Mad Ivan - Slashdot User

Recommending a Game-Developer Laptop 1

Submitted by Mad Ivan on Monday January 31 2011, @05:54PM

Mad Ivan writes "As the family's resident computer geek, I have been asked to recommend a laptop for my nephew, who will be starting a 2-year program in Computer Game Design this spring at a local technical institute. I have heard that the school uses mostly Dells, and I've had good experience with the brand, but I'm open to other thoughtful suggestions. Price is a consideration, but I want a machine that will last him throughout his educational program, if possible. I have no idea what software he will be using, or even the OS (although I assume Windows). Ideas from the crowd?"

North Korea launches "communication satellite& 0

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Mad Ivan

on Saturday April 04 2009, @11:17PM

Mad Ivan writes "The BBC has just reported that North Korea has launched a long-range rocket, which they say is a communications satellite, but that the US and Japan fear may actually be a ballistic missile. Details are still arriving; the rocket passed over northern Japan on its way up."

Philip José Farmer - 1/26/1918 - 2/25/2 0

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Mad Ivan

on Thursday February 26 2009, @11:26AM

Mad Ivan writes "Noted science fiction author Philip José Farmer, whose stories and books included the Riverworld series, passed away Wednesday at his home at the age of 91."