WRS Pit Stop - Chit Chat thread.

[kennythebomb]

It takes a long time to make games! I just hope it won't take TOO long with this new technology.

True, but I'd rather wait an extra year for an awesome game then put up with an inferior product in time for a holiday rush.

 

[Tyre King]

It seems sony still hasnt decided whether it will ship with a hd..

And this from little over two hours ago.................
By Paul Hales: Friday 10 June 2005, 20:04

SONY COMPUTER Entertainment boss Ken Kutaragi has suggested the upcoming Playstation 3 will come equipped with a hard disk. And the hard disk may come with Linux pre-installed.
Kutaragi is miffed that the likes of Nintendo and Microsoft won't call their consoles computers. Nintendo, he complains to Japanese site Impress PC Watch, "keeps telling the world their consoles are 'toys'," while Microsoft keeps calling the Xbox a "game machine".

"We're positioning the PS3 as a supercomputer", he says, "But people won't recognize it as a computer unless we call it a computer, so we're going to run an OS on it. In fact, the Cell can run multiple OSes. In order to run the OSes, we need a hard disk. So in order to declare that the PS3 is a computer, I think we'll have [the hard disk] preinstalled with Linux as a bonus.

Kutaragi said the PS3 will run operating systems as applications. "The kernel will be running on the Cell, and multiple OSes will be running on top of that as applications. Of course, the PS3 can run Linux. If Linux can run, so can Lindows. Other PC Operating Systems can run too, such as Windows and (Mac OS) Tiger, if the publishers want to do so. Maybe a new OS might come out," he adds.

He says that providing hard disk with the PS3 will permit the, um, console, to be used as a computer - for applications beyond gaming. Video editing and photo retouching are examples of applications that could be run on a Linux-powered PS3, he suggests.

It is not yet clear whether a hard disk will ship with the PS3 as standard or whether it will be and optional extra. "There are still some issues if the machine doesn't come with a hard disk," said Kutaragi. "We've added a 2.5-inch HDD bay so that users can add hard disks, such as 80GB and 120GB," he said.

The Xbox 360 is expected to ship with a 20GB hard drive as standard. It is not expected to be running Linux. µ

Still the debate rages!!!

Neil

 

[Studentdriver]

Happy Birthday to veilsidebr!


Oh, wait.....


Happy Birthday to ME as well!

 

[Kolyana]

And this from little over two hours ago.................
By Paul Hales: Friday 10 June 2005, 20:04

SONY COMPUTER Entertainment boss Ken Kutaragi has suggested the upcoming Playstation 3 will come equipped with a hard disk. And the hard disk may come with Linux pre-installed.
Kutaragi is miffed that the likes of Nintendo and Microsoft won't call their consoles computers. Nintendo, he complains to Japanese site Impress PC Watch, "keeps telling the world their consoles are 'toys'," while Microsoft keeps calling the Xbox a "game machine".

"We're positioning the PS3 as a supercomputer", he says, "But people won't recognize it as a computer unless we call it a computer, so we're going to run an OS on it. In fact, the Cell can run multiple OSes. In order to run the OSes, we need a hard disk. So in order to declare that the PS3 is a computer, I think we'll have [the hard disk] preinstalled with Linux as a bonus.

Kutaragi said the PS3 will run operating systems as applications. "The kernel will be running on the Cell, and multiple OSes will be running on top of that as applications. Of course, the PS3 can run Linux. If Linux can run, so can Lindows. Other PC Operating Systems can run too, such as Windows and (Mac OS) Tiger, if the publishers want to do so. Maybe a new OS might come out," he adds.

He says that providing hard disk with the PS3 will permit the, um, console, to be used as a computer - for applications beyond gaming. Video editing and photo retouching are examples of applications that could be run on a Linux-powered PS3, he suggests.

It is not yet clear whether a hard disk will ship with the PS3 as standard or whether it will be and optional extra. "There are still some issues if the machine doesn't come with a hard disk," said Kutaragi. "We've added a 2.5-inch HDD bay so that users can add hard disks, such as 80GB and 120GB," he said.

The Xbox 360 is expected to ship with a 20GB hard drive as standard. It is not expected to be running Linux. µ

Still the debate rages!!!

Neil

Now that's more like it!

 

[RedWolfRacer]

The Xbox 360 is expected to ship with a 20GB hard drive as standard. It is not expected to be running Linux. µ
Neil

OMG, an Xbox running Linux would be a slap in the face to microsoft, wouldn't it?? LOL

 

[Zero]

OMG, an Xbox running Linux would be a slap in the face to microsoft, wouldn't it?? LOL

XBox 360 will not have Linux, are you jokeing. It will run on some sort of windows software. Only Playstation has run anything Linux on a game console. Whoever said that is retarded, I'm sorry.

 

[RedWolfRacer]

XBox 360 will not have Linux, are you jokeing. It will run on some sort of windows software. Only Playstation has run anything Linux on a game console. Whoever said that is retarded, I'm sorry.

Maybe it won't run Linux out of the box, but...

