Comments for Main Screen Turn On http://chrisleiker.net Occasional semi-rational thoughts of the world. Tue, 05 May 2009 04:38:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on X-Men Origins: Wolverine, A Slightly Biased Review by Amanda http://chrisleiker.net/2009/05/03/x-men-origins-wolverine-a-slightly-biased-review/#comment-434 Amanda Tue, 05 May 2009 04:38:44 +0000 http://chrisleiker.net/?p=360#comment-434 I was completely lost on how "Jimmy" transitioned into "Logan"! But other than that, this movie was awesome! (Although I've never read the comics!) I was completely lost on how “Jimmy” transitioned into “Logan”! But other than that, this movie was awesome! (Although I’ve never read the comics!)

]]> Comment on How to win thesises and influence arguments by kfedwards88 http://chrisleiker.net/2009/04/29/how-to-win-thesises-and-influence-arguments/#comment-433 kfedwards88 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:25:27 +0000 http://chrisleiker.wordpress.com/?p=358#comment-433 That's one way to encapsulate our Senior Thesis experience. I would argue that the first thing shouldn't be "Have a Big Ego;" it should be "Know Your Shit." I knew my paper inside and out, upside down, and backwards. I was demolished in the defense, but that's because I have issues with standing my ground. I've decided that thesis presentations aren't the best for how philosophy presentations should go. Take the time to submit a paper to a conference. That's a fabulous experience. They tried to tear apart my paper in OK, but they also gave me great suggestions on how to improve it! That’s one way to encapsulate our Senior Thesis experience. I would argue that the first thing shouldn’t be “Have a Big Ego;” it should be “Know Your Shit.” I knew my paper inside and out, upside down, and backwards. I was demolished in the defense, but that’s because I have issues with standing my ground.

I’ve decided that thesis presentations aren’t the best for how philosophy presentations should go. Take the time to submit a paper to a conference. That’s a fabulous experience. They tried to tear apart my paper in OK, but they also gave me great suggestions on how to improve it!

]]> Comment on The Authority of Metaphor by Amanda http://chrisleiker.net/2009/02/26/the-authority-of-metaphor/#comment-427 Amanda Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:46:18 +0000 http://chrisleiker.net/?p=334#comment-427 You're definitely in a Tramel class :P You’re definitely in a Tramel class :P

]]> Comment on How Intelligent Design fails by ophalm http://chrisleiker.net/2009/02/16/how-intelligent-design-fails/#comment-421 ophalm Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:03:24 +0000 http://chrisleiker.wordpress.com/?p=321#comment-421 http://jatom82.wordpress.com/2009/02/14/intelligent-design-whats-the-problem/ thought you'd be interesting, I am discussing ID with an ID guy on that blog, he's attacking from a different angle that you're discussing! I like your work though :) http://jatom82.wordpress.com/2009/02/14/intelligent-design-whats-the-problem/

thought you’d be interesting, I am discussing ID with an ID guy on that blog, he’s attacking from a different angle that you’re discussing!

I like your work though :)

]]> Comment on What is SecuRom? by talkjack http://chrisleiker.net/2007/09/13/what-is-securom/#comment-420 talkjack Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:35:17 +0000 http://chrisleiker.net/2007/09/13/what-is-securom/#comment-420 Sad to say, the current trend for aggressive DRM does discourage buying PC games. The message seems to be that some companies value money more than honest customers. Ironically DRM is reducing the size of the games market right now. ... Talkjack Sad to say, the current trend for aggressive DRM does discourage buying PC games. The message seems to be that some companies value money more than honest customers. Ironically DRM is reducing the size of the games market right now.

… Talkjack

]]> Comment on Sony’s Portable Reader System by Chris http://chrisleiker.net/2007/08/26/sonys-portable-reader-system/#comment-416 Chris Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:10:40 +0000 http://chrisleiker.wordpress.com/2007/08/26/sonys-portable-reader-system/#comment-416 Robert, The easiest way to figure out adding content is a simple google search, there's plenty of community sites on converting as well as additional software for the windows-challanged. Robert,
The easiest way to figure out adding content is a simple google search, there’s plenty of community sites on converting as well as additional software for the windows-challanged.

