text: Comments (136) + Add comment Comments (136) Featured « 1 2 » -Mezzo- + 1293d ago Agreed. I really hope the final Windows 8 release is much better than that preview we got. #1 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(62) | Disagree(22) | Report | Reply darthv72 + 1293d ago but....he will still support windows because he would be insane not to. Too much of a risk at profit loss to simply turn your back to it. #1.1 Agree(55) | Disagree(8) | Report | Reply RememberThe357 + 1293d ago Windows yes, but will he support Windows 8? He could hold off on it and the Steam loyal would probably do the same. I don't see why he has to support Windows 8 at launch when most people wont have it yet. #1.1.1 Agree(31) | Disagree(3) | Report ChiVoLok0 + 1293d ago Besides, I don't want linux to go mainstream because that means more viruses and stuff. #1.1.2 Agree(5) | Disagree(32) | Report morganfell + 1293d ago Viruses? You don't really know much about Linux, do you. Do you believe that people will start writing viruses for it and ruin your experience? See comment one. Going back to the core construction of linux and how it processes it is possible but wholly more difficult. And would you prefer to keep paying money for an OS, or would you rather have a gaming OS that upgrades itself every 6 months and is free. Yeah, free. #1.1.3 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(21) | Disagree(4) | Report jimbobwahey + 1293d ago @RememberThe357 People buy new computers all the time. I'm not sure on the exact numbers of PC sales per month, but I'd imagine it's a very high number that's significantly greater than the sales of consoles. Pretty soon, all new computers will come with copies of Windows 8 pre-installed (unless they already do?) which will expand the user base by crazy huge amounts. That's not to say everybody who buys a new PC will be using Steam of course, but I doubt Gabe will simply ignore the OS either. #1.1.4 Agree(9) | Disagree(2) | Report blackbeld + 1293d ago Guys, Its KOTAKU again. BAN them forever! #1.1.5 Agree(11) | Disagree(2) | Report nukeitall + 1293d ago Gabe Newell knows Windows is their lifeblood, and that Windows 8 with it's own app marketplace might just displace Steam. That is why Valve is so upset and therefore is supporting Linux. There is zero possibility that Windows 8 will, simply because it is the de-facto standard. Every new computer will come with it. Apart from that, Windows 8 is a freaken great product. I'm typing on Windows 8 right now and my old trusty Thinkpad is the fastest it has ever been! I'm still discovering a lot of the features, but the metro start page makes searching a snap. Faster than Win Vista or Win 7. @morganfell: You do know that Mac OSX is built on BSD that is now facing security issues due to it's popularity. Linux is very similar to BSD Unix and I have no doubt it will face the same issues if it ever reaches the same level of popularity. As a server OS it too faces security issues all the time. I have to constantly patch our CentOS and Ubuntu servers. #1.1.6 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(10) | Disagree(5) | Report sikbeta + 1293d ago He wants to support Linux because he can make money there as well, I'm OK with this, can't wait to play my Steam Games on Ubuntu :D #1.1.7 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report ziggurcat + 1293d ago @ morganfell: free =/= good. linux is garbage for the very reason that there is absolutely no decent software available, and i don't know why people praise it so much. the only rip off, as far as paying for an OS goes, is buying windows. OSX is typically ~$30 (often free, depending on the time you purchased your mac), unless you're too cheap to pay that much for an OS? #1.1.8 Agree(1) | Disagree(6) | Report Ares84HU + 1293d ago And he will also apologize for this as well. He called the PS3 the same thing a few years back too. Just wait and see....... Gabe Newell, I really have no respect for this guy. #1.1.9 Agree(4) | Disagree(3) | Report sjaakiejj + 1293d ago ziggurcat Software Support =/= A good operating system. Many of the linux distributions are far more efficient than Windows, and that's without even mentioning far better stability and ease of development. When's the last time you have heard of a Blue Screen of Death on Linux? Or anything equivalent? How about viruses? How many can you name for Linux that install themselves? Did you know it's a lot easier to develop on and for Linux, than it is to develop on and for Windows? Did you also know that the only reason that Linux doesn't have more software is because of its smaller user base? Please, if you don't know what you're talking about, don't talk at all. I've been using Linux for years, and the only reason I haven't made a full switch yet is because of games. As an aside - to say that there's no decent software available for Linux is either a deliberate lie or incredibly ignorant. #1.1.10 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(5) | Disagree(5) | Report Diver + 1293d ago ziggurcat enjoy websurfin an games when the best solid servers are linux. bsd is from Unix but Linux is from minix an steam is targeting ubuntu which is debian. also you need to understand the diff between a kernal an a os cause your broad statement ignores it an so it is misleading. an bsd doesn't upgrade tech like linux. on the surface your comment looks true but peeps that live in the linux/bsd world know it only holds up on the surface. also if you think linux is garbage and no good software is available it just proves you don't know anything about linux. oh look i live in a little bitty hole an never experience the big ole world. an to some peeps above you can write a virus for a wind up watch but like linux its just a lot harder. @sjaakiejj above bubbles dude. excellent remarks. #1.1.11 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(2) | Disagree(2) | Report Autodidactdystopia + 1292d ago Win 98 SE that is as a Mast-Tech Those good-ol usb drivers work miracles. I personally hated 95 and 98 once they fixed it with SE I was happy. 2000 = Ok os ME was HORSE crap. xp=Good after sp2 Vista still behaves as if every piece of code for the gui weighs 10 kilos. 7 came out of vista with a much lighter GUI in terms of optimization. Very good OS as of right now. I HATE WINDOWS 8 It is a F%^*&NG Tablet os, retrofitted with a non functional desktop. M-KB is the best way to get all media work done. Using the touch interface is for USERS who dont do anything more than browse the web, using fat sausage fingers to retype everything they mispelled in the address. MICROSOFT DAMMIT THATS WHY WE DONT USE FINGERPAINTS FOR FINE ART,touch isn't the end all be all and MSFOOT is giving up the one market they dominate, in order to look hip; the business market. SH^&TY a$$H0135 are ruining what they have in order to try to appeal to APPLES/Phone customers. #1.1.12 (Edited 1292d ago ) | Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report 3GenGames + 1293d ago I agree too. BUT.... ...the main linux distro Ubuntu (as of 11.04) is trying to use Unity as the main UI. Unity is also a catastrophe, in bugs AND it just being a terrible interface. 