And it was quoted from an article on line or in the news. It refers directly to the PS3's possibility of being packaged with a version of Linux or the kernal thereof. The statement "Though it will have a HDD, the X-box 360 is not slated to run Linux" (paraphrased) is for contrast.

Read all the details before replying, please! Just to avoid this confusion.

 

[kennythebomb]

OMG, an Xbox running Linux would be a slap in the face to microsoft, wouldn't it?? LOL

That *would* be hilarious

 

[Kent]

Welcome to my sunday night motegi race everyone.

Hope things are going well out there.

Any one here feel like having dinner with me?

What's for dinner?
Glad you asked.

 

[Iceman]

Looks great Kent . Identical to mine minus the pint of beer

 

[Kent]

In all honesty, I don't have a pint.

All I have are these rediculus poor man beers.
Well, sorta.

Here's the story lol...
I went into a gas station to get a 32oz and a pack of smokes.
Ended up seeing 6 packs of 10oz budwiesers for only $2.39.

Works out to be a great deal when you consider that the 32oz. next to it cost just as much.

 

[Kolyana]

Kent, you always get me thinking about my bloody bottle of red wine ... stop that!!!

Hey, I've got a question for you guys that stems from a conversation Brad and I were having (my b/f). He's getting more into GT4 since building me the cockpit and is a little more inclined to take an active interest when I get behind the wheel. Well the other day I was throwing something around Citta Di Arria and he wondered if real cars race this track just as fast.

Now firstly, I don't even know if this is a real track or just a real city with a hyperthetical track taken out of it, so I guess the question is a little more generalized; are there any tracks like Citta di Arria (close houses, narrow streets) that are raced in and if so do the cars really tear-ass around like they would a regular track?

 

[kennythebomb]

Kent, you always get me thinking about my bloody bottle of red wine ... stop that!!!

Hey, I've got a question for you guys that stems from a conversation Brad and I were having (my b/f). He's getting more into GT4 since building me the cockpit and is a little more inclined to take an active interest when I get behind the wheel. Well the other day I was throwing something around Citta Di Arria and he wondered if real cars race this track just as fast.

Now firstly, I don't even know if this is a real track or just a real city with a hyperthetical track taken out of it, so I guess the question is a little more generalized; are there any tracks like Citta di Arria (close houses, narrow streets) that are raced in and if so do the cars really tear-ass around like they would a regular track?

Those are real streets to the best of my knowledge. In fact, to my observations, all the courses that appear to be in a city are real streets - you could do a search and find people have walked Tokyo R246, Seattle, etc etc.

I'm sure SOMEBODY (not the WRS racer haha) would go through there that fast, but I don't think any professional association would sponsor an event of drivers running through a course like that at breakneck speeds.

 

[VEXD]

Those are real streets to the best of my knowledge. In fact, to my observations, all the courses that appear to be in a city are real streets - you could do a search and find people have walked Tokyo R246, Seattle, etc etc.

I'm sure SOMEBODY (not the WRS racer haha) would go through there that fast, but I don't think any professional association would sponsor an event of drivers running through a course like that at breakneck speeds.

That red word being the operative word here.

I was always under the impression that citta di aria was a ficticious place.... i may be wrong....

You could tell Brad to look up the isle of mann TT race videos Koly, they'll give him an insight into some stupid buggers travelling at 160MPH+ thru streets.

👍

 

[Rob23]

Kent, you always get me thinking about my bloody bottle of red wine ... stop that!!!

Hey, I've got a question for you guys that stems from a conversation Brad and I were having (my b/f). He's getting more into GT4 since building me the cockpit and is a little more inclined to take an active interest when I get behind the wheel. Well the other day I was throwing something around Citta Di Arria and he wondered if real cars race this track just as fast.

Now firstly, I don't even know if this is a real track or just a real city with a hyperthetical track taken out of it, so I guess the question is a little more generalized; are there any tracks like Citta di Arria (close houses, narrow streets) that are raced in and if so do the cars really tear-ass around like they would a regular track?

Costa di Amalfi is close to that track, as far as having the builings, etc.
Besides,the replays have some AWESOME views of the coast!

It is a fun track, especially the hills........anyone else know what im talking about? hhaha....Ill let you see that for yourself!
Its a blast!

 

[Kent]

I believe the real world track is there but I really don't know.

However, the key to it is what you mentioned about "as fast as"...

There is no way any one races any of the tracks in this game as fast in real life as we do in the game.

Look at Cote d Azure.

Schummy raced that grand prix and despite his finish, he took the fastest lap honors.

What was the fastest lap?
1'15.9??

I know for a fact that someone around here can beat that.

So yes, there are several real world tracks and yes, the coast may be one of them.
However, I doubt any racers in the real world can match the times we put down in races from gt4.

I'm sure we could slow it down to match them, but speeding up to match up means doing some really crazy racing.

Btw, sorry to get the red wine on your mind... but hell! if your boyfriend is around, maybe the red wine needs to get some time.

