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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Digital Game Stores

« Last post by lanux128 on December 29, 2009, 08:47 PM »

Right now, I just moved interstate, and started a new job, so I have my hands full just getting my NANY entry done!  I didn't know that about CD Projekt- I updated the entry.  Interesting that the Witcher is available on every platform but GoG.

-wraith808 (December 29, 2009, 11:38 AM)

good luck on the new job! incidentally Steam is the only digital distribution system that i am using actively. i looked through GoG's catalogue as well and found some oldies that i'd love to replay if and when i have the time.

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General Software Discussion / Re: copy itunes to another computer- free program needed

« Last post by lanux128 on December 29, 2009, 06:58 AM »

i don't use iTunes but have noticed these articles from Lifehacker, maybe they could give you some pointers.

• http://lifehacker.co...ry-to-a-new-computer
• http://lifehacker.co...-library-data-intact
• http://lifehacker.co...to-an-external-drive

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Digital Game Stores

« Last post by lanux128 on December 29, 2009, 06:39 AM »

nice write-up, wraith808. it is very useful and will definitely come in handy. hopefully you can continue with other distributors when you have the time. btw, GoG.com is run by CD Projekt, known for their recent hit, The Witcher^w.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Torchlight 50% off until Monday at Steam

« Last post by lanux128 on December 28, 2009, 05:04 AM »

I might have purchased it for $5 but I missed it. Rats!

-Deozaan (December 27, 2009, 07:37 PM)

check this guy out. "I just bought 9 copies of Torchlight".

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General Software Discussion / Re: software to draw network map

« Last post by lanux128 on December 27, 2009, 09:57 PM »

you can also try Gliffy but it is online only.


• http://www.gliffy.com/

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Torchlight 50% off until Monday at Steam

« Last post by lanux128 on December 26, 2009, 11:56 PM »

you can't go wrong with five bucks, this game was being sold for $20 a week ago. that itself represent a fantastic bargain.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Microsoft is giving away Tinker for free

« Last post by lanux128 on December 26, 2009, 11:12 PM »

Steam is one of the better platform for digital distribution out there and they have quickly carved out a niche for themselves. that's one of the reason why they lead the market.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Who's who and where?

« Last post by lanux128 on December 26, 2009, 11:04 PM »

for Steam i've already added you as my buddy. you can also join the DonationCoder (DC) group, some of us are already there. though i'm not sure how the invite works. maybe Deozaan can help you.


• http://steamcommunit...d/103582791430253502

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Pre-Release: Page Countster

« Last post by lanux128 on December 26, 2009, 11:41 AM »

Page Countster gets a mention here.

• http://www.portablef...18&ts=1261811602

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Amanita Design Christmas Pack (Samorost & Machinarium)

« Last post by lanux128 on December 26, 2009, 11:17 AM »

I'm having a problem, though, and wonder if anyone else has experienced it, too.  As soon as I make the first click in the third screen, my computer crashes.  I have tried this several times, and have unchecked the full screen option.  Is this a known bug?  If not, are there any suggestions for how I can get this to work?

-momonan (December 26, 2009, 08:33 AM)

since the game is based on Adobe Flash, you can try updating your version of Flash.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Gothic 2 mod team looking for help with English translations

« Last post by lanux128 on December 24, 2009, 01:04 PM »

just for posterity: the translation work went very well and the team have released the English version of their popular mod: Velaya - Tale of a Warrior. check out the screenshots here.

• http://forum.worldof...wthread.php?t=732368

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Living Room / Re: Simple problem, is there a simple answer?

« Last post by lanux128 on December 24, 2009, 03:22 AM »

something like Process Explorer could give a better picture of what's running from which folder. you can also post the screenshot of that process explorer window here for someone to take a look at. plus as Target mentioned, use a startup manager tool (e.g Startup Control Panel) to identify if there is any new uninvited guest hitching a ride.

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General Software Discussion / Re: CNet: Utilities Starter Kit - Software Roundup

« Last post by lanux128 on December 24, 2009, 02:42 AM »

Similar to Find and Run Robot, its system search wasn't quite as in-depth, but its default interface is larger and easier to read.