10.04 (GNOME) for life. #1.2 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(12) | Disagree(10) | Report | Reply Qrphe + 1293d ago The most popular Linux distro has been Linux Mint for 2 years now. #1.2.1 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(12) | Disagree(2) | Report adamant715 + 1293d ago Have you even used 12.04? It's honestly not THAT bad. And keep in mind the whole concept of Unity is only about 2 years old; hardly enough time to develop a fully functional and perfect desktop. So I highly suggest you keep your mind open and actually TRY each release. Whether you like it or not, it IS getting better. #1.2.2 Agree(5) | Disagree(2) | Report shadow2797 + 1293d ago Hey, that means we can use Steam on our PS3's using the Other OS function! Oh wait... Just kidding ;) #1.2.3 Agree(3) | Disagree(3) | Report sjaakiejj + 1293d ago Solution: Use the gnome fallback. It's incredibly easy to do so, and there's loads of guides that tell you how if you don't know yourself - it's copy paste. #1.2.4 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report 3GenGames + 1292d ago Oh no I know how to use the gnome fall back, I just hate the OS includes it in general. Unity is a terrible interface, especially when you're a programmer like me and want to get to your programs quickly. It adds more clicks, takes Much more CPU than 10.04 with GNOME, and it just over all bad. And before I was too into Ubuntu, the 11.04 version with Unity is what I started on. I eventually went to the "no effects" mode on boot up hoping it would make it more stable and run better on my laptop, and boy did it. It was my first experience with GNOME, and it was great. Why they would ever change is beyond me, especially since my opinion is the common one with Ubuntu users. Unity sucks. Unity takes too much RAM. Unity is not needed, OR wanted. Unity is unproductive. Unity won't run on my P4 computer AND my AMD x64 with a 4250 mobile like 10.04. Unity is terrible over all to use and run. It sucks. You act as if I tried it for a day and said screw it. Nah,I used it for about a week, maybe a little more like 9 days. If I didn't discover the gnome shell after they pulled unity over my eyes, I'd not be using Ubuntu today. Hell, I'm on Ubuntu right now too. And that is true mint has been the most liked. It is only because 11.04 with Unity hit and everybody ran. I have yet to try it, but plan to. I just need a computer to put it on. :) #1.2.5 (Edited 1292d ago ) | Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report ArmrdChaos + 1293d ago Seems that Microsoft is on a every other cycle. ME - Crap XP - Great Vista - Crap Windows 7 - Great Windows 8 - Possibly Crap Windows X - Hopefully learn leasons from 8 if crap. I think Windows 8 will be a great OS for touch devices but I already dislike the non-desktop feel...even when you try to tweek it to look like windows 7. #1.3 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(31) | Disagree(9) | Report | Reply BitbyDeath + 1293d ago Yep, goes back further as well. Windows 95 - Good Windows 98 - Crap Windows 2000 - Good #1.3.1 Agree(4) | Disagree(23) | Report Transporter47 + 1293d ago windows 98 was actually good and there wasn't a good windows until windows XP #1.3.2 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(25) | Disagree(1) | Report nukeitall + 1293d ago People say various versions of Windows was crap, and I used them all since the Win 3.1 days including Windows 3.11 for Workgroup until todays Windows 8. All of them was pretty damn good experience for me compared to the competition at the time. People often say stuff is crap, but they almost never say why. I would like to hear why people think certain OS are crap? Personally, Windows 8 for me personally and I have been using it as my daily and only OS since March, and it is by far the best OS I used thus far. The Metro screen is the fastest I have been able to access what I need. I love the taskbar with the pinning. The OS is also highly responsive, and my only gripes are slightly confusing Metro vs Desktop app start, and the lack of on-screen tutorial. Then again, I'm using a beta! I would like to hear what is wrong with Windows 8 beyond, it just plain sucks!? #1.3.3 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(22) | Disagree(15) | Report shutUpAndTakeMyMoney + 1293d ago false.. Win8 > win7.. Use it yourself and hop off the damn ban wagon.. Why would Gabe like win8?? http://www.youtube.com/watc... That is what he doesn't like it. And M$ will market the sh!t out of it. Window 8 bandwagon is similar to saying "Kony 2012!!" from article: "I think we'll lose some of the top-tier PC/OEMs, who will exit the market." and go where? They are not leaving windows. "Newell also talked about touchscreens, calling them "short-term" and saying he thinks the future of interaction will be through computerized wristbands." It sounds like Gabe is losing his mind.. Tablet > wristband. #1.3.4 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(11) | Disagree(18) | Report BitbyDeath + 1293d ago @Nukeitall, I didn't like Windows 98 and ME cause they were unstable and froze a lot and i often had to rebuild numerous times on both OS's. 98SE fixed up a few of the issues with 98 though. Vista started out not supporting much of anything hardware wise (fixed overtime) and was overrun with horrid security rules. Try click something and it'll ask if you're sure, it also had it's own stability issues and ate tons of memory just running the simplist of tasks. (Like anything) Along comes Windows 7 and all that got resolved. Windows 8 is looking a lil scary cause the 'Start' button is gone, that horrid menu system from the new Office is in Explorer and Metro is as i'm told not very flexible. #1.3.5 Agree(4) | Disagree(9) | Report TopDudeMan + 1293d ago Sticking with windows 7 for the foreseeable future. I mean even when vista came out, XP was still very well supported. #1.3.6 Agree(3) | Disagree(1) | Report Arksine + 1293d ago @nukeitall I'll tell you what is wrong with Windows 8 for desktops. The metro interface is essentially a fullscreen start menu. That is a terrible idea, because it takes you away from your work. It also gets cluttered easily if you install a lot of applications. You mention Windows 3.1, Metro on the desktop is essentially a step backwards towards 3.1. Finally, Metro is clearly an avenue for MS to push advertisements to the desktop. Accessing computer management takes longer. Hotcorners are annoying, most would prefer to click on an actual icon. There is no quick way to exit metro apps, you have to bring up the app drawer to do it. Hell, there isn't even an easy way to shutdown or reboot without creating your own shortcuts. Win8 will be good for tablets and the laptop/tablet hybrids, but its a disaster for desktop power users, and it will be until MS bypasses metro and restores start menu functionality. #1.3.7 Agree(1) | Disagree(7) | Report extermin8or + 1293d ago with tthe preview you just click the desktop button and it looks like normal windows, although I despise the startbar function and that awful menu... #1.3.8 Agree(0) | Disagree(2) | Report nukeitall + 1293d ago @BitbyDeath: "I didn't like Windows 98 and ME cause they were unstable and froze a lot" and Win 95 did not? "Vista started out not supporting much of anything hardware wise (fixed overtime) and was overrun with horrid security rules." I actually use that on any Vista computers I'm on. It doesn't ask very often, but try using Ubuntu. Instead of clicking, it will ask you to type in your password repeatedly! "Windows 8 is looking a lil scary cause the 'Start' button is gone, that horrid menu system from the new Office is in Explorer and Metro is as i'm told not very flexible." Perhaps you should use it yourself with an open mind, and you will find it is pleasant. It's usually people resisting change complaining, just how they complained about Vista. As soon as MS changed the name to Windows 7 and put a new coat paint on it, it was all of a sudden great! But you are entitled to your opinion and I appreciate you giving reasons, even though I don't agree with them. @Arksine: "I'll tell you what is wrong with Windows 8 for desktops. The metro interface is essentially a fullscreen start menu." Are you saying it is distracting you from your work? or are you saying, because you can't look at other parts of the screen while you start another application? "You mention Windows 3.1, Metro on the desktop is essentially a step backwards towards 3.1." In what way is it a step backwards? For me, it's a huge step backwards and I always wondered why they didn't do this sooner. It's freaken great! "There is no quick way to exit metro apps, you have to bring up the app drawer to do it." You don't "exit" a metro app, you switch to another one. Just hit the Windows button and start another app, similar to how you do it on iOS. Once you switch the app is suspended and will automatically