This is honestly all I see when some people post around here. I think there are a handful of members around here with an eye on that Pulitzer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roussimoff
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This is honestly all I see when some people post around here. I think there are a handful of members around here with an eye on that Pulitzer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roussimoff
You're comparing the product of the FLOSS hive mind to a company, Which was the target of scrutiny.Quote:
Originally Posted by kool kitty89
OS/2 from IBM would have been an acceptable answer, albeit one that's no longer really relevant and easy to overlook when comparing to the broadness and legacy of the Windows platform.
But again, off topic is off topic. SHAZBOT!
XP 32 has been rock solid for me since '04. It makes me happy n stuff.
don't burn me
What's with the Off-Topic policing lately? I don't think any members have been complaining (unless they're doing it to you via PM) and it's been like this for as long as I've been here. Is it just that you're getting tired of reading threads and going "OMGWTFBBQ!?" as it steers off into chaos? Please don't become an on-topic Nazi and start warning/banning people and turn this forum into...just about every other forum on the internet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Melf
Yeah, you come from a planet where anime is cool :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roussimoff
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Originally Posted by OldSchool
j/k
XP's more than fine (and alot better than Vista), especially at the present since many programs haven't been optimized for Windows 7 yet (bug fixes as well as performance).
back at Kool Kitty:
When I said 7 is the best Windows, I was talking for up-to-date computers with 4 or more GB of RAM and a fast multicore processor. Obviously it uses more RAM, etc., but it also handles multi-tasking and general operation better. And when I say handles it better, I mean from an end-user's perspective, not from a resource use perspective.
Also, the X-clamps are A) not riveted, they have clamp mounts that screw into the heat sink (why the screw and washer fix lets you screw into them without modification) and the x-clamp simply snaps onto that and B) the x-clamp does not pry the chip from the board, it actually does apply forces in the right places, just not enough to prevent the chip from desoldering itself or to hold the heatsink on firmly enough to cool it. And, again, the inadequate size of the heatsink is the main reason.
Oh, and Apple computers can use PC mice and keyboards, just putting that out there. Also, I like the Mac keyboard as I prefer the "snick snick" tightness of laptop keys over the clunkiness of traditional keyboards. As for OS X, you have to use it alot to really appreciate it. If you just passingly use it every once in a while at school, you probably aren't getting the most from it. You probably also have restrictions that keep you from accessing parts of the OS if you're using it at school. I remember in high school they had this shit called "Mac Manager" that turned a great Mac computer into a total lump of shit, which just gave mac haters even more ammo and made them stick their fingers even deeper into their ears.
Back to Wii VC: Ripoff Ripoff Ripoff, the end.
Probably for OT comments that seem likely to incite flame wards. (ie MAC vs PC, etc)Quote:
Originally Posted by 17daysolderthannes
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back at Kool Kitty:
When I said 7 is the best Windows, I was talking for up-to-date computers with 4 or more GB of RAM and a fast multicore processor. Obviously it uses more RAM, etc., but it also handles multi-tasking and general operation better. And when I say handles it better, I mean from an end-user's perspective, not from a resource use perspective.
I was thinking in terms of that too, albeit you don't get the 64-bit extentions and such and are limited to 4 GB addressing. (well more like 3.25 GB)
Besides it sounded like you were saying 7 was the best windows for its time...
The addressing probably being the greatest limiting factor, otherwise XP-32 (or 2k with adequate drivers) could be preferable for up-to-date platforms. (for gaming in XP, you're limited to DirectX-9 though)
It's a trade-off, but in the context of 4 GB systems, a 2-3 GB XP system with comparable up-to-date software and hardware could still have more resources available than Vista/7. For 32-bit vista/7 it's not even really a questions of which one is more efficient and useful. (I think i tmight even have been worth the trouble/cost of putting XP on my laptop rather than sticking with Vista-32, in hindsight -it's about a year and a half old now)
Vista 32 does seem to have solved memory leaking, but with an idle usage of ~700-800 MB (after stripping down and optimizing -with some help from my dad) compared to ~300 MB for XP SP3 with firewall/AV running (far less for SP1 -not much different for SP2), it's hardly worth it. (you'd have to run XP for weeks at a time without rebooting to match that)
Vista/7 seems no more user friendly than XP either, some improvements, but other trade-offs.
Again, I'm not sure about Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (NOT Windows XP 64-bit Edition, which was itanium only and dropped in 2005), but it may be a better option in some respects too. (though it does share the same incompatibility issues of 64-bit Vista/7) I'm unsure of DirectX-10/11 though, either if they work on XP x64 or 32-bit vista/7.
I'm sure there will come a point when this is no longer true though. (like when 8+ GB machines are cheap/common as mid/low end systems)
Ah, I'd gotten the impression that the clamps put unnecessary tension on the board.Quote:
it actually does apply forces in the right places, just not enough to prevent the chip from desoldering itself or to hold the heatsink on firmly enough to cool it. And, again, the inadequate size of the heatsink is the main reason
Yes, but there are keys missing on PC keyboards vs MAC boards (and vice versa).Quote:
Oh, and Apple computers can use PC mice and keyboards, just putting that out there.