-article

shouldn't it read "Unlike Find and Run Robot, its system search wasn't quite as in-depth..." ?

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DC Gamer Club / bit-tech.net - Top 10 Games of The Year 2009

« Last post by lanux128 on December 24, 2009, 02:10 AM »

bit-tech.net have compiled their year-end customary Top 10 Games of The Year for 2009. you can read about it or take a peek at the spoilers if you're feeling lazy. so how many from the list have you played? you can post your own list of some of the better games to come out in 2009.

the list

in descending order

* Machinarium
* Arma II
Empire: Total War
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II
Shattered Horizon
Mirror’s Edge PC
Borderlands
Dragon Age: Origins
Left 4 Dead 2
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Modern Warfare 2

* joint tenth

• http://www.bit-tech....s-of-the-year-2009/1

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Older Newsletters / Re: --> Newsletter for December 22nd, 2009 - "NANY EVE"

« Last post by lanux128 on December 24, 2009, 01:43 AM »

here's a peek into the future - http://www.newsoffut...bout_the_future.html

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Living Room / Re: I'm Going to HELL! Please feel sorry for me... :(

« Last post by lanux128 on December 24, 2009, 01:14 AM »

That means that I have no more "slow" internet speed at 10 Mbps with unlimited bandwidth for less than $30 USD... (Yep... that's the slow one where I live now... but only for another couple days...)

-Renegade (November 09, 2009, 11:28 AM)

do you have a url to one of the ISP's advertisement? this will be a good way to rub it in on the local ISPs here.

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Torchlight 50% off until Monday at Steam

« Last post by lanux128 on December 24, 2009, 01:14 AM »

fwiw, the 50% offer is now extended until the 3rd of January but as Lashiec noted on the other thread, it's best to wait until the last day.

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General Software Discussion / Re: How to manage Firefox Smart Location Bar?

« Last post by lanux128 on December 24, 2009, 12:02 AM »

in a rare sense of vanity, the location bar in Firefox 3 is called the 'awesomebar' so do a search on that as well.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: The Steam Holiday Sale

« Last post by lanux128 on December 22, 2009, 09:09 PM »

hehe.. Steam is quite famous for its xmas sale. one of today's special is Defense Grid: The Awakening which is 75% off. i'm still holding out for Deus Ex: GOTY edition.

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Living Room / Re: How Success Killed Duke Nukem - A heartbreaking story of developer failure

« Last post by lanux128 on December 22, 2009, 08:38 PM »

a good insight on the whole operations. blowing $20million on the project and still without an end, that is telling something. i wonder what happened to ken silverman who wrote the original Build engine?

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General Software Discussion / Re: Alternatives to Daemon Tools?

« Last post by lanux128 on December 21, 2009, 11:09 PM »

you can also try Alcohol 52% Free Edition which is the lesser version of 120% and is for private, non-commercial, single home computer use. This version allows creation of only 6 virtual drives while the retail version supports up to 31 virtual drives.
   
• http://www.free-down...hol_52__Free_Edition

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DC Gamer Club / Re: Torchlight 50% off until Monday at Steam

« Last post by lanux128 on December 20, 2009, 02:10 AM »

here's a recent review of this game from 2404.org, they gave the game a respectable 8.2 from a possible 10.

• http://www.2404.org/...ws/torchlight-review

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DC Gamer Club / Torchlight 50% off until Monday at Steam

« Last post by lanux128 on December 19, 2009, 03:45 AM »

Torchlight is an action RPG à la Diablo, however it's single-player only.



• http://store.steampowered.com/app/41500/

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Amanita Design Christmas Pack (Samorost & Machinarium)

« Last post by lanux128 on December 17, 2009, 08:50 PM »

a fantastic deal for fantastic games. i tried the Machinarium demo some time back but hadn't the time to commit, now seems to be a good time. thanks for the heads-up, Lashiec.

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: GOG.com Holiday Surprise

« Last post by lanux128 on December 17, 2009, 12:02 PM »

this might be common knowledge but there are some other oldies available for gratis at GOG. check out the link.



• http://www.gog.com/e...earch/sort/price/000