by Matt | Nov 7, 2002 | Imported Entry
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105-964876.html
“MS gets a lot of inappropriate criticism, but if they implement this, they only friends they’ll have are their own employees and the drug addicted movie and music industry.
Palladium will bring the PC revolution to a screeching, crashing halt. Palladium has to be the stupidest, most boneheaded idea ever invisioned by the mind of Man. MS must have some sort of suicide wish!”
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
My main concern is that people are going to bitch and complain all the way to the store and fork over money for a new OS anyway. I think it’s sad that people think they have a “choice” too. I mean, sure, I could switch to FreeBSD, Linux, but what would that do? It would mean that I couldn’t take an OpenOffice document to Kinko’s to be printed. I couldn’t take a picture to the photolab on a CD to work on it. Sure, I could surf the web, write email and edit pictures, but the interoperability isn’t there. Microsoft knows this. I know they do. They have everyone over a barrel with their pants down. The abuse is coming, it’s just a matter of time. And what’s with this bullshit of them changing the Win2k EULA? I installed that operating system 2 years ago. At the time my EULA didn’t mention anything about MS installing anything without my permission. Now, SP3 SPECIFICALLY states that you give up that right and let them have their way with your system. I didn’t agree to that 2 years ago. So, screw SP3, screw SP2 for XP. I’ve never had security issues that my router and firewall couldn’t handle. They can keep their “security patches” if they only ones it give “security” to them.
/end rant.
by Matt | Nov 5, 2002 | Imported Entry
Well, all sorts of things have been going on the past few days. I won’t bore you with mindless details (although you’ve probably come to expect that). Let’s see… I’ve shot some film, finished a project for class, started another project, got half-way through my website redesign (only content left), played the Doom 3 leaked Alpha (holy heck!) and played even more Mafia. It’s actally one heck of a game. Think GTA3 only durring the 1930’s and with the mob instead of gangs. It’s got everything from tommy-guns to old cars to a great sound track. Here’s a quote for the site:
The player assumes the role of a gangster in an American city of the 1930s, and gets a chance to live through gangster’s rise and fall. In a spell-binding story of human hunger for power, he will experience everything that was taking place in the underworld during this stormy period: high-speed car chases, bootlegging, assassinations, and bank robberies.
I could ramble on and on about my daily routine but most of you probably don’t care about what I had for lunch so I won’t bother. It’s just classes, work, classes, more work and that’s about it.
by Matt | Nov 2, 2002 | Movies
You know, after reading Penny Arcade the other day, I got a new perspective on “reviews” and realized that all someone really wants to hear is if something was good enough to spend money on. Only a few folks give a crap about WHY it was good. Most people just want to find people who have similar tastes in things and ask “was it good?” Well, if you like your movies a little on the artsy side, with humor mixed in, you’ll love this movie. If you want to read the rest of the review you can click on the link below, otherwise, if we (you and I) have similar tastes, you’ll probably like Punch-Drunk Love and can save yourself some time reading. Go see it.
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by Matt | Nov 1, 2002 | Imported Entry
Well, I don’t know about you, but I had a pretty friggin’ good day. This morning I took care of some financial aid paperwork and dropped off my film. I finished a section of my Buisness Practices homework and emailed it to my group. I got both my B&H order AND my Calumet order in the mail. I found a great little Tai place for dinner and had some Pad Tai and as I speak I’m washing it down with a Jack Daniels “Hard Cola”. I downloaded a game I’ve been looking for as well as a whole soundtrack and in a few hours I’m going to see “Punchdrunk Love.” What a good day I’m having. I’ve got photo supplies, a full stomach and a new game to play. Huzah!
So, tomorrow, it’s all about the web page. Hardcore. It WILL be finished tomorrow (I hope). Anyway, NHL Tonight is on ESPN at the moment, so I’ve gotta run. Later.
by Matt | Oct 30, 2002 | Imported Entry
Because I’ve missed quite a few… Friday Five, a few of them.
Oct 25th:
1. What is your favorite scary movie?
Night of the Living Dead. a classic.
2. What is your favorite Halloween treat?
Probably Almond Joy or RPB Cups.
3. Do you dress up for Halloween? If so, describe your best Halloween costume.
I usually don’t but if I do its usually the always scary “Matt” costume.
4. Do you enjoy going to haunted houses or other spooky events?
Not really.
5. Will you dress up for Halloween this year?
Yes, I’ll be dusting off the “Matt” costume again.
Oct 18th:
1. How many TVs do you have in your home?
Three, one in the living room and one in each bedroom.
2. On average, how much TV do you watch in a week?
Not a lot, probably only 10-15 hours.
3. Do you feel that television is bad for young children?
Depends on the show. Mostly, yes.
4. What TV shows do you absolutely HAVE to watch, and if you miss them, you’re heartbroken?
The Daily Show. Hands down the best show on TV.
5. If you had the power to create your own television network, what would your line-up look like?
One part Comedy Central, one part Cartoon Network, a few action flicks and the occasional Cooking with Emeral (that guy cracks me up).
Oct 11th:
1. If you could only choose 1 cd to ever listen to again, what would it be?
Paul Van Dyk – Vosprung Dyk Technik
2. If you could only choose 2 movies to watch ever again, what would they be?
Rio Bravo and Casablanca
3. If you could only choose 3 books to read ever again, what would they be?
On the Road – Jack Kerouac, Hamlet – Shakespeare, Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance – Robert Persig
4. If you could only choose 4 things to eat or drink ever again, what would they be?
Chicken Marsala, Enchiladas, Vodka Tonic and Fluff.
5. If you could only choose 5 people to ever be/talk/associate/whatever with ever again, who would they be?
Lauren, Chris, Chip, Jason and Nagle
Oct 4th:
1. What size shoe do you wear?
10 1/2 or 11 depending on the shoe.
2. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Four. 1 sneaker, 1 boot, 1 dress shoe and 1 casual dress shoe.
3. What type of shoe do you prefer (boots, sneakers, pumps, etc.)?
Sneakers.
4. Describe your favorite pair of shoes. Why are they your favorite?
New Balance sneaks… because they’re comfy.
5. What’s the most you’ve spent on one pair of shoes?
$120. Steve Madden dress shoes.
Sept 27th:
1. What are your favorite ways to relax and unwind?
Hot shower, PJs and some Counter-Strike.
2. What do you do the moment you get home from work/school/errands?
See if Lauren is home.
3. What are your favorite aromatherapeutic smells?
Vanilla and apple
4. Do you feel more relaxed with a group of friends or hanging out by yourself?
Group of friends.
5. What is something that you feel is relaxing but most people don’t?
Counter-Strike.
There we go. I’m off to class. Later.
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