Comment They didn't steal anything. (Score 2) 203
It's not like MS ran out of codes.
Shareholders Push Hard For Apple Succession Plan 233
eldavojohn writes "Apple has been a couple weeks now sans their iconic fearless leader and the shareholders are getting restless without a succession plan. Essentially the Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is saying that there hasn't been enough disclosure in why exactly Steve is absent and they'd like an annual succession plan delivered to shareholders. Apple is recommending that on February 23 at its annual company meeting, its shareholders vote against the proposal for a succession plan. Apple may have a plan for life after Steve Jobs but if they do they are not sharing it with anyone — not even their financiers!"
Comment Re:Interesting concept (Score 1) 169
I've got one - it's every time you turn it on. And if it loses power it shuts down (unless you tell it to continue on battery). We made the location our kids' school, except now we've moved (and they've moved school) so that's going to be a pain. Luckily, I'm not the type to forget a PIN.
Comment Re:Interesting concept (Score 1) 169
But they can't find your house in the GPS, because they don't know the PIN, so they can't get in to see what's inthe GPS. (Although they might know where you live because they found your car there.)
Comment Re:Already here (Score 1, Insightful) 482
Will you need my PIN number? Or my personal PIN number?
Airbus Planning Transparent Planes 488
goG writes "European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has come up with the idea to build a passenger flight with a completely transparent fuselage. The central body of the aircraft will allow passengers to the see the stars above and city lights below. 'The planes of the future will offer an unparalleled, unobstructed view of the wonders of the five continents — where you will be able see the pyramids or the Eiffel Tower through the transparent floor of the aircraft,' Airbus said while unveiling the concept 'The Future By Airbus' earlier this year."
Comment Re:5 page paper? (Score 4, Informative) 539
Comment Re:Of course it's easy (Score 1) 84
The bit where you enter their password might make it a little bit tricky.
Military Personnel Weigh In On Being Taliban In Medal of Honor 171
SSDNINJA writes "This is a feature from gamrFeed that interviews nine US service members about playing as the Taliban in the upcoming Medal of Honor. One soldier states that games like MoH and Call of Duty are 'profiteering from war.' Another says, 'Honestly, I don't really see what the whole fuss is about. It's a game, and just like in Call of Duty, you don't really care about what side you're taking, just as long as you win. I don't think anyone cares if you're part of the Rangers or Spetznaz, as long as you win.' An excellent and interesting read."
Too Much Multiplayer In Today's Games? 362
hornedrat writes "Gamepro discusses the idea that modern games put too much emphasis on multiplayer, and that players aren't as concerned about it as developers think. 'The current environment encourages developers to unnecessarily toss multiplayer into their games without caring about it — or even considering whether anyone will bother playing it. It’s like they're checking an invisible quota box that demands multiplayer's inclusion.' Personally I agree that too much emphasis is placed on competitive multiplayer. I play online, but only with my brother in games that allow co-operative modes, like Rainbow Six: Vegas and ARMA 2. 'My point isn't that developers shouldn't try and conquer Halo or Call of Duty. We'd never have any progress in this industry if developers didn't compete. Game companies, however, should think carefully about what they want their games to be, and more important, gamers should consider what they want. If a developer wants to eclipse Halo, then by all means, pour that effort into a multiplayer mode that's different.' I would be interested to know how many gamers really care about the multiplayer components of the games they buy."
Comment Re:Donchya' know (Score 1) 497
You need a shitload of luck too, of course ...
Comment Re:The disabled argument is pure bunk . (Score 1) 762
Just out of interest, did you have to practice to be able to listen at that speed? I couldn't make out a single word. I can see that that would be a useful skill - I just wonder if I'd ever be able to develop it.
Comment Re:Wait, really? (Score 3, Insightful) 1053
Negative sir. That's the honest truth. If I walked into the hospital tomorrow with no money, and a life ending ailment. I'd live out the rest of my life to the fullest, but I can accept death. I don't know why you can't accept that life ends... sometimes premature.
If you were drowning in a lake, and there were people standing by the lake who were capable of pulling you out and saving you, and those people just stood there - would you then accept death?
I suspect you'd spend your last few minutes being extremely pissed off and wondering why the hell they weren't throwing you a rope.
They weren't throwing you a rope because it was too much hassle, or too expensive.
Comment Re:August (Score 1) 1146
She admitted it, and apologised, and we then proceeded to fix the situation.
Should have made her do the work and you should have told her how to do it, instead of willingly participating in fixing her fuck-up. She'll think twice about being irrational next time
You're not married are you? She won't think twice at all, and will be just as irrational next time. And you won't mind, 'cos she's your wife and you love her.
xkcd To Be Released In Book Form 198
History's Coming To writes "xkcd creator Randall Munroe has revealed on his blag that the acclaimed stick-figure comic will be produced in real dead-tree book form. Fantastic news for all fans of comedy, maths, science, and relationship screw-ups — especially given that the book will be sold in aid of the charity 'Room To Read.' Rumors that the book contains a joke in the ISBN remain unconfirmed." The NY Times article that Munroe links (registration may be required) is from April of this year, and I am amazed that this community didn't note the story at that time. The book will be published by breadpig, which was created by Alexis Ohanian, one of the founders of reddit.
