Alexius

Right. One of the first browsers to implement tabbed browsing was Safari on the Mac. So, somebody copied somebody, eh?

I happen to disagree. I actually think that most programs that can run in PC either have a higher-end FREEWARE version that was created with the same quality as the Mac OS was created with on the Mac, or the same program is available for that operating system. I was in the same mindset you were in when I first went to buy a Mac, but now I've learned that there is really no difference between both OSs in regards to compatibility. I run Microsoft Office, MSN Messenger, VLC Media Player, Adobe Photoshop, and much other Multi-OS programs on my Mac as it is. In regards to games: almost any game you see for PC is available for Mac. Check it out for yourselves: http://www.apple.com/search/games For more information about why you should Switch: http://www.apple.com/mac/

Final Fantasy 3, all the way.

I still haven't had a chance to move my website over to Xisto just yet, but here is my blog: http://alexius.buildtolearn.net/

If you are using a CSS to display your current style, use CSSTweak (search for it on Google) to decrease its size. The size of the CSS can make a big difference in loading time.

The only reason it holds a monopoly over such a large amount of users is that it comes preloaded with all PCs, and since they are the majority of all operating systems used (that is, Windows PCs to clarify) people do not really bother on finding another browser when theirs seems to work alright. Alright, however, doesn't cut the cake.The fonts in IE suck... it needs anti-aliased font (as somebody had said earlier). Additionally, it needs to load webpages with a W3C Standard so that instead of screwing up webpages that don't write styles specificially to work in IE, all webdesigners require less code to complete a webpage.This is coming from a webdesigner who had to spend around 20 more hours on his CSS to actually get his site working 95% well in IE, while in Safari, Firefox, and Camino, it runs perfectly.

You're telling me that you're willing to pay 6$ a month so you can join a community that has become obsessed with the idea that anyone who's better than them are modders, and that the only thing worth playing Halo for is for an extra level? No offence, but global competition like that drains all of the fun from a game - that's not even considering the price you're comparing at... 0$ to 6$ a month.

Wow. People never actually realized that, like all OS features that are non-Mac, Linux programmers had copied this idea from Apple and their latest MacBook Pro notebook. It contains a sudden motion sensor that detects sudden movement and turns off the harddrive. Programmers had decided to use this so that whenever you "smack" your MacBook, it will change desktops. (Link - http://gizmodo.com/176255/smackbook-pro). Also, there is something known as the MacBook Lightsabre, where this motion sensor can equally be used to create appropriate lightsabre sounds, as if you were swinging around a lightsabre. (Link - http://gizmodo.com/175802/matt-haughey-macsaber-video).

I thought that the "Alchemist" was actually a very well-written book. I suppose that if you think that you don't come from any of his books changed, even if it is just a slight amount, then you must obviously not understand any of his novels...if there any others other than the "Alcheimst."Mainly, people tend to hate or fear what they don't understand... I found that the "Alchemist" represented, quite metaphorically and with an underlying meaning, a way to enjoy life, and to find true enlightenment and happiness. I found it very enjoyable.That's just my opinion, however.

It seems more and more that Google is beginning to monopolize the industry.

To the person who said that Gmail is secure, I'd have to disagree with you. It can be hacked and your files can be taken just as easily as it can be from the site stated above.

Yes. That is true, to a degree. It can cause destruction, but this is only because of human greed and human nature. In actual fact, just like anything else, nuclear fission can either be a weapon or be used for good. Nuclear fission could create energy for the general populace, or of course if it is left going in an uncontrolled reaction, it will cause a destruction seen in Hiroshima. Overall, technology is technology - even if we unlearn this technology, we will eventually invent something just as deadly.

Right. That's definately not a rip-off of the iPod. Yeah. It just has a circular pad, with a centre button, and a play/pause button, and a back button on either side. Yeah...and I forgot the clear pearl theme look. The funny thing is is that Microsoft, like it always does, is copying Apple. Apple's new iPod that is being released this fall will have all these features that this so-called "iPod killer" will have PLUS much more (internet iTunes surfing and more). Just like Windows Vista copying Mac OS X, it is simply an immitation, but I think, however, this time this "iPod killer" will lose. The iPod has generated a whole cult that no Mp3 player to this date, even though there are many with MUCH more features than it, can kill. Sorry. The iPod rules.

I'd have to say that the most enjoyable and engaging multiplayer game is most likely Halo 2. I know its basically the cliche of all multiplayer gaming, but I'd have to agree with its efficiency at engaging the player for hours on end... the problem is just that. I always tend to play a bit longer than I should be when I do play it!Xbox Live...however...sucks. I'd recomment the free XBConnect if you do consider playing it.

Why not just used the Apple-released Boot Camp that is freeware? It allows you to dual-boot Windows XP, instead of slowly try to emulate it natively.

It most likely simply tweaks protocols and different network options to provide the best path for information to past in and out of your computer and to the network. Most freeware programs can do the same. I highly doubt, however, that this program could make the internet 500 times faster. Yes, this program will make my internet go 4,000 mbs. (Sarcasm)

Yes, I had forgotten to include that. Thank you.Next up...Nuclear Fusion! Heh.

