Holy $#@!... the next version of Windows is going to be based on OSX!!!

Yes, Microsoft bought an OSX license.

Over the last few days I've been working quite a bit with Java. One major project, which is pretty much finished, is my columns clone, that I'm calling towers. you can play towers by clicking here. Also another project, and much less significant in it's completeness, is my isometric map system. Pretty much the only working part of the game is a ( Read more... )

I'm getting a DS!

I know I want to get:
- Super Mario 64 DS,
- Black and White Creatures (when it comes out), and
- The Final Fantasy III remake (also when it comes out)

... a few other's looked pretty spiffy too.

For those of you who have DS's what games do you recommend, and what do you know (eg. like or dislike) about the games I've listed

Update 2/12/06:
This Is My Life, RatedLife:

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My computer science professor's concepts of machine readable data files is astounding.

"...It's not human readable. Open it up in a text editor, and you will die!"

Esk has begun a new production of the verge-community-based comics of nerds3 christening this new series Namtar. As of this writing the main site is not yet fully functioning. Though there is hope! The famed php-god, McGrue, works ever dilligently to pump out the code to make the site a masterpiece. Currently the forums are working and are awaiting ( Read more... )

I had my last final for the quarter yesterday! It's spring break now! YESSS ( Read more... )

Austin has gotten me completely hooked on the NetHack RPG. It seriously one of the most interesting/addicting games I've ever played. What it lacks graphically, it makes up with intrigue.

I really need to get back to studying for my finals though. No classes tomorrow! Too bad most of it will be spent working on my drafting final.

I've been experimenting a little with python recently, and I'm actually quite impressed with how clean and organized the code is. Very interesting. I've also been looking into pygame a bit, even looking into ika a little too ( Read more... )

Finally after the seemingly endless battle between the dark brainwashing balrogs of our society, (The public school system) and myself, the school year is finally over. And only as a birthday present. It IS my birthday today, which is awesome. Who knows maybe I'll find a ring of power... or kill someone for it. Then be driven into the misty ( Read more... )