 

[Kolyana]

Thanks guys ... your views tend to echo my own, although @VexD ... I had completely forgotten about the Isle of Man TT Races ... motorbikes, yes, but actual streets, close knit villages and breakneck speeds? Absolutely. Crazy buggers

I was wondering, more specifically, if there was an obscure car racing event on streets such as Citi di Arria, or maybe some weird rally event.

 

[CrackHoor]

I was always under the impression that citta di aria was a ficticious place.... i may be wrong....

It's based on real streets in the city of Assisi, in the Umbria region of Italy. My girlfriend has been there, as soon as she saw me driving it she said "that's Assisi!". Here's the GT4 course traced out on a city map:

 

[Canoe]

Thanks for the map, Crack!

Always fun to see RL references.

 

[Kolyana]

Now THAT'S kick ass ... I *LOVE* how PD have added real life locations to GT4 and really put in a lot of effort to make them as authentic as possible.

If only there was a track builder as well ... I could have a ball racing on the streets of places where I've lived.

 

[Studentdriver]

Although this has nothing to do with the current discussion, I'd like to tell everyone that the 2005 JGTC Season Series, headed by eatsviper4lunch, is starting in exactly one week. There are currently 10 drivers in GT500, but there are only 9 drivers in GT300, and the teams will consist of a driver from each class, so we need at least another driver for GT300. So if anyone is interested in running in this series, follow the link!

2005 JGTC Season Series

 

[bleurabbit7]

If I wasn't tied up in the SCCA Challenge, I'd enter. I can't do 3 events at once. Would be fun though. Just not enough time for all of it.

 

[Kolyana]

*Signed

 

[the real 6c]

holy cow.....I go away and kolyana is now div 2!!?? sorry i missed the big promotion. Well anyway kids, I have been kinda busy the last few weeks and not having a computer where i am staying is cutting off communications with you guys. I hope to be back participating in the wrs soon. see you guys around.

 

[Lotrzyna]

Someone in here (not That Someone ) said that when he uses DS2 he drives with left analog stick. I use DS2 all the time (yeah i cant afford DFP) and since the beginning i use digital button o_O I just cant drive car in GT with that left stick its horrible, do u guys use stick or digital buttons ? (hmm they are analog after all i think ?...) I use left stick only for games lik DMC etc...

 

[Canoe]

Someone in here (not That Someone ) said that when he uses DS2 he drives with left analog stick. I use DS2 all the time (yeah i cant afford DFP) and since the beginning i use digital button o_O I just cant drive car in GT with that left stick its horrible, do u guys use stick or digital buttons ? (hmm they are analog after all i think ?...) I use left stick only for games lik DMC etc...

I always play with the knobs! A habit I developed from radio controlled racing.

I've tried the buttons, but they feel like on/off switches whenever I press them.

 

[azr|el.RB26]

Hey Guys,

I saw an old thread in another forum talking about a GTPlanet channel on EFNet. I hang out on Undernet constantly so I thought I'd start a new chan for the WRS and GTP just to idle in and discuss settings and technique. On Undernet I'll be in #WRS and #GTP, feel free to stop on by.

the most common servers to connect to are:

us.undernet.org
eu.undernet.org

Peace.

 

[kennythebomb]

Just had another interesting day at work (Subway)

Suddenly a group of like 10 high school age kids walk in, immediately increasing the noise level from 20dB to about 120dB. My co-worker, Priti, goes over there and tells them to quiet, so the bulk of them stand outside the door for a couple hours. A couple stay in, including this one pretty girl and some dudes. They order some stuff and go back outside the door. Then the pretty girl and one of the guys come back in, she's tugging him to the washroom because there is gum in his hair. So she jokingly asks me "Do you have any shampoo?" Since my co-worker was now in the backroom, I jokingly gestured to hand her the mayonnaise. Surprisingly, she grabs it and runs off to the bathroom with the guy before I can say anything. Now I'm wondering what's going on as they take awhile and their friends are making jokes about whats going on. I ask their friends to knock on the bathroom door and get my mayonnaise back. Meanwhile, these 2 other boys come in and order a sandwich, so I make it for them. Come time to pay, they REALIZE they have no money! So they are debating how to pay and where they left the wallet with $50 in it. Hearing the commotion my co-worker comes back to the front and motions for me to kill yet another large bug walking on the floor, out of sight to the customers. So as I'm trying to talk to the customers I'm inconspicuously trying to step on this bug, making little trips to try and catch it. I go back up to the counter, and as I lean back I hear a *crunch* and my co-worker goes "eww!" The two boys wonder whats going on so they lean over the side, see the dead bug and run out without paying. After a few minutes it is obvious they aren't coming back. About 15 minutes after going into the bathroom, the guy and the pretty girl come back out. My co-worker is still there and the girl hands me the mayonnaise and says "It helepd get it out!" I literally almost freak out, thankfully my co-worker didn't care to ask any questions. So as they are walking away I give away the sandwich to the pretty girl.

 

[TeamLosiRacer]

Man Chicago is a wierd place!

 

[kennythebomb]

Man Chicago is a wierd place!

I before e, except after 'w'.

Yeah and in this community we have kids paying with $100 bills and kids asking how much a small drink is and then walking away...