Comment: Thin client? (Score 1) 230
If Microsoft was smart about it they'd give Maddog a call and see if he would like some thin clients for his new high rise servers.
Comment: Re:...but can it run Crysis? (Score 1) 130
So you were being facetious? You really didn't care that it was, indeed, possible.
I don't disagree with you but it is possible and if it this or nothing then I'd take this.
I don't disagree with you but it is possible and if it this or nothing then I'd take this.
Comment: Re:...but can it run Crysis? (Score 1) 130
Comment: Re:is this in use anywhere? (Score 1) 130
The concept in principle seems interesting, but are there modern examples of successful deployments of this kind?
OnLive?
Some would say it isn't successful but their issues were arguably more to do with Steve Perlman than the product itself.
Comment: Re:Is this news? (Score 1) 238
Why wouldn't it be taxed? There is no "on a computer" exemption to rules that we pay taxes on profitable activities...
So if you never make a profit you should be good.
Comment: Re:Strong character development. (Score 1) 359
It's OK that you didn't know. No need to get defensive.
Comment: Re:Strong character development. (Score 1) 359
While his age is never mentioned it is a widely accepted belief he was at least thirty when he began to preach as this was a requirement for a priest of the order of Melchizedek. His ministry spanned three years before he was crucified making him at least thirty-three at his Crucifixion.
Comment: Re:Strong character development. (Score 1) 359
I found the symbolism of the movie - particularly the church scene with the image of Christ in Gethsemane in the background, a bit heavy handed.
*spoilers*
I didn't even pick up on that but my step-son did catch the not-so-subtle inference when we learn he is the same age Jesus was when he was crucified.
And he was sent to earth by his father to "save" the human race.
*spoilers*
Comment: Re:+1, Flamebait (Score 1) 359
But...BUT...they did show him *spoilers* drinking! *spoilers*
Comment: Re:so glad to see EA is back in the game again. (Score 1) 196
I'm saying EA and Microsoft are two sides of the same coin.
Comment: Re:so glad to see EA is back in the game again. (Score 1) 196
You do know Peter Moore ( COO of EA ) is from Microsoft...right?
Comment: Re:get a library card (Score 1) 297
I actually wish that is what it WAS for. The "I'm bored with the interwebs...Ooo! What does this do?" button.
Comment: Re:get a library card (Score 4, Funny) 297
The library would probably be better if you have no idea what you're interested in, and want to find something completely random and new..
Isn't that what the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is for?
Comment: The NeXT CyLINDER (Score 2, Insightful) 607
So, Steve Jobs gives us the NeXT CUBE and Cook and Co. give us the Mac Pro CyLINDER.
Comment: Been going on for years (Score 1) 126
The latest thing I have noticed is the freezer cabinets are getting LED lighting and motion sensors. The kids (I am much too mature) run up and down the isles waving their hands to turn on the lights.