shut down when needed to. "Hell, there isn't even an easy way to shutdown or reboot without creating your own shortcuts." Use the sidebar, hit setting, power and choose your option. In old Windows it was, start -> shutdown arrow -> shutdown mode. Both options require 3 clicks. If you don't like the new Windows, then fine, but what you describe seems like wrong use of Windows 8. #1.3.9 Agree(3) | Disagree(3) | Report sjaakiejj + 1293d ago nukeitall "I would like to hear why people think certain OS are crap?" I think all versions of Windows are crap. They're unstable, convoluted, difficult to develop for, incredibly slow to use, inefficient, need a regular re-install, they force a Graphical Interface on you (as the command line is terrible), it's the worst operating system when it comes to security due to the way they're structured, they're expensive, installing and removing software is more difficult than it should be, the scripting functionality that they provide is atrocious, and they pretty much force everyone to use DirectX. And now on Windows 8 they also force you to use Windows Marketplace and Xbox Live, neither of which I have any interest in using. And yes, all of these reasons have affected me. #1.3.10 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(1) | Disagree(4) | Report BitbyDeath + 1292d ago @nukeitall, i'm not seeing anything on Windows 8 worthy enough to leave Windows 7 for. Everything so far looks negative (IMO) and there is still nothing wrong with 7 in order to leave it in the first place. #1.3.11 (Edited 1292d ago ) | Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report ArmrdChaos + 1292d ago ME and Vista were both unfinished versions of XP and Windows 7 respectively. They were rushed to market to create a revenue stream...nothing more. I had to support both ME and Vista for work, side work, and personal use. They both were driver hell and bug ridden. Sure… later patches may have made some things better, but by then that ship had already sailed. The jury will be out on Windows 8 for a while. Maybe I will get used to it, but for now I am too used to Windows 7. I would have appreciated a Windows 7 desktop appearance setting for Windows 8. MS can't just assume people are going to change overnight just so that they can force adoption of a single OS model similar to iOS. #1.3.12 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report Autodidactdystopia + 1292d ago windows 8 will fail. time to try something else MS #1.3.13 (Edited 1292d ago ) | Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report shutUpAndTakeMyMoney + 1293d ago Actually windows 8 is awsome sorry. Gabe really mean. "We don't like M$ store & xbox live on screen" Windows 8 is 90% the same thing as windows 7.. seriously I have beem using it for 1 month! Everything is better! Use it yourself don't steamgasm over what Gabe says. But I do like linux! #1.4 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(15) | Disagree(17) | Report | Reply Bigpappy + 1293d ago Gabe thinks M$ is trying to take away from Steams. And he may be right. But from a customer prospective, I think Windows 8 will be a huge success. I also think Steams will survive the Xbox intergration. #1.4.1 Agree(6) | Disagree(6) | Report portal_2 + 1293d ago My only gripe is why is it called Xbox live on 8? Shouldn't it be Windows Live (messenger I know) or some derivative seeing as it's not actually an Xbox. That's the only crazy move I see. A unified name amongst all devices would be better. #1.4.2 Agree(1) | Disagree(3) | Report Mikefizzled + 1293d ago Portal_2 It sounds like your trying to describe the Games for Windows Live service that Microsoft have. Which I believe was unfairly scrutinised and now has had all of its games integrated into Steam such as GTA IV, AoE Online and Microsoft Flight. #1.4.3 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report Megaton + 1293d ago @Portal_2 - They're going to use the XBL name instead of Games for Windows Live because that name is poisoned. They've tried to relaunch it several times and PC gamers still despise it. They're hoping to bring some Xbox gamers over with the name change. #1.4.4 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report ATi_Elite + 1293d ago Every other Windows OS SUCKS! Win7 is great so Win8 will totally blow chunks. I'm stickign with 7 until something better comes out. anyway Not just Valve but PC Gaming as a whole is slowly moving away from Windows PERIOD! Devs want to get rid of the DirectX Api and just program directly on the GPU. The New "EFI BIOS" ( Extensible Firmware Interface) hopefully is a micro step towards that direction. I wanna be able to just turn on my PC, see a list of games in Bios and boot directly into them and then load a OS into another screen if i need a OS running for other task. Devs programming directly on the GPU/CPu would allow for greater optimization, Graphical Power, and greater game design instead of dealing with DIrect X or OpenGL limitations and flaws. #1.5 Agree(12) | Disagree(10) | Report | Reply Aggesan + 1293d ago Without an api like directx or opengl every single model of gpu would need its own coding. Gpu api's are what makes it possible to make major releases to windows as a platform. #1.5.1 Agree(7) | Disagree(1) | Report Baka-akaB + 1293d ago Win 8 is pretty much an optimized 7 . The point that strikes discord is the metro UI , wich you can easily avoid so far . I know it blows for those that prefer their start menu , i dont use start menu a lot to begin with , as i've got the habit of simply using tabs for shortcuts . And so far , that metro crap is just a full screen start menu wich is quick to access in & out . The moment microsoft decides to just let people keep the classic start menu , if they want to , things will quiet down #1.5.2 Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report Persistantthug + 1293d ago ATi_Elite said, "Devs programming directly on the GPU/CPu would allow for greater optimization, Graphical Power, and greater game design instead of dealing with DIrect X or OpenGL limitations and flaws." . . . Kinda sounds like you want what the consoles have. #1.5.3 Agree(1) | Disagree(1) | Report Guwapo77 + 1293d ago Good luck with your user base Gabe! #1.6 Agree(8) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply chukamachine + 1293d ago He said they should(ms) do a do over. #1.7 Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply r1sh12 + 1293d ago @Mezzo.. There are definitely not quite up to scratch, but I personally like windows 8 so far. I do hope it gets much better too #1.8 Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply omi25p + 1293d ago Dont forget this is coming from the guy who said he hated the PS3 and thought it was a failure. Then a few months later was on the PS3 stage at E3 announcing Portal 2. What Gabe Newell says and what Gabe Newell does are to completely different things. #1.9 Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply BinaryMind + 1293d ago Here we go again, Gabe. I now await the day Gabe eats his words once again after Windows 8 Service Pack 3. #1.10 Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply Mustang300C2012 + 1293d ago Yeah good luck with that. With no substance to his comment I chalk it up as hype for his business strategy. Been hearing the same thing overthe years about the end of Windows. Linux in the forefront. Same story different day new OS and the best he comes up with is hyping Linux to move his products to the platform. Is this what they been busy doing vs getting Half Life episode 3? #2 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(15) | Disagree(6) | Report | Reply Emilio_Estevez + 1293d ago The link about windows 8 is scary....I pretty good with Linux as is, that could be the final straw for windows and me. #3 Agree(6) | Disagree(13) | Report | Reply Snookies12 + 1293d ago I'll just stick with Windows 7 lol. #4 Agree(36) | Disagree(7) | Report | Reply BitbyDeath + 1293d ago Agreed, Windows 7 is awesome. #4.1 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(15) | Disagree(5) | Report | Reply WeskerChildReborned + 1293d ago Same here. #4.2 Agree(7) | Disagree(4) | Report | Reply helghast102 + 1293d ago I would rather not give Shitaku a hit. Can someone post a source, or the part of the article that matters? #5 Agree(8) | Disagree(3) | Report | Reply iNFAMOUZ1 + 1293d ago i never hit the links, free hits for childish journalism? heck nooooo #5.1 Agree(6) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply pixelsword + 1293d ago I used to do that, but I kept on getting my posts erased, although mos of the "journalists" on N4G basically do the same thing when they copy and paste info from another source onto their own website. #5.2 Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply Finalfantasykid + 1293d ago I'm probably going to really get into PC gaming again once this happens later this year. #6 Agree(3) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply JBSleek + 1293d ago Gabe seems to be the attacking a product not yet released on sale. Well the problem is, every year since 94 is the year for Linux yet they don't make any impact and in the consumer market, adoption has been dismal. Does your average consumer even know an OS called Linux exist? People want Windows and Office. Other OS in the pc market just struggle against Windows. Even should Windows 8 fail, most people will just switch back to Win7. #7 Agree(11) | Disagree(5) | Report | Reply Qrphe + 1293d ago That'd be great. The only reason why I ever use Win7 at is home is because my games don't run on Ubuntu. I'm probably never going to pay for another Windows OS or Office again the way it's been for a while. #8 Agree(3) | Disagree(9) | Report | Reply StrongMan 1293d ago | Trolling | show | Replies(2) kevnb + 1293d ago I can see android and iOS maturing to the point where windows just dies. It will take years though, windows 8 might just be the beginning of the end. #10 Agree(5) | Disagree(20) | Report | Reply mcstorm + 1293d ago @kevnb I have to disagree. IOS and Android are Mobile OS's Windows 8 is a full os Like OSX and Linux. I have been using window 8 on my none touch Acer Aspire 5738 work got me 3 years ago and I have to say it runs better with windows 8 on it than it did with windows 7. As a X86/X64 OS the only big change from Windows 7 is the start screen which IMO works better than the start on any other version of Windows because it can be customised to have what ever you want on it. After using the OS for a few months now I can say I am going to up grade to Windows 8 when it is out and I am going to upgrade my laptop to a Surface Pro when it is out late on this year. The new Metro UI is more to be used for the RT version of the OS which will be mainly tablets. This will also have 2 plus points. 1st is the RT version of Windows can not be hurt by any Virus on any windows pc out there at the moment and the 2nd will enable MS to push Apple in the Tablet department for home users as they will have a app store for RT users plus all RT devices come with office 2013 too. I don't know if Windows 8 will be a success or not but I can say I will be a user upgrading when it is out but to the business version rather than the RT version. #10.1 Agree(3) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply Qrphe + 1293d ago Home computers are becoming more irrelevant year by year as users get what they need from their phones or tablets (this last being the real killer). Not only that but the ones who WILL be using PCs (businesses and professionals) don't upgrade their OS just because a new OS came out. Microsoft knows that they've got to shift their OS onto tablets while trying to keep the home PC market dominance (have their cake while eating it too). It's a risky yet clever plan with uncertain results. #10.1.1 Agree(0) | Disagree(1) | Report mcstorm + 1292d ago @Qrphe I agree but you still need a pc or mac to sync upgrade backup ect the Ipad. The biggest problem with the IPad and Android tablets is you still need a pc/mac to do this. I have tried to use my Xoom as my day to day device but when I want to print something I need to have a pc turned on and connected to my pc with chrome installed and I cant print .PDF's of the web. If I want to edit a Word document there is no full office suite with it. I cant archive my emails. I also cant brows all web sites ect. For me a Ipad and Android tablet can not replace my laptop but a Windows 8 tablet will be able to do this as well as let me use it for work too. I know everyone is different but I know a lot of people who have an Ipad and everyone I have asked are you getting read of your laptop they have said no and given reason like I have said above as well as said they cant do there banking and more. The Ipad and android is good for a quick pickup and play but as a computer it is no good and this is where Windows 8 and MS come into play and have the advantage over Apple and Android at this moment in time. As for Business I agree that just because a new OS is out they will not upgrade there OS but what they will do is when they need a new pc they will buy a windows 8 pc which will also push the sales of Windows 8. I don't think MS will have a Vista issue this time around as Windows 8 imo is a very stable OS and works for business and home and I know my company is going to push Windows 8 when it comes out and I know quite a lot of businesses (IT resellers) that are going to do this too. #10.1.2 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report soljah + 1293d ago wow its refreshing to hear from a high profile name in the game industry give a honest opinion about windows. i don't understand why there has never been a serious alternative to windows and microsoft on a pc #11 Agree(5) | Disagree(11) | Report | Reply Patriots_Pride + 1293d ago Beucase MS owns a shitload of patents that are involve with making an OS. Also I love Linux but I'm in arch right now because there have been reports of hyperbole in the area. The reason no one at Valve wants to port steam to Linux, is that it's (in my experience) very difficult to develop for it. The problem is that you don't just develop a program for "Linux", you develop it for *BSD, *buntu, Knoppix, Solaris, Arch, Fedora, Mint, etc. and you have to package it in .rpm .deb and a .tar.gz. That all is rather easy to automate, but once you release you end up with a bug list 5000 entries long that says: crash in Fedora 14 x64, cannot access *whatever* in Ubuntu 10.04. The endless update-pushes and infinite configurability of Linux means that you need to support _infinite_ configurations. Even more than with windows. Whoever ends up porting to Linux will get slapped in the face with issues, and now someone has to fix them or Valve will look bad. Also, wine works fine. Oh, but please port steam to Linux :p #11.1 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(3) | Disagree(5) | Report | Reply adamant715 + 1293d ago Difficult to develop for? Nah. That's why Ubuntu is the base platform for Steam Linux; they not only have one of the biggest amount of users but they also have the same goal of bringing Linux to the masses. And honestly, Ubuntu is easily one of the most stable Linux OS's around (despite Unity [which is being worked on as we speak]) #11.1.1 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(2) | Disagree(1) | Report Gamer1982 + 1293d ago Making games for windows 7 makes them windows 8 compatible. However I agree with Gabe MS wants Windows 8 to work like a smart phone OS rather than a computer OS and thats why its terrible for gamers other than casuals. #12 Agree(1) | Disagree(9) | Report | Reply Patriots_Pride + 1293d ago I have the ASUS EP121 Slate PC and have installed the WIN8 Consumer Preview and I have to say, it is AWESOME...... It takes the shortcomings of WIN7 on a TOUCH SCREEN and makes them even more intuitive and easier to use. While I really have enjoyed the ASUS EP121, it was not as easy to use the on-screen keyboard as I would have liked, but with the new WIN8 updates and improvements its much easier than I had