Quoting: LeviIn theory they don't, in practice they do dictate policy. You remember that whole UEFI thing back when windows 8 was released. Only because the EU intervened did Microsoft amend their required implementation guide to include a section about being able to disable the secure boot functionality on x86 systems.

You said it. They try, but as long as they're large and important enough to have such influence, they're also likely to get pushed back due to monopoly concerns. Their lobbying machine get these lockdown measures declared legal in the thoroughly corrupt system we call the US government (Please don't shoot me! I'm an endangered species!) but then slightly saner governments in the EU force/allow hardware manufacturers to leave these locks wide open. They're not much saner and are almost as corrupt, but they still hold on to a semblance of sanity.

Hmm. Is it possible to be both cynical and an optimist in the same paragraph? I think I might just have done that.

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Quoting: dmantioneIn this case the use of "PC" can be seen as correct: If Microsoft succeeds to close the software part of PC's, why keep the hardware open so people can escape to Linux? Microsoft ARM based hardware is already closed.

No, he's specifically talking about Windows and Microsoft possibly forcing people to use the Windows store. It is not PC, it is Windows.

Also Microsoft does not own the hardware platform, which means they have no way of closing it down. They might try if they're ever desperate enough, but that'll fail miserably. Not that their current antics with W10 don't reek of desperation already.

Quoting: neowiz73MS has been trying so hard to be like Apple over the past 10 years. Why?, because Apple makes more money than MS, despite being a closed system end to end.

These numbers have very little to do with the relevant market segment, which is desktop/gaming computers. This is where Windows still dominates, and Mac shows no indication of becoming a real threat.

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Quoting: slaapliedjeIt was probably mine, don't worry I have enough for everyone to stroke.

Hope it was as good for you as it was for me.

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Quoting: FinnThread for the crashing issue here: http://community.playstarbound.com/threads/crash-to-desktop-on-linux.119340/ [External Link]

Why would Stadew Valley's issues be on playstarbound.com? What have I missed?

Chucklefish (starbound dev) published Stardew Valley and are helping port it with another company.

That explains it, thanks.

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Iiiinnteresting. *strokes goatee*

No really, I do think it looks interesting. Could be brilliant even. Like Grimrock but without trying to be as faithful to the classics. And I don't exactly sport a goatee. Don't know whose beard I was stroking just now... or why.

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Quoting: FinnThread for the crashing issue here: http://community.playstarbound.com/threads/crash-to-desktop-on-linux.119340/ [External Link]

Why would Stadew Valley's issues be on playstarbound.com? What have I missed?

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Quoting: SmalokiThe character looks "bland" by default because you can paint it any way you want.

The visual aspect is only part of the "blandness" though. I meant in a more general sense. I did notice the customization stuff but that just kinda proves that the character is generic and there simply to facilitate the gameplay. Or maybe not. These are just my impressions based on this article and a quick skim of the trailer.

Also, I'm not saying that this is necessarily a bad thing. Just an observation. Plenty of great games with generic characters out there.

Quoting: SmalokiAlso, the game is actually separated into floating islands. There's a clear distinction between levels, so while it might look more open than Octodad at first, it's actually just as linear.

Aw. I'm actually a bit disappointed if it's "just as linear." Certainly seems like there'd be more freedom in solving the puzzles. That's even one of the featured selling points.

Quoting: SmalokiAnd since you're not controlling your limbs separately, it's less frustrating to play.

That's nice. Octodad did feel like a bit of a gimmick, even if it was reasonably well executed.

EDIT: Must... fix... typo.

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Reminds me of Octodad, but that one's all about the silly story and always has clear objectives IIRC. Despite the slapstick and the occasional laughs I found the gameplay a bit frustrating.

This game on the other hand almost seems like it could be a bit too open and directionless. Even the playable character seems bland by design. Of course, the puzzles could be worth it. I'll have to check out some reviews. Or maybe wait for yours, once you're back from your trip.

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Quoting: SslaxxPeople at id still use Linux post-Carmack, huh? Hmmm. Not that it means much, but it is interesting to note.

The article states "a friend did that for him." Gneiting did the Vulkan part. The Linux friend could be this gentleman [External Link] if the github changelog is anything to go by.

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The name's gotta be a reference to ghosts 'n goblins. Or not. Seems cool anyway.

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