DMiller Wrote:Microsoft didn't invent the graphical web browser. NCSA invented Mosaic at the University of Illinois. I passed the plaque about it all the time while I was in school. Check out the About Internet Explorer... option and it will say Based on NCSA Mosaic.
That's cool, I've never heard about it though. I knew it (IE) wasn't THE first though, hence 'practically' ;D I think Illinois also built cobalt language.
Quote:Your short-sightedness is dumbfounding at times. Your ability to spin things would be impressive if it weren't for the fact they're usually poorly directed and end up nowhere much like this post of yours. Really, you could try harder, but then again I think how you'll never even own a 360 and you really have no vested interest in this product whatsoever. Basically you're trolling, and very desperately reaching.
dude, I i voice an opinion of the minikb being retarded in a thread called 'minikb - WHY?' where you yourself aren't even interested in buying one and since you cant come up with a reason of why it shouldn't be herald as a ingenious device that we should all love a side from using corporate jargon you start calling people trolls because they think its a ridiculous add-on and 'They probably wont buy a 360'? What about the people who have a 360 and think its a retarded peripheral, are they just blind to its greatness?
wow ;D you're right dude, imma troll.
lazyfatbum Wrote:That's cool, I've never heard about it though. I knew it (IE) wasn't THE first though, hence 'practically' ;D I think Illinois also built cobalt language.
dude, I i voice an opinion of the minikb being retarded in a thread called 'minikb - WHY?' where you yourself aren't even interested in buying one and since you cant come up with a reason of why it shouldn't be herald as a ingenious device that we should all love a side from using corporate jargon you start calling people trolls because they think its a ridiculous add-on and 'They probably wont buy a 360'? What about the people who have a 360 and think its a retarded peripheral, are they just blind to its greatness?
wow ;D you're right dude, imma troll.
You haven't given a good reason as to why it isn't a legitimate accessory. Nobody ever said anything about having to love it. Does it serve a purpose? Yes. Is it facilitating that purpose better than an alternative (full-size keyboard)? That seems to be under discussion, but you seem to be stubbornly refusing (almost downright denial) of the reasons it's been shaped as a snap-on despite the relatively simple concept of not having to put down the controller. Is it really that far fetched? Is it too far outside the box for you?
Yes, I know. Admitting it is the first step. I have a feeling you're going to make terrific progress as we further explore that.
lazyfatbum Wrote:That's cool, I've never heard about it though. I knew it (IE) wasn't THE first though, hence 'practically' ;D I think Illinois also built cobalt language.
I know you said 'practically' but whenever I get the chance I have to give props to my alma mater. It was a great place to get a CS degree from. It was almost intimidating being around so many smart CS people, but I learned a lot. A lot of computer breakthroughs were created on campus or by alums including the LED, the integrated circuit, the transistor, and the plasma screen. The YouTube guys also got there start at U of I. Best of all, Hugh Hefner of Playboy fame is a grad, and the rumor is that he donates a copy of each issue to the main library. An urban legend most likely, but I hope I can get an invite to the grotto just for being a fellow alum.
Quote:Microsoft didn't invent the graphical web browser. NCSA invented Mosaic at the University of Illinois. I passed the plaque about it all the time while I was in school. Check out the About Internet Explorer... option and it will say Based on NCSA Mosaic.
Mosaic is the basis of all web browsers, not just IE, and is most directly related to Mozilla/Firefox, really, not IE... but yes, other than that that's true. The web browser market leader was first Mosaic, then its followup Netscape (after making Mosaic, Andreessen called it Netscape and made it commercial), then Microsoft's IE, which took several versions before it was really good enough to compete. IE is still in the lead, probably just because it's most people's default browser so it's what they use, but Mozilla/Firefox keep gaining marketshare on it...
Quote:You haven't given a good reason as to why it isn't a legitimate accessory. Nobody ever said anything about having to love it. Does it serve a purpose? Yes. Is it facilitating that purpose better than an alternative (full-size keyboard)? That seems to be under discussion, but you seem to be stubbornly refusing (almost downright denial) of the reasons it's been shaped as a snap-on despite the relatively simple concept of not having to put down the controller. Is it really that far fetched? Is it too far outside the box for you?
Yes, I know. Admitting it is the first step. I have a feeling you're going to make terrific progress as we further explore that.
I can see some uses for a keyboard, as I said, but a micro-sized one with miniature keys, used just for chat? Those microscopic keys look awful...
Seriously, I know MS is trying to keep consoles and PCs separate, but in cases like this, it hurts them much more than it helps.
Now the only question is... will it have overlays like the Jaguar, Intellivision, etc. controllers had, so you can have a nice graphical display for what all of the buttons do in each game? :D
A Black Falcon Wrote:Mosaic is the basis of all web browsers, not just IE, and is most directly related to Mozilla/Firefox, really, not IE... but yes, other than that that's true. The web browser market leader was first Mosaic, then its followup Netscape (after making Mosaic, Andreessen called it Netscape and made it commercial), then Microsoft's IE, which took several versions before it was really good enough to compete. IE is still in the lead, probably just because it's most people's default browser so it's what they use, but Mozilla/Firefox keep gaining marketshare on it...
I can see some uses for a keyboard, as I said, but a micro-sized one with miniature keys, used just for chat? Those microscopic keys look awful...
Seriously, I know MS is trying to keep consoles and PCs separate, but in cases like this, it hurts them much more than it helps.
Now the only question is... will it have overlays like the Jaguar, Intellivision, etc. controllers had, so you can have a nice graphical display for what all of the buttons do in each game? :D
Wait until it's out. It won't hurt them a bit. There was far more shit being thrown about the 2 skus, non-standard hdd, "early" launch...and they're pulling through more than fine.
It won't be used for games.