imagined it would be. While I think the metro interface will have a slight learning curve for some users, I think it works great, but for those NAYSAYERS who have voiced opinions about METRO without actually using a WIN8 machine....should keep those opinions to themselves as they dont know what they are talking about. Whats the point of a SWIPE type OS if you dont have a touch screen or tablet to take full benefit? I do think MS should give the OPTION of switching to a "CLASSIC" screen for those who use the KB and MOUSE all day long. The intuitiveness of how WIN8 Integrates with everything I already do, like with skydrive, hotmail, messenger, xbox, etc. is awesome. Setup one log-in and everything is there and already working! Keep an open mind, I think WIN8 will suprise alot of people out there, this is not your fathers "vista" upgrade like many think it will be! #12.1 Agree(6) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply aviator189 + 1293d ago While I don't like the metro look of the start screen, I honestly don't understand his argument. The only major changes to windows 8 is a different start/login screen where you can customize everything to your liking and place shortcuts so that you can easily access the information you want if you're in a hurry. In addition, windows 8 will be providing bouts of performance enhancements, new version of dx, faster boot-up, shutdown, etc. Other than changes to the start screen, I honestly don't see any other feature change that screams "catastrophe" for windows 8. Though, that's just my honest opinion on the matter, after having using windows 8 for quite some time now. #13 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(14) | Disagree(3) | Report | Reply Dark360 + 1293d ago Because Gabe is afraid...Windows 8 is only a catastrophe to Newell because its App Store/deep-rooted Live integration will go right for Steams throat. You can say that Steam is the leader as of now, but MS is the platform holder, the store is built-in, GFWL is no longer a separate app and quite nice now, and you can be sure it'll be pushed with priority. #13.1 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(13) | Disagree(4) | Report | Reply Megaton + 1293d ago "GFWL is quite nice now" Priceless. Clearly you're just into defending Microsoft and not actually playing games on PC. GFWL should be killed with fire. It does nothing but hurt games. Luckily, most developers also realize this and have abandoned it in droves. I think Capcom and Warner Bros. are the only two publishers left who accept Microsoft's moneybags to ruin their PC titles with GFWL. #13.1.1 Agree(0) | Disagree(2) | Report lastofgen + 1293d ago I agree. i've been using windows 8 for a few months now too and I don't see anything that would turn me off. it's speedier, more stable, and the start menu gives me the quick info i need without having to go to my desktop and opening a browser to check it out. #13.2 Agree(9) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply cjflora + 1293d ago There is a lot going on behind an OS beyond what you see as the user interface. Especially for a game developer that has to utilize everything that you can't see. #13.3 Agree(2) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply gamer7804 + 1293d ago Windows 8 has windows 7 underneath, i don't see what the big deal is other than Gabe trying to push his own company's initiatives, which makes sense. #14 Agree(11) | Disagree(3) | Report | Reply KwietStorm + 1293d ago While its ugly as sin, boring, and non-customizable, the metro UI "works" on Windows Phones, I guess. But, in typical Microsoft fashion, they shoehorned it onto the Xbox, and now Windows itself, neither of which I can say works for the better. #15 Agree(4) | Disagree(12) | Report | Reply southernbanana + 1293d ago I really do not care what Gabe says. I've been using Windows 8 since the Dev Preview and think it is the best, most stable, most productive OS Microsoft has ever made. Does anyone remember Gabe had a falling out with Microsoft? Makes since to me why he would make such claims.. #16 Agree(12) | Disagree(3) | Report | Reply Human Analog + 1293d ago Remember what he said about the PS3? And now it is his lead platform of choice. Just look at Portal 2 and Steam. #17 Agree(9) | Disagree(5) | Report | Reply southernbanana + 1293d ago His switch to PS3 was caused by his falling out with Microsoft by the way. The man goes where he gets what he wants although I can't say I blame him for that. #17.1 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(7) | Disagree(3) | Report | Reply Human Analog + 1292d ago You disagree monkeys are pathetic. If you read my comment there is no way you can disagree with it. Well, unless you are disagreeing because you actually DON'T remember what happened. Thats like disagreeing with the statement the the surface of the sun is hot. #17.2 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply AnotherProGamer + 1293d ago half life 3 linux exclusive? if that happened linux would be the #1 OS in the world. #18 Agree(5) | Disagree(10) | Report | Reply Clarence 1293d ago | Trolling | show dcbronco + 1293d ago I think he is delusional if he thinks all of the developers will switch to Linux. The money needed to retrain programmers for that would be paid by who? Valve. Over 80% of the world uses Windows. I'm sure Gabe knows from a business standpoint that this won't happen anytime soon. If they want to invest over time to make it happen then fine. But the world isn't going to just pick up and move over to Linux because he doesn't like 8. Plus there is still a ton of people out there with XP, Vista and 7. Are Valve just going to drop them. Also they aren't the only digital game service anymore. And MS could just expand Live for Windows to include digital games. Oh. One more thing. Isn't this the same guy that absolutely hated the PS3 and refused to work on it? #20 Agree(8) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply badkolo + 1293d ago i agree as well, windows 8 is windows 7 with a new touch interface startscreen and some cosmetic changes plus its faster in every way, if oyu dont like metro you can make it boot to the start screen, its much more repsonsive and that is just a RC, if they improved it further which they must have, then windows 8 is far form being a disaster. I do miss the start button and i do feel that is way to drastic by removing it but other then that its windows 7 with a new coat, a touch interface that works well. nothing wrong with it #21 Agree(5) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply timotim + 1293d ago | Well said Most people in this thread doesn't have a clue as to the real reason why he said that. Gabe knows that for the first time his most popular platform will now have an apps store that totally goes over Steam's head. One place where everyone who buys a Windows 8 device can go to acquire new games and apps. This presents a HUGE threat to Steam's business model...if Windows 8 Store becomes the go to place for most consumers games, Valve and Steam becomes less important and revenue drops. This is also why Gabe is now supporting Linux...to give himself options and more revenue streams. Xbox Live will be the default gaming service for Windows 8 and will work on both ARM platforms and x86/64...Steam and its games doesn't work on ARM devices so again, that's another area where Steam is losing out on business. Truth be told though Windows 8 runs MUCH faster than Windows 7 does and its stability is great. Theirs no reason why he should be saying that as a someone who runs a gaming service...you can pin games to the desktop and start screen and its graphics capability is much better than in previous versions of the OS. #22 Agree(14) | Disagree(4) | Report | Reply greenpowerz + 1293d ago +bubbles #22.1 Agree(7) | Disagree(3) | Report | Reply aviator189 + 1293d ago I agree. Well said. He might as well said that windows 8 is a catastrophe for his business and income. #22.2 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(9) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply Basjohn + 1293d ago It's still a bit more than you make it out to be. ALL Metro apps need to be approved by microsoft. Your PC is literally a un-jailbroken iPad with W8. The lack of a COMPLETELY DISABLE METRO option is what is hitting it hardest. Gamers, corporates and technicians hate metro as it's built for touch and desktop touch will NEVER be mainstream because leaning over to touch your desktop monitor won't be comfortable until we have tentcles coming out of our nostrils. So yeah, W8 is a major screw up and the appstore is only part of it. You know what's craziest though? They turn their desktop OS into a tablet/phone one AND still make a different version for phones. Ugggh MS you make me sad to have known you from DOS to this sh*t. #22.3 Agree(2) | Disagree(7) | Report | Reply dcbronco + 1293d ago Nice catch Timotim. I think you're onto something there. MS has been doing a lot more open source lately too. And Windows is not their main cash cow like it was in the past. http://www.zdnet.com/blog/m... It's not as important that they milk developers like they have in the past. E & D is moving up in revenue and with Xbox growing. And if Surface is successful it will be even bigger. Gabe could be scared of being pushed out. But if he is scared that would be a good reason to do a Steam Box based on Windows. It seems the complaints on Windows 8 are interfaced based, not programming issues. A PC standard updated every three years would give developers a target to shoot for for optimization and it would put hardware updates on a three year schedule that would be faster than consoles would want to do. Basically an Apple-like machine with parts based on compatibility. They don't even have to build machines, they just set the spec for the developers to shoot for for Steam games. @ Basjohn I think you're missing another possibility. MS might be pushing Metro on PC because they plan to do what they are currently doing on TVs. Pushing Kinect. Kinect could easily be added to monitors. #22.4 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply Gamer-Z + 1293d ago I'm good with my windows 7 and OS X #23 (Edited 1293d ago ) | Agree(1) | Disagree(9) | Report | Reply IHateYouFanboys + 1293d ago so are any of the windows haters going to actually give some reasons as to why they hate windows? some specific reasons maybe? no? didnt think so. "because its microsoft" isnt a valid reason to hate windows. Windows 8, and windows 7 before it, are damn good operating systems. gabe newell doesnt like it because he doesnt like games for windows live as its a direct competitor to his product, and windows/xbox live is built directly into windows 8. #24 Agree(8) | Disagree(9) | Report | Reply SkullBlade169 + 1293d ago I hate Windows because it's turned into a crappy tablet OS that turns a desktop PC into a glorified iPad. I liked it before now. :P #24.1 Agree(6) | Disagree(12) | Report | Reply NastyLeftHook0 + 1293d ago because linux performs 10x better. #24.2 Agree(3) | Disagree(13) | Report | Reply Megaton + 1293d ago Nobody likes Games for Windows Live. I bet the Microsoft defense brigade storming this thread don't even like it. #24.3 Agree(4) | Disagree(7) | Report | Reply FantasyStar + 1292d ago I'm okay with Windows, but I'm not liking Windows 8 because of how much integrating they're trying to do with regards to their own products. Feel free to keep Metro UI but don't slash Aero and gimp it! I don't want to be forced to use the Marketplace because I'm primarily an Android user. I go out of my way not to buy GFW games because they're highly unoptimized console ports. I can list a few more reasons, but I felt these were the most important ones. But I can still use Win7 even with 8 around the corner: so whatever. #24.4 Agree(0) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply Sarobi + 1293d ago I like Linux and I think it definitely needs more support #25 Agree(5) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply mochachino + 1293d ago What!? Newell doesn't think that PC users want a smart phone style interface on their laptops and desktops. /s #26 Agree(2) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply kingduqc + 1293d ago I always feel like people want to offer us a touch screen interface down our throat, I don't like that. Win 8 bring nothing new for a gamer. and Franly I upgraded from win XP cause of dx11 and that's about it. #27 Agree(3) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply dcbronco + 1293d ago Not necessarily touch screen. Is there any technology out there that would work with Metro other than a touch screen? One that might be of benefit to MS. An area of technology that many are moving toward. Let me think..... Oh, they might be bring Kinect to monitors like they are to TVs. MS is moving everything toward a similar system. Xbox, PC and tablets. It would be in their best interest to push Kinect to all of them. As well as TVs. #27.1 Agree(0) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply kingduqc + 1293d ago It's even worst, I want a mouse and a keyboard. I type every day on pc, how the hell i'm suppose tu type? talking to a pc is still years from being "good" and frankly I don't want to be talking to a screen all day. #27.1.1 Agree(1) | Disagree(1) | Report dcbronco + 1292d ago It doesn't matter if some don't like it. It wouldn't be the first new thing people adjusted to. And there is no reason to believe that having Kinect precludes having a keyboard. It's no different than having a controller on games and still having Kinect. People need to get over it, technology is changing. #27.1.2 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report Baka-akaB + 1292d ago @kingduqc And what the f*ck prevents from doing that ? I dislike MS immensely , but blindly complaining is getting some new heights of ludicrousness . Do yourself a favor , stop listening to people , get a beta version and try it for yourself . I remember hearing the same crap about win 7 when it was in beta , and in the wake of the indeed horrible Vista ... and now some of the latecomers are even regretting they stood so long and so blindly with Xp without giving a chance earlier to 7 . Win 8 is basically Win 7 trully optimised with new features you can mostly ignore . The optimized part and support of new material should be reason enough to switch and will be for you guys that actually bother trying it . #27.1.3 Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report Ziggyvertang + 1293d ago Also remember that this is the same guy that said the PS3 was useless then appeared on their conference and more or less said that he was wrong. This guy needs to be right this time or hes going to start looking like another peter molyneux #28 Agree(2) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply Emme + 1293d ago Wristband ? I could buy tongue control, but wristband !? Jeeez, Gabe, release some more episode for HL, but stop prophesizing.Although I am not sure about Windows 8 beeing the OS of my choice, either.We know MacOS and Linux only exist so nobody can blame M$ as a monopolist.The day these OSes become a real competitor, M$ will shut them down, quick and easy. #29 Agree(1) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply simonrope + 1293d ago Stfu gabe, put your dummy back in your mouth and making hl3. #30 Agree(7) | Disagree(5) | Report | Reply « 1 2 » Add comment You need to be registered to add comments. Register here or login Username Password Remember Rules & guidelines Login


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Film: "Ethir Neechal"; Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Nandita, Priya Anand, Jayaprakash, Ravi Prakash, Suza Kumar, Manobala, Dhanush and Nayantara; Director: Durai Senthil Kumar; Rating: ***
"Ethir Neechal" is one of those films where the first and second halves are vaguely connected. The film oscillates between a cliched romantic-comedy and a sports movie at regular intervals only to appear like an inspired version of Simon Pegg's "Run, Fatboy, Run".