]]> Comment on Sony’s Portable Reader System by Robert Dye http://chrisleiker.net/2007/08/26/sonys-portable-reader-system/#comment-414 Robert Dye Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:49:43 +0000 http://chrisleiker.wordpress.com/2007/08/26/sonys-portable-reader-system/#comment-414 Chris, Sorry about doing this this way, but I could not find your email link. I just bought a Sony Reader 700, and I'm very much on the steep part of the learning curve. I have managed to get one book into .lrf format and into the Reader, but I don't seem able to replicate th efeat. I was hoping you might have some expertise to share. Thanks! Rob Chris,

Sorry about doing this this way, but I could not find your email link.

I just bought a Sony Reader 700, and I’m very much on the steep part of the learning curve.

I have managed to get one book into .lrf format and into the Reader, but I don’t seem able to replicate th efeat.

I was hoping you might have some expertise to share.

Thanks!

Rob

]]> Comment on What is SecuRom? by Silver Arrows http://chrisleiker.net/2007/09/13/what-is-securom/#comment-370 Silver Arrows Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:33:37 +0000 http://chrisleiker.net/2007/09/13/what-is-securom/#comment-370 I completely agree with you. What right do software publishers have to tell me whether or not I can have burning software installed on my PC? Last time I checked, making backup copies is perfectly legal in the UK and most other countries and any company who chooses to take that right away from me is not worthy of my hard-earned cash! I fully agree that a boycott of securom-infected products is the only way to get the message home, but as adults, that won't really work, because the kids will always buy the games regardless - 'I really MUST have that game, Mummy!'. What these publishers dont realise is that securom and its ilk actually ENCOURAGES piracy, because it pushes frustrated genuine customers away from buying legitimate - but infected - software, and towards getting the warez version which at least doesnt screw up your PC. Too bad for publishers I guess :) I completely agree with you. What right do software publishers have to tell me whether or not I can have burning software installed on my PC? Last time I checked, making backup copies is perfectly legal in the UK and most other countries and any company who chooses to take that right away from me is not worthy of my hard-earned cash! I fully agree that a boycott of securom-infected products is the only way to get the message home, but as adults, that won’t really work, because the kids will always buy the games regardless – ‘I really MUST have that game, Mummy!’. What these publishers dont realise is that securom and its ilk actually ENCOURAGES piracy, because it pushes frustrated genuine customers away from buying legitimate – but infected – software, and towards getting the warez version which at least doesnt screw up your PC. Too bad for publishers I guess :)

]]> Comment on connect360: the poor mans Apple TV by adam http://chrisleiker.net/2008/02/10/connect360-the-poor-mans-apple-tv/#comment-362 adam Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:57:52 +0000 http://chrisleiker.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-362 I have been using this for a while, and it works great! I just wish it would work with iTunes-downloaded podcasts. I have been using this for a while, and it works great! I just wish it would work with iTunes-downloaded podcasts.

]]> Comment on Mozy: A trial run by Siena http://chrisleiker.net/2008/02/07/mozy-a-trial-run/#comment-361 Siena Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:02:20 +0000 http://chrisleiker.wordpress.com/?p=225#comment-361 You should also try docoom (www.docoom.com), because for just 2 euros each month (2,60$) you can have 10 GB of storage without any restrictions of bandwidth. You can also install it in any PC you want and it's very fast and easy to use. I begun with Mozy, but now I'm very happy with docoom, specially when my computer crashed and I could have all my photographs back in just few minutes. You should also try docoom (www.docoom.com), because for just 2 euros each month (2,60$) you can have 10 GB of storage without any restrictions of bandwidth. You can also install it in any PC you want and it’s very fast and easy to use.

I begun with Mozy, but now I’m very happy with docoom, specially when my computer crashed and I could have all my photographs back in just few minutes.

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