what type of degree you have, so long as you have one (History major anyone, what job needs that?). As far as actually getting a job, I'd say who you know...
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This is a good read. Look, they even predict that both consoles will perform quite similarly back in 2005. Seems to be the case.
Hmmmmm....
The same company that screwed up Vista (in your eye's at least) will suddenly do a 180 and start making magic OS'es that will run on 512 ram and a single core.
And remember, ealier adopters always get the best, because the first product never has any bugs or kinks to be worked out in later service packs.
Another advantage is that you don't have to deal with the uncomfort of NOT being on the bandwagon.