and I have trouble getting the X server to see the right amount of video memory. It turns out it’s because the default Dell Dimension 3000 BIOS options only allocate 1MB to the video card, rather than the extremely beefy 8MB(!!). Anyways..
At 1MB of video RAM you are pretty much stuck with a max of [...]
Archive for October, 2005
Thompson attacks Penny Arcade; seeks arrests
Jack Thompson, if you’re not familiar with him, recently offered $10,000 to a charity if someone would produce a game where the main character specifically targeted to be killed, individuals at a large game company, along with many other acts involving his weapon of choice, a baseball bat. Then, when [...]
This phrase is prominently placed on the new Comcast bill format.
What the hell is that supposed to mean? Do they want me to drive over there and start making unreasonable demands? Did they mean “from” in place of “at”, and if so, do they feel they’re not doing their best, and are asking for criticism? [...]
I’ve got 3 PC game mini-reviews here. Granted it ain’t much for each game, but it covers my basic impressions.
Guild Wars - 6/10 - Enjoyable to a point. Easy to find groups, but provides an entirely lonely world compared to EQ, UO, WoW, etc. Almost every zone is instanced for you (and your group, if [...]
I’m sure y’all have seen this on some sites. Amazon does this for some of their TVs:
To see our low price, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
I’ve noticed Crutchfield has started to do the same thing on their site and in their catalog. After I noticed it in their [...]
There I was minding my own business, eradicating ivy, when I happened to look up into my cherry tree.
That’s a bee or hornet or something’s hive. It’s about a foot around. Fuzzy picture ’cause my digicam is broken.
This is what I get for neglecting my yard I guess. :)
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