Comments for Fnarg blog http://blog.fnarg.com Me against the world Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:01:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on English, motherfucker, do you speak it ? by Bit Burn http://blog.fnarg.com/2010/06/english-motherfucker-do-you-speak-it/#comment-2 Bit Burn Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:01:28 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/?p=9#comment-2 Well, since I am the first mutha fucka to comment on your shitty WP blog I would like to say this: Suck me dry, bitch. Well, since I am the first mutha fucka to comment on your shitty WP blog I would like to say this: Suck me dry, bitch.

]]> Comment on Fuck Creative Labs, Fuck the Sound Blaster, and Fuck You if you buy one! by Fuck Creative http://blog.fnarg.com/2008/03/fuck-creative-labs-fuck-the-sound-blaster-and-fuck-you-if-you-buy-one/#comment-89 Fuck Creative Thu, 06 May 2010 04:31:13 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2008/03/29/fuck-creative-labs-fuck-the-sound-blaster-and-fuck-you-if-you-buy-one/#comment-89 Creative Technology deserves to suffer Creative Technology deserves to suffer

]]> Comment on Retro PC gaming by Ender http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/05/retro-pc-gaming/#comment-22 Ender Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:26:32 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/05/20/from-windows-95-to-xp-worse-or-better/#comment-22 Hello Bill, i am currently working on my own Retro PC. i have a 3DFX video card and a very cool CyberStuff CyberStick and an old Compaq Deskpro thta i will be using. I thought about using Win 3.11 WFW ad i heard a rumor that there is an XP mod for it. this would give you many features of xp while keeping the old OS for retro gaming. you gave me some inspiration to start working on this again. i have not touched it since i got the parts. thanks alot!! Hello Bill,
i am currently working on my own Retro PC. i have a 3DFX video card and a very cool CyberStuff CyberStick and an old Compaq Deskpro thta i will be using. I thought about using Win 3.11 WFW ad i heard a rumor that there is an XP mod for it. this would give you many features of xp while keeping the old OS for retro gaming. you gave me some inspiration to start working on this again. i have not touched it since i got the parts. thanks alot!!

]]> Comment on Fuck Creative Labs, Fuck the Sound Blaster, and Fuck You if you buy one! by Billco http://blog.fnarg.com/2008/03/fuck-creative-labs-fuck-the-sound-blaster-and-fuck-you-if-you-buy-one/#comment-88 Billco Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:53:12 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2008/03/29/fuck-creative-labs-fuck-the-sound-blaster-and-fuck-you-if-you-buy-one/#comment-88 This does not surprise me in the slightest. I can't think of any PC hardware manufacturer that even begins to understand the meaning of "customer service". Warranties are an American tradition, a fuzzy one at that, and Creative is well-anchored in Singapore, where they are free to abuse the global market at will without any (legal) retribution. It is safe to assume that had you bought a $500+ set of speakers from a genuine audio dealer, they would have helped you out. It's not exactly rocket science to repair a speaker, in your case it was most likely the amplifier that quit, which often times is caused by a blown fuse. Even the more serious problems are a simple matter of swapping out fuses/capacitors, or resoldering a loose input terminal. Electronically speaking, speakers are very simple systems. Their sound output is a complex science, but the nuts and volts driving them are almost trivial. These things take mere minutes for a qualified technician to repair, representing maybe $30-40 of their time and a few inexpensive parts, but for an outfit like Creative that $40 in labor probably exceeds the total cost of a new unit. That's why electronics manufacturers typically ship a replacement unit instead of repairing the broken one. Instead, they flog them off to a subcontractor to patch up and sell them off as refurbs. They're a dirty company, but that is true of a large proportion of today's electronics manufacturers. Not only do they build things ultra cheaply, but they fail to fix them when the gadgets break prematurely. As long as it survives past the warranty expiration, they consider it a success. Capitalism gone wrong, ladies and gentlemen! This does not surprise me in the slightest. I can’t think of any PC hardware manufacturer that even begins to understand the meaning of “customer service”. Warranties are an American tradition, a fuzzy one at that, and Creative is well-anchored in Singapore, where they are free to abuse the global market at will without any (legal) retribution.

