Comment MS is still smarter than my dog (Score 0) 358
My dog eats her own poop.
Comment I think he built his own memorial (Score 0) 136
It's called Dungeons and Dragons.
Comment Why the editorial? (Score 0) 162
Perhaps it's time for game publishers unwilling to release dedicated servers to be required to maintain their own multiplayer servers for a set number of years after a title's launch.
Why make this editorial statement? The consumer has a choice whether to buy or not to buy the game. Based on their experience with this game, I'm sure gamers will be less likely to buy Codemasters' games in the future knowing server support might be dropped within a few years. That's the consumer's choice, though. That's better than someone (probably government, but the author doesn't say) requiring publishers to support their games for a length of time.
Comment Case for tort reform (Score 0) 157
The US should change our civil justice system to be "loser pays" to reduce these frivolous lawsuits. People can sue whomever they wish, as long as they can afford to lose.
Comment Would you like... (Score 0) 147
jet propelled fries with that?
Comment Need to look at cost versus value (Score 1) 352
According to the article, if the home owner spends $20,000 to install solar panels on the home, the house is worth $5,500 more. This means the owner still loses $14,500 due to the purchase. Not really winning in my book.
Comment Re:Oh please you old windbag (Score 1) 604
Amen. Saying that corporations will control the Internet is really saying that consumers will control the Internet, since corporations must comply to the demands of the consumer (reference Montgomery Wards, A&P Grocery, and Yahoo for companies that did not). Government does not need to listen to what the consumer has to say, especially if the politicians can blame bureaucrats for making the rules.
It's no surprise that someone in government wants government to control the Internet. What's surprising is that well-educated people want government to do that, too.
It's no surprise that someone in government wants government to control the Internet. What's surprising is that well-educated people want government to do that, too.
Comment My opinion... (Score 0) 61
...is that script kiddies aren't in school during the summer.
Submission + - The End of the Dr. Demento Show on radio. (drdemento.com) 1
damnbunni writes: Dr. Demento has announced that his long-running comedy radio show will be ending. Modern 'format' radio has been less and less friendly to oddball and offbeat programming, and after years of declining station membership the Doctor announced on June 6th that his radio show will be no more. He will still stream shows from his web site, drdemento.com. While I'm very sad to see the show go, 30 years is a pretty good run.
Submission + - Masten and Armadillo Perform First VTVL Restarts (hobbyspace.com)
FleaPlus writes: Recently Masten Aerospace, winner of NASA's 2009 Lunar Lander Challenge, demonstrated using their 'Xombie' vehicle the first-ever mid-flight restart of a VTVL (vertical-takeoff vertical-landing) rocket, a critical capability for the emerging suborbital/microgravity science and passenger markets (video from ground). Not to be outdone, John Carmack's Armadillo Aerospace (winner of the 2008 Lunar Lander Challenge) flew their 'Mod' rocket to 2000 feet (610m), deployed a drogue parachute, and then restarted the engine to land (multi-view video showing John Carmack at the controls).
Comment Responsible Disclosure (Score 0) 220
The alternative to responsible disclosure is irresponsible disclosure. Is that really better?
Comment ThinkVantage Key (Score 1) 939
I have no idea what it would do, and I work for an IBM company.
Comment Denver (Score 1) 863
Add Denver to the list of stupid cities. Oh, and they also use this parking meter system.
Comment Re:Beware of a spoiler here! (Score 1) 705
Don't forget that a spaceship out of fuel hovers for 20 years. Gotta like their econo-mode.
The aliens with advanced, operational weapons didn't try to use them to improve their living conditions? Yep, it's in this movie.
This movie is trash that can appeal only to fifteen-year-olds who don't need a plot and enjoy first-person shooter games.
Comment Other... (Score 1) 460
Elbow resting on desk, chin resting on cupped hand.