The first half of the story revolves around college going Sivakarthikeyan, who is always ridiculed by his friends for his funny sounding name. Tired of always being mocked at, he decides to choose a different moniker with the hope that things would be better.
Guess what, life does take an unexpected turn for our hero. People start treating him with respect and he even finds himself a girlfriend. However, what follows is a completely different second half, which explains why our hero out of the blue decides to run a marathon. By the end of the film, you ask yourself what was the connection between the first and the second half?
The film starts off like every other romantic-comedy with adequate amount of comedy and drama, but there's hardly anything spectacular to rave about, including the story.
At some junctures it seems to be inspired by the Simon Pegg film, especially in the second half. The English movie was about a guy, who once jilted his fiancee, decides to run a marathon to win her back. Here, we see a guy running a marathon to prove something that he couldn't all his life.
Most sports films have a tendency to glorify our hero to the heights of a champion even before winning, and that's precisely what you see in the film. To add to the woes, we have a bad guy even in the sports arena.
Why is that we always have to make two characters to pit against each other to find out who is stronger? By making these characters compete, in a way we make the audience root for the hero.
Siva played his part effortlessly and proved once again that he is not only fit to play comedy roles. While focusing too much on our male protagonist, the film doesn't use its two female leads - Priya Anand and Nandita effectively. The song featuring Dhanush and Nayantara doesn't quite make any difference because we all know why it was made at the first place.
Anirudh's music is not exceptional, but it definitely gives few reasons to enjoy the film better. Kishore's editing could've definitely been crisper as we find places where the film struggles to move forward.
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Cut to a sedan sitting in plain view outside. Inside, Craggy Chris Isaak is holding a pretty conspicuous black antenna dish outside the driver's side window. He's listening to Clark and Kara's conversation. Kara is telling Clark that folks will always betray him, even "the man [Clark calls his] father." "I didn't betray my son!" Bo snaps. "Quiet," Kara says, quite quietly herself. She looks to her left. "Someone's listening," she says.
As Bo asks what she's talking about, we cut to the car. Outside, Kara is superzipping toward Craggy Chris and his vehicle. He jumps, startled. "How'd you do that?" he asks. Hasn't he been investigating all this time? Where's his Mulder-like suspension of disbelief? Kara goes, "Grr" with her face. Acting! She chokes Craggy. He puts the car in Drive and takes off. Crazy Kara lets him go. Then, she appears right in front of his car as he comes to a sudden stop. "Who are you?" he asks. No answer. He tells her to get out of his way. Kara remembers a photo shoot for Low Rider magazine, and leans forward on the hood, staring straight ahead. Her hands shoot lightning-shapes fire onto the car and toward the driver. It's very Mars Attacks!. The whole car goes supernova and disappears into nothing. Kara is left with her butt sticking in the air and her palms resting on nothing. I don't know if I'm in favor of Kryptonians taking over the planet, but they can sure have our landfills. "What did you do to him?" Clark calls out, running over at normal speed. He could have stopped her, sure, but where's being the hero in that? Kara informs Clark that Craggy Chris Isaak feared him. I'm sure his fear of being turned into ultra-biodegradable matter was higher on his list of phobias. "So you killed him!?" Clark can't believe it. It's not like he's ever been responsible for the death of some bad guy. Kara explains that Craggy didn't feel any pain. MamaKent passes judgment: "She killed a man!" she tells Bo Duke. She wants to call the sheriff. Bo asks what they'll tell the authorities: "That a Kryptonian girl vaporized a federal agent?" Hee. It does sound kind of funny when you put it that way. She asks what Bo has invited into their lives. Bo explains that he really didn't think he had any other choice. MamaKent is furious that Bo made the decision without talking to her first. Bo says it was the only way they could get Clark back from Metropolis. MamaKent shakes her head and asks why he'd keep it a secret. Bo wanted to keep her from worrying about something that might never happen. Like what's happening today. Bo says he can't just give Clark up to Jor-El. "Well, we might not have a choice," says MamaKent. She says that the girl is more powerful than Clark. Like they've done any testing of that? That shuts Bo up, but good.


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Those interested in the machinations and betrayals of an action-driven plot will find something to enjoy in this book.
With Deemuth, Clint Gleason presents a story that is unapologetically violent. Vraniga is a harsh world inhabited by several harsh species. Violence is the norm, and success, power, and a form of wealth known as Vor are won through ruthlessness and cruelty. Garmish's domain is the worst of all. Garmish, a Braunzin post hand at the Shallows trading post, develops a plot to take over a nearby domain run by the militant Noomok. His reign there is vicious, but it will become even worse when Deemuth takes it over.
The first part of the book focuses on Garmish, who steals purely for the fun of it and who quickly learns that killing is even better. He establishes himself as head of a domain through the worst kind of treachery and spends years tormenting those around him. His eventual marriage is loveless, and when his wife admits to adultery, he rounds up those men she admits to sleeping with and kills them all, saving one, Rawluv.
Garmish's wife identifies Rawluv as the most recent of her paramours and so his punishment is especially cruel. Garmish feeds both Rawluv and Rawluv's wife to savage animals called Quillers and makes their son Deemuth watch. Deemuth spends the rest of his childhood as a slave in the domain, hating Garmish and dreaming of revenge. The second half of the novel tells his story, which is even more bloody and violent then Garmish's.