Last semester I had a digital video editing class, so I spent several hours a week working on the things (using Final Cut Pro for editing, some Quock Time Pro for exporting, several things online for finding music clips, mainly with firefox, -then some other school work in spare time), TBH the OS was fine, the interface was fine (had to get used to closing a window not quitting the program though) I got REALLY tired of the keyboard though (mouse was a bit annoying, but less so after I disabled the "squeeze" buttons -I normally grip the mouse there constantly)Quote:
Also, I like the Mac keyboard as I prefer the "snick snick" tightness of laptop keys over the clunkiness of traditional keyboards.As for OS X, you have to use it alot to really appreciate it. If you just passingly use it every once in a while at school, you probably aren't getting the most from it.Quote:
I like good, sturdy, smooth, but short through keyboards. Some laptops are OK, like the HP I'm using now (though the keys caps jiggle a little), but I hate the cheap, stubby chiclet feel of the new iMACs and MACbooks. (I liked the keyboards iMACs had some 4+ years ago)
It's a bit PITA since they're standard on all our shool's MACs... (those mice are frustrating too, having 2 button clicks with one solid shell is a neat gimmick, but it gets annoying FAST, I'll take my tactile response, thankyou)
True, though I don't think that program was used. We usually didn't have to bother with anything necessitating such access anyway.Quote:
You probably also have restrictions that keep you from accessing parts of the OS if you're using it at school. I remember in high school they had this shit called "Mac Manager" that turned a great Mac computer into a total lump of shit, which just gave mac haters even more ammo and made them stick their fingers even deeper into their ears.
In High School iirc there was a bit more freedom on our G4 eMACs (ca 2004), at least while I was there -couldn't install things without administrator access, just like a "low privilege" account on XP, no special manager, just normal limited accounts, like I used to have our home PC -and my brother still does -the other difference being user accounts were on a network server, not a particular machine)
One obvious difference was the ability to freely select a permanent desktop theme, resolution, and wallpaper without it being reset the next time you logged in. (which was the case for my video class) Heh, at one point some student (I assume) had access to an administrator account and installed the Halo demo which then proliferated through the network resulting in a lot of LAN halo gaming. ;) (I assume they've put a stop to that by now -though still tons of online games -ie WoW- according to my brother -a current sophomore)
Again, I don't have any huge complaints, I just didn't see any substantial advantage over windows. (even in terms of reliability BSOD meed spinning wheel of doom -actually I never had much of a problem with crashing on my XP machine, thrashing perhaps -mainly due to horribly inefficient websites- though my HDD was dying towards the end too -I think the bearings were going)
I'd rather have members post long winded posts that contribute than post shitty images just to pad dat dere post count.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrMatthews
Both irritate the crap out of me, honestly. I just don't think anyone around here should be allowed to post stuff that doesn't interest me.
YOU HATE YOURSELF!?Quote:
Originally Posted by Metal_Sonic
XP is 'the' Gaming OS. I've NEVER seen anyone install as many games as I have on any other OS (not even on XP, lol) from as wide a range as me with the same success ratio. Vista = epic failure. I've been praying that 7 would take XPs place, but I heard the XP feature = fail. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by 17daysolderthannes
Wii VC rocks... I've picked up 13 quality titles for WAY less than it would have cost to grab them in physical form.
2 Neo Geo games... lol, I won't even go there... we all know how much that shite costs.
4 TG16 games... they're all $20+ games I think, and the system is $50+, and the stupid thing is RF only (was the MAIN reason I decided not to mess with a TG)
Splatterhouse 2 and MUSHA both of which are insanely priced cost me next to nothing.
Final Fight 2 & 3 for SNES which are retardedly priced cost me next to nothing.
And some proprietary games from Nintendo. Gradius/Contra/Castlevania Rebirth versions - and they ROCK!!!!
I wanted to get the Master Blaster remake, but the damn thing doesn't work with the Classic Controller so I'm passing on it for now.
All that's left is Megaman 9 & 10 after Nintendo explains this "extra content will cost extra points" nonsense. I wanna make sure that if I buy them at $10, I'm getting the entire game and not half the game or some BS.
VC used the way I've used it has been fantastic.
*looks at various Munn pics and IP mini reviews*Quote:
Originally Posted by MrMatthews
You got something to say to me Matthews?!
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Originally Posted by 17daysolderthannes
I'm getting tired of coming into a thread about a specific topic and reading page after page of something else entirely. It's like this with every single thread lately, and what pisses me off the most is that people are derailing threads to talk about shit THAT ALREADY HAVE THEIR OWN THREADS.
I'm not trying to be an on-topic Nazi, but I have no choice when people are incapable of maintaining a discussion without going off on a tangent about stuff that already has a place for discussion. Is it so hard to simply post in the right thread? I think other forums become Nazi-like because people keep derailing threads.
Look at this thread right here. It went off track and started talking about PCs (again). I ask for it to be brought back on-topic, and the derailing continues. I don't understand why, when a simple use of the search function offers plenty of computer-related threads already running, like these:
- Computer technology advancements
- XP or Vista
- Snow Leopard ()S 10.6) vs. Windows 7
- Post Your Computer Specs
It took me all of 5 minutes to search for those. It's really not that hard to stay on-topic, and I don't really care what topic is discussed, so long as it stays in the right thread.
ON TOPIC: Old School, don't pass over the new Blaster Master. It doesn't work with the classic controller (sucks), but the game rocks. I got it on launch day and really enjoyed it. I has that classic BM feel and looks and plays really well. Check out some Youtube videos before you write it off completely.
I can't remember the last time you posted a mini review, TBH.Quote:
Originally Posted by InternalPrimate
*reads Melf's post*
Uh...um...virtual console! Reggie's my hero!
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Originally Posted by Melf
Omg yea, it annoys me so much that you can't use the CC, because aside from having to use crappy controllers, It's an amazing game(and what a game to start with, for Sunsoft's return to the industry).
Now they need to make a sequel to Journey to Silius.