ArabiaTerra Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 ^^ lol true. @AT . You can run Windows directx games through Cedega. There's a few nuances with your games - but for the majority you can play as if you're on a Windows system. Admitedly you're not native *nix - but hey .. best of both worlds I might have to give that a look. Also, my computer curse has just struck again. Every time I say that my computer has been running fine, something goes wrong. This time it was my keyboard. I went to make this reply and the 'board was totally unresponsive, nothing. I re-booted but still nothing. A total switch-off including at the plug and it is working again but this is a definite sign of impending total failure I think. It is about 10 years old so I've had a good run from it. A pity, it's the best keyboard I've ever used and they don't make them any more (Trust Natural Keyboard - RIP - A faithful servant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Thought i'd share a bit of Mac defamation with you PC heads, buried in this techy thread where it will soon be lost. Latest releases of iTunes come with the aptly named Genius function. I say aptly for the reason that i hadn't realised that Americans had such a robust and confident usage of sarcasm. What it is supposed to do is assess what you are listening to and suggest similar artists and tunes for your perusal, "Great!" Thought i when i read the description."It's a part replacement for my beloved Pandora!" So, whilst listening to a lightsome Killing Joke favourite of mine i hit the Genius button, to be offered out of ten tracks: #1 a Madonna track, #4Robbie Williams, #6Madonna and #9Robbie Williams. Now i'm no musical expert, but i think i'm not alone in taking offence at the very thought that listening to Killing Joe would make me want Robbie Williams, in any shape or form. Well, maybe some sick, illegal and damaging form, but not the kind of 'want' that you'd expect from your favourite MP3 player. They say it's 'learning all the time' and peoples input will help to narrow it's offerings in response to tracks. Well, my input would have been very swift and clear had they let me voice it. Keep trying iTunes development Geniuses, it's a great intention, just not quite there yet, thanks. /edit mind you, "Angels" is quite catchy........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooks Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Robbie Williams? Just Right-Click and delete... Oh dammit! You have that option now don't you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Yeah, well you can ctrl-click off for that Pooks. Or perhaps i should give you a two fingered trackpad scroll gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 http://uk.news.yahoo.com/itn/20081002/ten-anger-over-itunes-shutdown-threat-ea4616c.html A British internet entrepreneur has accused software giant Apple of "holding its customers to ransom" by apparently threatening to shut down its iTunes music download site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 ^Apple are very quickly running out of feet to shoot themselves in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Call them iFeet an somehow they'll be better than normal feet, and the bullets will be positive dynamic input, providing increased content for users of feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Aye, but you'll only be able to wear iShoes on them Companies willing to pay for a license to make iShoes will not be allowed to talk about them until they've been approved for sale by Apple who subsequently take a share of each sale. New iShoes will only be approved so long as they don't improve or compete with original iShoes made by Apple. Anyones iShoes which are rejected on these grounds will not be allowed to tell anybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I bet they look nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin13 Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 ^Apple are very quickly running out of feet to shoot themselves in Despite strenous efforts in tha past they never seem to do so, perhaps they are growing special iFeet just for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Them mew MacNooks sure are hot! No, that wasn't a spelling mistake... just what you get for touch typing: http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5245/vogelzangnewmac3585dk5.jpg /Doesn't care if it's 'shopped or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Microsoft wants you to get hammered in the quickest time possible . It's true: Utilising their Surface computing platform, the table in the video knows when you're about to finish your drink and have another one lined up straight away. Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 It's time to get under the kitchen table and put a paper bag over yer head if you want to remain safe folks:The Royal Navy and BAE Systems plc were pleased as punch yesterday to announce that their implementation of Windows for Submarines™ is complete ahead of schedule. Windows boxes on Ethernet LANs are now in control of the UK's nuclear-propelled and nuclear-armed warship fleet... ...The use of commercial-off-the-shelf technology is expected to save the taxpayer as much as £22m in support costs over the next ten years - a bit more than £2m a year, or about a thousandth off Trident's running costs... ...the RN will use similar equipment to handle its new Type 45 destroyers in combat, and versions of SMCS-NG will also lie at the core of the upcoming Astute-class subs...Article in full. So that's Windows running on: servers, desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, fancy-pants tables, cars and on nuclear fricken subs Now we have an error prone and insecure OS capable of bring about a nuclear apocalypse, what's next... time travelling killer cyborgs demanding your boots, clothes and motorcycle? Skynet is born! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Puts a whole new meaning to the "blue screen of death". Funny how this comes on the back of that TV advert with the submarine technician telling us all how if it all goes feet up he just switches it off and then on again. It all makes sense now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin13 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Mac laptops have had a reputation for running hot since the G4 Powerbooksa gentleman in scandanavia apparently burnt some very sensitive bits while using his Powerbook G4 sans clothing, makes you grimace just to think about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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