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Submission + - How one man made an 1,800 player action game in his spare time (redbull.co.uk)

An anonymous reader writes: Just Cause 2 Multiplayer has been getting a lot of press lately, but this making of feature points out how it raises a serious industry about the games industry: if 1,800 player massively multiplayer action games are possible on one server, why did it take one modder from Queensland to prove it?

Comment Don't start at the bottom (Score 1) 504

BFA and MFA with 20+ years in the supplier side of healthcare software and hardware field. 5 years as a DOD contractor/support specialist with no military experience. But times were different then.
Yes, you can get in and once you have the experience, your set. BUT why bother? Programming is a "rock pit" in most companies. Sales staff move to management. With a Psych major AND a background in software, you should be able to get in and go up. I think even kamelkev would agree that's a better fit for you.

Comment Sometimes the old ways are still the best (Score 5, Interesting) 101

While seeing the closest is a tempting thought experiment, it may not be a practical solution for your actual workday (nearest printer may be low on toner, you may want these results in someone else's hands, etc). I'd still recommend what we do in our hospital by setting the shared device name with a zone number to indicate where it is. Your idea would be a great application for an RFID system with a map feature. Anyone have an idea with an existing app?

Comment Please realize this is not the TV in your trailer (Score 1) 865

After 20 years of complaining, developing creative strategies, and watching my blood pressure rise, I finally came to the realization this week that in my town I WILL NEVER GO TO A MOVIE THEATER WHERE SOMEONE DOES NOT TALK DURING THE ENTIRE FILM. Objective proof: Only myself and ONE other person seated 10 rows behind during a showing of "Marilyn & Me" that laughed and talked to her imaginary companion the entire time. One of us was clinically insane and I can only suppose it was me for paying 8 bucks. Roger, Please ask the management to install a mute button for the audience.

Submission + - Ebert:I'll tell you why movie revenue is dropping (rogerebert.com)

schwit1 writes: And it ain't illegal downloads.
  1. No blockbusters like Avatar
  2. Ticket prices are too high.
  3. The theater experience.
  4. Refreshment prices.
  5. Competition from other forms of delivery.
  6. Lack of choice.

The message I get is that Americans love the movies as much as ever. It's the theaters that are losing their charm. Proof: theaters thrive that police their audiences, show a variety of titles and emphasize value-added features. The rest of the industry can't depend forever on blockbusters to bail it out.

Comment Re:two reasons. (Score 1) 1322

If you schools are bad: 1) DON"T RE-ELECT ANYONE to local positions that influence school policy and tell them why. 2)GO TO SCHOOL meetings, board meetings, PTA meetings and enlist help from other parents. 3)VOLUNTEER at a school. We have excellent, nationally rated schools in our area because we, as a community, have refused to give up the arts and classical studies, and we don't make concessions to fascists (right and left wing), status quo apathy, and realize that most administrators would starve if they had to get a real job. I agree with your comments about tenure and unions, but first, please god, TAKE YOUR COMMUNITY BACK! Pardon the rant.

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