GiMP is most likely the best graphic-editing program for its price ($0.00). I haven't had the chance to try it, since my interests required me to go out and purchase Adobe Photoshop for my Mac, but all in all, for attempting to get as close as possible to the power of Photoshop, I suggest GiMP from what I have read on the internet.

I was bored on Friday the Thirteenth, and as far as I can see I came out alright....

Nuclear Fission is the process by how nuclear reactors and nuclear atomic bombs (basically an uncontrolled nuclear reactor that is left to explode) work. Generally, at the quantum level, all atoms have both a strong nuclear force, pushing inward, and another force that pushes outward. The nuclear force is the force that pulls electrons towards the nucleus of an atom and allows them to continuously circle and orbit this same nucleus. This is why electrons (with a negative charge), and protons (with a positive charge), do not repel as we would imagine would normally occur with a positively and negatively charged magnet when held near eachother. However, let's say we fire a neutron (with no electrical charge) towards the nucleus of an atom. Since the strong nuclear force only acts on, let's say, protons or electrons that are near the nucleus with electric charges, the neutron would reach the nucleus of the atom and thus be absorbed by it. Uranium-235 is the material generally used in atomic bombs. This is because it is generally on the cusp between almost-equal strong nuclear and the force that pushes outwards. If a neutron was to be fired into the atom of enriched uranium-235, it would become a uranium-236 atom since the neutron is absorbed into the nucleus of the atom. When a critical mass of uranium-236 is present, the nucleus and atom becomes unstable, so the nucleus splits into two different nuclei of new different elements (i.e. Kr-92, and Ba-141). Fast-moving lighter elements (the fission products created), and these now released free neutrons are no longer being pushed by a strong nuclear force that is equal to the outward-pushing force, but instead the outward-pushing force is now stronger. Thus, all of this energy and these free-moving elements/neutrons burst outward in a tremendous amount of force, energy, and power: thus the atomic bomb. Because of the neutron hitting the nucleus, this also starts a chain reaction: three neutrons are relased from this reaction, which almost instantaneously transforms over to nine released neutrons, and then gradually going from nine to 27...81...243...n(3) and so on...each successive release of neutrons equal to three times the previous amount. This tremendous amount of energy release, as stated above, is what makes nuclear fission in its uncontroled state so powerful and destructive. I'm not sure if I fully explained all of the fundamental information regarding nuclear fission, so if there any other questions regarding it, please ask.

I happen to agree, but only slightly. Oblivion is an amazing roleplaying game. It had far bypassed any expectations I had of it. However, there are some "old-school" RPGs which I still think far exceed the amount of setting, story, and gameplay quality and functionality of Oblivion. Such games, in my opinion, include Tales of Phantasia (SNES), Final Fantasy 6/3 (the one with Kefka, SNES), and Golden Sun (GBA).

High definition is slowly phasing into modern common use in home theatre systems across North America. It is only a matter of time with the dawn of Blu-Ray and HDDVD that HD T.V.'s will be the only ones available for purchase. Just wait. So, yes, I do think Wii should have HD support. However, since I think Nintendo has always and is simply a child-orientated company, I would never buy a Wii in my life.-Alex

Internet Explorer is a really unstable and bad browser. You can obviously see with this latest beta installment that they obviously copied the Firefox interface (smaller, long toolbar where only crystal-like icons are displayed for navigation). As well, the fonts, absence of extra features and plug-in compatibility, and overall browser-feeling of the browser makes it, to me, the least-rated browser of the ones you can currently find on the internet. At the moment, the browser that I found to have had the best internet navigation experience was the pre-loaded Safari browser that comes with Mac OS X. Additionally, Camino for Mac OS X has a very similar browser experience. If you're not on Mac OS X, I'd suggest Firefox.

The phpBB 3 beta system was just released several days ago. It is, by far, the best forum system I've ever used. It far surpasses the vBulletin, and it is only in its beta stage! Take a look at it at https://www.phpbb.com/ (it should be under the news/announcements sidebar on the front page). The ergonomics and newly-improved interface of the system makes it a much easier-, and funner-to-use system for forum-browsing and forum-administrating. Here's a screenshot of the administration panel: Notice from serverph: merged with EXISTING thread of same topic. use the FORUM search to avoid duplicate threads of same topic. or use the Xisto search plugin for firefox.http://forums.xisto.com/topic/37456-repost-Xisto-search-plug-in-for-mozilla-firefox-make-fluid-searches-on-Xisto-originally-by-me/ also, edited image as thumbnail for distorting page in lower screen resolutions.

I own both a PC and Mac. I think that both of the latest operating systems, Windows XP and Mac OS X, have their pros and cons. The fact that with my school work, sometimes Windows applications are required, the PC is sometimes needed for that regard. On the other hand, my Mac is an amazing resource of organization of documents, has an amazing GUI that is very ergonomical, and of course has a very large amount of pre-loaded applications that serve any need. With the additional purchase of Microsoft Office for the Mac, my Mac and PC serve me side-by-side, and because of their easy ability to be networked together, a simple click can allow me to share documents for my work and my schoolwork.I suggest both operating systems for the average person.-Alex