Comment: Re:Darker mornings (Score 1) 554
That would be a problem. But that's not the proposal, as I understand it. Ther proposal is for the clocks to go forward 2 hours in the Summer and back to GMT in the Winter.
Comment: Re:Darker mornings (Score 1) 554
Good Lord! What time do you go to work in the morning that an extra hour in the Summer would make it pitch dark?
Comment: Re:With what host? (Score 1) 154
Actually, having RTFM (as opposed to RTFA), I can't see this limitation mentioned. It will be an interesting experiment to see if OS X can be installed on a Windows (PC-based) host.
Microsoft Clears MechWarrior4 Free Launch 131
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Soulskill
from the done-and-done dept.
from the done-and-done dept.
Vamman writes "If you've been following the drama surrounding the free release of MechWarrior4, then you're probably aware that the initial announcement, made last summer, was a bit premature. Now, nearly a year since that announcement was made, MekTek Studios has announced that Microsoft Legal has given clearance for the free release of Mechwarrior4. This move by Microsoft Games couldn't come at a better time for the community, as the owners of MechWarrior are attempting a reboot of the franchise."
Comment: Re:This might have worked... (Score 1) 344
And the great thing is that now Murdoch's outlets won't show up in the search results! And you don't have to pay a cent.
Comment: Re:Windows 7, memory and me (Score 1) 451
I'm truely amazed that you think it necessary to ask!
Comment: Re:Windows 7, memory and me (Score 1) 451
Perhaps it's wearing the memory out by using it?
Comment: Windows 7 does not use too much RAM. (Score 2, Informative) 451
Exactly. Far too many people seem to confuse "free memory" with "available memory". No problem with having little free memory - why pay for RAM that isn't being used; do what Windows 7 does and use it as temporary cache to speed things up.
"Available memory" can be utilized by the OS if the need arises, so the most accurate measure of "free" RAM is to add together "free memory" and "available memory".
Sony Joins the Offensive Against Pre-Owned Games 461
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from the saddle-up dept.
from the saddle-up dept.
BanjoTed writes "In a move to counter sales of pre-owned games, EA recently revealed DLC perks for those who buy new copies of Mass Effect 2 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Now, PlayStation platform holder Sony has jumped on the bandwagon with similar plans for the PSP's SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3. '[Players] will need to register their game online before they are able to access the multiplayer component of the title. UMD copies will use a redeemable code while the digital version will authenticate automatically in the background. Furthermore ... anyone buying a pre-owned copy of the game will be forced to cough up $20 to obtain a code to play online."
Comment: Re:Answer: (Score 2, Insightful) 684
If you do download books from Gutenberg or ManyBooks you might like to consider giving a little back. This doesn't have to be financial - head over to Distributed Proofreaders and sign up.