I don't think his managers approved his conduct. He doesn't believe in responsible disclosure, but it seems like Google as a company do. So I wouldn't be surprised if apology or termination would follow soon.

Not a chance, you can play it half asleep without a single thought, just as easy as writing or talking. I've written a relatively simple algorithm for a computer to play tetris, it enumerates all possible options of placing a piece and compares certain properties of resulting landscape (number of holes, smoothness of surface, etc). Of course it is not perfect, but it can easily outplay most human players without any problems.

First of all, client expects to be able to use and MODIFY code you've done for them, both physically and legally. Who owns the code - is the second question. They don't want to own your library - they just want THE LICENSE allowing them to see, modify and use that modified code. It is the same thing as open source, except that they don't get the right to redistribute your library.

Don't be a dick, just give them that license.

What version are you talking about? The last version to irritate us with pollutions was Civ 3. Civilization IV with health counters was quite reasonable and not annoying.

Civilization-like games are perfectly suited for playing on notebooks. Please, tell me that this new graphic engine is smart enough to downgrade visual effects and run on notebooks and netbooks... And that is doesn't require a CD in drive...

Imagination? Will Kyle suck Cartman's balls?

Maybe he is using some badly written extensions or visits some flash-heavy sites?

Just downloaded it - it's just as fast as Chrome or even faster. Typing this from shiny new browser.

Then you need CULV notebook, like Asus UL20a. They have 12-13" display, long battery life, but are rather lightweight (cause they l).

Exactly. Some people don't understand that netbooks fill exactly the same niche that Sony Vaio's filled before them: lightweight universal computers, but with display and keyboard large enough to be productive for the most computer task. "Universal" is important part here: some people would browse the web, others would write some documents, watch films, sort pictures from photocameras or even play games. I even have IDE installed and happily code while on the road. You cannot do that with smartphone!

No, netbooks have a much larger displays that smartphone. If you are going to watch films/photos, browse the web or even read the books, then you need larger screen than smartphone's 3.5".