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My friend Don, Mech Warrior aficionado, is going to freak when he sees this.
Archive of posts filed under the Science and Technology category.
Topics pertaining to science and technology, current or future.
“In defence of computer games”
I’m not into Halo 3 itself, but this article (thanks, Joshua) reinforces what I’ve been saying about computer gaming for the last couple decades, back when “multi-player” meant two players using modems at best, or a hot-seat arrangement on a single system.
A Week of Vista-Bashing
DRM troubles are driving people — including formerly-loyal Microsoft ex-employees — to Linux. A major European think-tank is recommending “naked PCs” (PCs sold without an operating system) to foster competition and bring down prices. Microsoft has been forced by consumer pressure to keep selling Windows XP for an extra half-year. And even a CNET technology …
“Laptop or Desktop Computer?”
The LifeHacker site had an interesting poll last week, on whether people prefer a laptop or a desktop system. Most of the people who said they preferred a desktop system gave one of four reasons for it: bigger monitor, more comfortable keyboard/mouse, expandability, and running the latest games. Those who preferred a laptop liked it’s …
“Strategy Letter VI”
Joel Spolsky, of Joel on Software fame, has been in the computer industry for a long time. He’s also a smart fellow who knows how to write, and he has just posted an insightful article on where it looks to him like the computer industry is headed. If you’re in charge of your software company’s …
“US teen trades hacked iPhone for Nissan 350Z”
Despite my opinion of the iPhone, I think he got the better end of the deal.
“5 Things Hollywood Thinks Computers Can Do”
Computers can do a lot — some form of computer runs practically every piece of technology nowadays, up to and including your toaster. But they can’t quite do everything that Hollywood thinks they can. (Call me gullible, but I was able to suspend my disbelief for most of those, enough to enjoy the movies. Except …
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“Running the numbers on Vista”
Interesting… according to this article, not only is Vista not selling well, but there has been a huge jump in sales of Office for Mac, which he’s suggesting indicates that a large number of people are switching to the Mac. I’ve said it before: Windows Vista is the best thing that ever happened for Linux …
The iPhone — Does it Live Up to the Hype?
Over the weekend, and quite by accident, I saw my first iPhone. I expected to be underwhelmed. The iPhone, after all, has been so overhyped in the past several months that it would be nearly impossible for it to live up to it all, even though I’ve ignored the vast majority of it. And I …
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“Flying robot to aid China Antarctic expedition”
Yes, folks, the Probe Droid from The Empire Strikes Back is now a reality.