Here is something else I wrote once, long long ago ... I don't even know what I based some of the facts / assumptions on, but for the record, here it is ...

Extra Terrestrial life does exist, but will we recognise it when we find it? Many scientists say Silicon does not support the rich variety of complex molecules. Have they tested this at the conditions [that exists] at the core of a planet or star?

I have been wondering for some time about frame rates in computer games, and here are some of my thoughts.

The first question is: If a human can supposedly see only about 15 to 18 frames per second, why do games need to display 50 to 80 FPS to be "smooth"?

The second question is: If a computer monitor displays at a refresh rate of say 70 Hz, what happen to "frames" which does not actually fall in sync with the monitor's refresh cycle?

Hmmmm ... Microsoft is making money because their Windows operating systems are popular. While it is not the subject of this Journal entry, I do want to briefly touch on why I think this is so:

1) Microsoft "allowed" us to copy and play with Windows and, as a result grow used to and become familiar with it when we were young!

2) As a result, people expect to use Windows in the workplace, be it corporate or otherwise.

Today I decided to not use Windows on my new PC (which I will hopfully order tomorrow). At least, after reading the Linux gaming thread, I am positive ... Windows is for gaming. Solaris is for work, and Linux is for browsing the web. But if I can eliminate having Windows because i can play my favourite games under Linux, then why not.