It is safe to assume that had you bought a $500+ set of speakers from a genuine audio dealer, they would have helped you out. It’s not exactly rocket science to repair a speaker, in your case it was most likely the amplifier that quit, which often times is caused by a blown fuse.

Even the more serious problems are a simple matter of swapping out fuses/capacitors, or resoldering a loose input terminal. Electronically speaking, speakers are very simple systems. Their sound output is a complex science, but the nuts and volts driving them are almost trivial. These things take mere minutes for a qualified technician to repair, representing maybe $30-40 of their time and a few inexpensive parts, but for an outfit like Creative that $40 in labor probably exceeds the total cost of a new unit. That’s why electronics manufacturers typically ship a replacement unit instead of repairing the broken one. Instead, they flog them off to a subcontractor to patch up and sell them off as refurbs.

They’re a dirty company, but that is true of a large proportion of today’s electronics manufacturers. Not only do they build things ultra cheaply, but they fail to fix them when the gadgets break prematurely. As long as it survives past the warranty expiration, they consider it a success. Capitalism gone wrong, ladies and gentlemen!

]]> Comment on Fuck Creative Labs, Fuck the Sound Blaster, and Fuck You if you buy one! by Daryn Kiely http://blog.fnarg.com/2008/03/fuck-creative-labs-fuck-the-sound-blaster-and-fuck-you-if-you-buy-one/#comment-87 Daryn Kiely Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:16:18 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2008/03/29/fuck-creative-labs-fuck-the-sound-blaster-and-fuck-you-if-you-buy-one/#comment-87 To your point, they do drop support of old products. I have a 3 year old set of speakers that quit working. Here was their reply: Dear Daryn, Thank you for writing in to Creative Support Services; I appreciate the opportunity to assist you. I understand that you would like to repair your GigaWorks S750 Speaker System. Unfortunately, due to lack of spare parts we won't be able to repair your Speaker System. We could replace it; however since your Speaker System has already exceeded its one (1) year warranty period, sending it for replacement would cost you as much as a brand new set of Speaker System. I would like to recommend that you visit our Creative Outlet Store for interesting great deals to replace your product. Get big savings at a limited time offer on our various range of Specials, Refurbished, Clearance products at http://us.creative.com/shop/shopcategory.asp?category=84&. Alternatively, you can check out our newest products at http://us.creative.com/products/ . Grab one today and continue to enjoy your Creative experience! If you still require assistance, please reply to this email with any previous correspondence to ensure the quickest and most accurate service. To your point, they do drop support of old products. I have a 3 year old set of speakers that quit working. Here was their reply:

Dear Daryn,
Thank you for writing in to Creative Support Services; I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

I understand that you would like to repair your GigaWorks S750 Speaker System.

Unfortunately, due to lack of spare parts we won’t be able to repair your Speaker System. We could replace it; however since your Speaker System has already exceeded its one (1) year warranty period, sending it for replacement would cost you as much as a brand new set of Speaker System.
I would like to recommend that you visit our Creative Outlet Store for interesting great deals to replace your product. Get big savings at a limited time offer on our various range of Specials, Refurbished, Clearance products at http://us.creative.com/shop/shopcategory.asp?category=84&.
Alternatively, you can check out our newest products at http://us.creative.com/products/ . Grab one today and continue to enjoy your Creative experience!
If you still require assistance, please reply to this email with any previous correspondence to ensure the quickest and most accurate service.

]]> Comment on Synergy for multi-PC goodness by Jane Goody http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/04/synergy-for-multi-pc-goodness/#comment-11 Jane Goody Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:56:05 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/04/29/synergy-for-multi-pc-goodness/#comment-11 Not that I'm impressed a lot, but this is a lot more than I expected for when I found a link on Digg telling that the info is awesome. Thanks. Not that I’m impressed a lot, but this is a lot more than I expected for when I found a link on Digg telling that the info is awesome. Thanks.