The book is divided into 112 short chapters, making the narrative choppy. Though the writing is clear and the plot compelling and easy to follow, sentence structure is often awkward. For instance, the author writes about Garmish losing the girl that he is infatuated with: "There would be other females who could appreciate the eventual Vor he'd obtain, and be lured by its shine. Still, it pained him deeply at the thought of never having her."
The title indicates that the story is about Deemuth, but in fact there are four parts to the book, and Deemuth does not appear until the third. The first two parts focus on different main characters: first Garmish, then Rawluv. The stories of these two characters are very closely connected to Deemuth's tale, but the level of detail that is provided about their lives is too much for a novel that wants to be about a single main character. Though Deemuth's story is longer, it is unclear why it is more significant than the other two.
Deemuth is not for the faint of heart. The book celebrates the worst kind of violence. None of the main characters are likable, and there is a great deal of detail about their violent and often gory exploits. The story, however, is creative, with an interesting landscape and unique species. Those who are primarily interested in the machinations and betrayals of an action-driven plot—and who are not turned away by the violence—will undoubtedly find something to enjoy in this book.
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She wanted me to make her a wolf, and so this is what I did. I kept thinking this wolf was phantom/ghost related XDDD anyways, the scarves off of the tail are aura based~~ the wisps stretch out behind, the length depending on how fast the wolf is going. If anyone passes through them before they disappear, they will feel what the wolf was. The colors on the marks on the body are constantly rotating, and the blue bracelets are metal. The big white thing around its neck is a scarf XDD it's removable. Only has rights to this wolf~~~
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DUDE! This is awesome!!!! I shall call him Genesis! Gorgeous!
XDD I'm glad you like him~~~~He was a hassle XDD but I like the result. As long as you like it, it was worth it.
Lol. He's really pretty. ^^ And I was wanting something cool and black with a little bit of white that I could name "Genesis". ^^
XDD thank you~ Bah cool is an overstatement~~XD Hello Genesis~~
Lol. What? He's like, almost what I had in mind! Just like, small white markings. He's totally perfect! I really want to enter him in the wolf roleplay that I showed you. I'd think he'd make a really good Hidden wolf. ^^
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The Truth
I wasn't going to write about this because it's embarrassing. More embarrassing than the stuff I usually write about. But if I didn't write about it it would've been just like lying because this is the biggest thing that's going on in my sex/dating/relationship world right now. And I don't lie.
So here goes.
Today would be my anniversary with someone who hurt me a lot. We weren't together for very long. It as one of those silly – jumped in too fast and then realized how wrong it was relationships. What hurt more than it ending was how it ended and how he behaved in the months that followed. He was a really bad ex-boyfriend. He continued to hurt me over and over, whether he meant to or not.
Anyway, I've had this date on my radar for weeks, even though I've had so many other big things going on in my life. I wanted to pretend it wouldn't matter. I wanted to pretend I didn't even notice. I wasn't going to mention it to any of my friends or anything.
Those best laid plans…
The last few days have been rough for me. Really rough. I don't know if I'd be in a better emotional place if I wasn't sick all weekend and therefore trapped inside (it was nice out and I couldn't go out and enjoy it) or if things with my big writing project were going better. I don't know. Maybe if one of the other guys I went out with recently weren't such a flake I might have weathered it better. But as things were, I've been a mess.
And so I realized what I needed to do. I needed to stop hating him. Really stop hating him. When I thought of the anniversary date, I wasn't remembering the good things from our relationship and wishing for him back. I was churning over all of my anger. All of that anger and hatred were/are taking up space inside of me and I need to be free of them. I've said this before. I've said that I'm over him. And it's true, I'm over the good feelings. But now I have to get over the bad feelings.
So I did the craziest thing I could think of doing, the only thing that I thought might be appropriate. I called him and told him I forgave him. I told him I didn't want to hate him anymore. It felt really, really good.
Anyway, that's my truth for today. No funny stories. Just me being kind of pathetic.
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The website says the portraits provide "a special memory of their youth" to children who have been abandoned, neglected, abused, or orphaned." It is hoped that the portraits help to "honor their heritage and identity."
Senior Brynn Baldetti said she likes the idea that she is not drawing for herself. "I'm making a piece of art that is going to have an impact and make a difference in this child's life. We have the power to positively influence this girl who does not have many happy experiences in her life so far." Baldetti is researching Honduras so that she can include some part of the girl's country and culture in the portrait she is drawing.
The connections aren't meant to end when the laminated portraits are mailed away in January. Shumacker asks that student artists include photographs of themselves and messages. The children will likely be able to make artwork for them as a part of a two-way exchange. Many times it turns into a connection and even pen pal situation between young people in different worlds.
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okay, so I may have posted about this before, but I'm still a little concerned.. Carter is a chunky monkey and has a lot of baby fat around his little weiner, so it looks like it's almost uncircumsized. We have to pull back the skin to clean it and I'm scared because his weiner doesn't have like, a button or a mushroom top definitively. It's almost as if it's fused back together and I really don't want him to have to have surgery or something later on because of it.
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8:00 AM, Nursing History Center Open House
Visit the only archive of nursing history in Colorado. Check out the memorabilia, old photos and class pictures from the college�s history.
Anschutz Medical Campus
Education 2 North, 4th Floor
13120 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Parking: Georgetown, Kiowa or Julesburg Lots


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Sue Storm 01 by hugodeathyWatch
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Ainda bem que ela não esta invisível...ufa...
Amazing! I was going go be her for comic con but I didn't get my costume in time. This still looks awesome though!
lindissima *o*
yei! love this photo! awesome job Hugo! i look so beautiful! points for me! ahahahahahha *j/k*
Pretty cool costume, good likeness
Linda! *_*
aww, looks beauriful ^^
como sempre =]
como sempre =]
That's actually quite a kickass mockup of her suit.
eeehhh não
great cosplay and pic
great cosplay and pic
She makes a really awesome Invisible woman!


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text: You're driving down the highway late one night at 18 when a deer steps onto the road 41 in front of you. Your reaction time before stepping on the brakes is 0.50 , and the maximum deceleration of your car is 10 . How much distance is between you and the deer when you come to a stop? and What is the maximum speed you could have and still not hit the deer?


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USA TODAY - It'll be his fourth, her first.
Tracy Morgan may be saying goodby to 30 Rock, but he'll soon say hello to a new baby.
The actor/ comedian, 44, and his model fiancée Megan Wollover, 26, are expecting their first child together early this summer, reports People.com.
"I am over the moon excited and just want a happy and healthy baby and a safe delivery for Megan," he tells People.
Morgan, who has three grown sons with ex-wife Sabrina, is in New Orleans now for this weekend's Super Bowl fun. His commercial for Mio Fit, a sports drink, will air immediately after halftime on Sunday.
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