Comment Ozzie (Score 1) 520
Can we get Ozzie as a boss encounter or some other NPC type added for kicks.
Comment Re:Reduced Effort in World of Warcraft (Score 1) 520
People can still go see that content whenever they want. This sounds more like a complaint about how hard I had it leveling and all the newbs should have it just as hard.
And yes, I do play, and I leveled a feral druid pre-patch 1.3....look up the old talents trees. In the words of every 12 year old who plays WoW, QQ More.
And yes, I do play, and I leveled a feral druid pre-patch 1.3....look up the old talents trees. In the words of every 12 year old who plays WoW, QQ More.
Submission + - Fingerprint information to go international (computerweekly.com)
bossanovalithium writes: The UK is to share fingerprint information with Canada and Australia, with the US and New Zealand to follow soon, the Home Office said today.
The collaboration will make it easier to detect people with criminal histories in other countries, speed up deportations and establish previously unknown identities, the Home Office said.
Comment Re:The ending? (Score 1) 410
I thought Ender in Exile was great. I've read most of Cards works.
Submission + - China Jails Four Over XP Piracy (nytimes.com)
eldavojohn writes: China, the land of pirated software, has jailed four for three and half years and fined them $1.6 million for developing and distributing pirated software on Tomato Garden. They also heavily fined Chengdu Share Software Net Co. which was behind "Tomato Garden", the pirated version of Windows XP. China cracked down after the BSA pointed this out. China.org.cn has more viewpoints with Microsoft's China representative Yu Weidong saying, 'Overwhelming support from the public doesn't justify Tomato Garden's piracy. Some netizens are getting very emotional and confusing issues such as piracy, monopoly and intellectual property rights.' Dong Zhengwei, a Chinese lawyer who's firm has lodged a complaint against Microsoft claims, 'Microsoft is conducting harmful trading practices in China, such as bundling products in with its Windows operating system. This violates consumers' rights to choose alternative products.' Ni Guangnan from the Chinese Academy of Engineering seems to agree, 'Although pirated software has reduced the revenue of foreign companies, it has helped maintain their dominant position in the market and squeezed domestic companies out. We should continue to crack down on pirated software, not for the benefit of foreign companies, but for our own benefit.'
Submission + - USDA bans browsers other than IE 3
Dave writes: 'An Agriculture Department agency has begun enforcing a policy banning the use of Web browsers other than Microsoft's Internet Explorer, to the surprise of employees who rely on other browsers, such as Mozilla's Firefox, to help in developing Web sites for public use.'
It seems the core issue is one of central management. Are there solutions to assist sysops with management of "alternate browser" settings for large networks? If not, it would appear such a solution would be timely.
It seems the core issue is one of central management. Are there solutions to assist sysops with management of "alternate browser" settings for large networks? If not, it would appear such a solution would be timely.
Comment First American Internet Addiction Treatment Center (Score 1) 278
Let's hope it's also the last.
Comment Re:SC2 will require internet to install (Score 1) 206
This is a benefit. As long as the game is actually being paid for, Blizzard can continue to put out quality games. Secondly, registration saves your CD Key, so if you lose it you can download and install the game using your Blizzard Account.
No more keeping old, scratched CDs in a box in the attic.
No more keeping old, scratched CDs in a box in the attic.
Comment Re:Starcraft 2 will not be defined by single playe (Score 1) 206
Except the fact that the game is still being played brings in a small amount of sales. Myself, and others have lost numerous CDs and CD keys over the years, especially during moves. We just buy new copies (Blizzard's new online system lets you store your CD keys and digitally download, so this will change some). I've bought 2 physical copies and one digital for both Starcraft and Warcraft III. Multi-player is the sole reason.
The benefit of having the game good enough that people play it 10 years later is that people have friends. Friends convince friends to try out this old, but really great game. That means the game still makes money while lesser games are no longer even sold.
The benefit of having the game good enough that people play it 10 years later is that people have friends. Friends convince friends to try out this old, but really great game. That means the game still makes money while lesser games are no longer even sold.
Comment Re:I think we know more than this. (Score 1) 397
From something I saw on Discovery, kissing actually transmits chemicals in saliva to your partner. It increases attraction.
Submission + - What's in a Guild Name?
Shooter28 writes: I thought it might be fun to see what slashdot users thought were some great guild names, since me and some other friends are working on coming up with one right now. So I ask, what are some of the best guild names you've seen, and why?
Background: My last guild broke up while I was busy with work and life (I was the Guild Master, but stepped down), and some unaddressed issues ate away at the cohesion. Some of the old members miss the fun guild environment we had and want me to re-create the guild. We haven't decided on a name, so I'm turning to Slashdot for ideas. Previously we were a fun loving guild with a casual atmosphere, but managed to be second best guild horde side on the server. Our new guild is going to be a tight-knit 10 man guild, slowly building back up to 25 man raiding. We learned recruiting too quickly while clearing 25 man raids ends up filling your guild with people you don't want.
Background: My last guild broke up while I was busy with work and life (I was the Guild Master, but stepped down), and some unaddressed issues ate away at the cohesion. Some of the old members miss the fun guild environment we had and want me to re-create the guild. We haven't decided on a name, so I'm turning to Slashdot for ideas. Previously we were a fun loving guild with a casual atmosphere, but managed to be second best guild horde side on the server. Our new guild is going to be a tight-knit 10 man guild, slowly building back up to 25 man raiding. We learned recruiting too quickly while clearing 25 man raids ends up filling your guild with people you don't want.
Comment Re:Most Condensed Slashdotism possible (Score 1) 205
You forgot CowboyNeil
Comment Re:Concentration (Score 2, Informative) 120
Ahh, moded flamebait.
He's talking about the difficulty in disarming the population if we were invaded.
I'm just pointing out that the government has already been attempting to disarm the population.
He's talking about the difficulty in disarming the population if we were invaded.
I'm just pointing out that the government has already been attempting to disarm the population.
Comment Re:Concentration (Score 0, Flamebait) 120
Don't worry. Your government wants to take away your guns.
Comment Re:Who cares? (Score 1) 243
While I disagree with most of your statements what I want to know is why don't people get up in arms about Googles automatic scanning of emails to determine add content.
If you ever use gmail, or send mail to someone who uses gmail, the chances are that your email is already being scanned for key words.
If you ever use gmail, or send mail to someone who uses gmail, the chances are that your email is already being scanned for key words.