]]> Comment on The sad tale of a great game covered in shit by Billco http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/08/the-sad-tale-of-a-great-game-covered-in-shit/#comment-62 Billco Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:58:19 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/08/27/the-sad-tale-of-a-great-game-covered-in-shit/#comment-62 Rodger, it actually is made by the same people. System Shock 1 was produced by Looking Glass Studios, which ran into some financial issues in the late 90's. They split off into two new companies, one is Ion Storm Austin, led by Warren Spector. The other is Irrational Games, which then released System Shock 2. Irrational was bought out by Take-Two Interactive a few years ago, which then published Bioshock under their "2K Games" label. Ion Storm Austin, not to be confused with John Romero's ego-driven clusterfuck in Dallas, went on to produce such hits as Deus Ex and Thief. Ion Storm has closed, but Irrational/2K are still alive and kicking, and are working on a new project, following after the sweeping success of Bioshock. Rodger, it actually is made by the same people. System Shock 1 was produced by Looking Glass Studios, which ran into some financial issues in the late 90′s. They split off into two new companies, one is Ion Storm Austin, led by Warren Spector. The other is Irrational Games, which then released System Shock 2. Irrational was bought out by Take-Two Interactive a few years ago, which then published Bioshock under their “2K Games” label.

Ion Storm Austin, not to be confused with John Romero’s ego-driven clusterfuck in Dallas, went on to produce such hits as Deus Ex and Thief. Ion Storm has closed, but Irrational/2K are still alive and kicking, and are working on a new project, following after the sweeping success of Bioshock.

]]> Comment on The sad tale of a great game covered in shit by Rodger http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/08/the-sad-tale-of-a-great-game-covered-in-shit/#comment-61 Rodger Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:15:56 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/08/27/the-sad-tale-of-a-great-game-covered-in-shit/#comment-61 Got the game, it's Not by the same people as System Shock 1 and 2, it is however the only true spiritual successor the SShock games.. Graphically it is awesome, the atmosphere is captured very well.. I would say that the guys behind this one, must have played the originals when they were new releases.. as for the Copy Protection, you are right, the publishers are forking over millions to these "security programmers" and what do they get for thier money? about 3 weeks of sleep before the newest title is flooding the blackmarket/filewarez sites Got the game, it’s Not by the same people as System Shock 1 and 2, it is however the only true spiritual successor the SShock games..

Graphically it is awesome, the atmosphere is captured very well..

I would say that the guys behind this one, must have played the originals when they were new releases..

as for the Copy Protection, you are right, the publishers are forking over millions to these “security programmers” and what do they get for thier money? about 3 weeks of sleep before the newest title is flooding the blackmarket/filewarez sites

]]> Comment on Retro PC gaming by Rodger http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/05/retro-pc-gaming/#comment-21 Rodger Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:53:51 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/05/20/from-windows-95-to-xp-worse-or-better/#comment-21 once, I knew how to set up all those games in a native dos PC, now I look at it and think I can't be bothered... meanwhile I have redneck rampage working, though its never been a fav of mine, and it's running a little slow at high res. gotta say though no PC games have had me like the old C64 games did, and there is an excellent emulator for that one outta germany if one can find it.. but I think it's dos so dos box may be needed still once, I knew how to set up all those games in a native dos PC, now I look at it and think I can’t be bothered…

meanwhile I have redneck rampage working, though its never been a fav of mine, and it’s running a little slow at high res.

gotta say though no PC games have had me like the old C64 games did, and there is an excellent emulator for that one outta germany if one can find it.. but I think it’s dos so dos box may be needed still

]]> Comment on Secure-p2p as a potential successor to BitTorrent by Billco http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/10/secure-p2p-as-a-potential-successor-to-bittorrent/#comment-68 Billco Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:32:24 +0000 http://blog.fnarg.com/2007/10/30/secure-p2p-as-a-potential-successor-to-bittorrent/#comment-68 Secure-p2p is dead... that's pretty much what I expected would happen anyway. Instead, they have been working on IPREDator, which is an anonymizing VPN service that encrypts and obfuscates all traffic, not just file sharing. It is a commercial service (no choice really), but very cheap and since it's run by the same crew as TPB, you know you can trust them to uphold anonymity and freedom above all else. Secure-p2p is dead… that’s pretty much what I expected would happen anyway. Instead, they have been working on IPREDator, which is an anonymizing VPN service that encrypts and obfuscates all traffic, not just file sharing. It is a commercial service (no choice really), but very cheap and since it’s run by the same crew as TPB, you know you can trust them to uphold anonymity and freedom above all else.

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