MurrayL

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[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Because Windows doesn’t support OS-wide text formatting/manipulation like macOS does.

The system already existed in macOS so it was easy enough to plug writing tools into it, but to do the same in Windows would mean completely rewriting how Windows handles text display and editing (and no doubt causing an avalanche of compatibility issues with old apps).

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Onward isn't licensing every single one of Microsoft's computer peripherals. Some classics, like the Intellimouse or its modern iterations, for example, don't make the Incase reboot list.

That sucks - the Intellimouse Pro from a few years ago was a fantastic mouse.

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Because it has a library of interesting and innovative exclusives, making use of an unusual control input. Whether that makes it worth it or not is personal preference, but you can’t disagree that it offers something unique.

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The only reason AW2 happened at all is because Epic paid for its development. Hate on the Epic store all you want (it deserves a lot of it), but it’s one of the few instances where it actually makes perfect sense that it’s an exclusive.

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because improving visuals is an easily quantifiable task, but improving gameplay requires creativity and risk-taking, neither of which are compatible with the AAA business model.

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yep, early 2000s in the UK and everyone was using MSN. I didn’t know a single person using AIM or ICQ!

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

I think the intended use case is summarising a series of messages, not just one

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 33 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I've restricted the repository to prior contributors, and if they have any concerns, they are more than welcome to do so here. If this turns into harassment, then I'll just shut the whole thing down, because I'm way too busy with my actual job to be dealing with unsubstantiated drama from a hobby that is supposed to be fun.

This is how projects die. Duckstation had a good run at the top, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see it dethroned if it becomes a dramafest with bizarre restrictions on forks and distribution.

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 31 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Companies patent dumb ideas all the time with no real intention to develop them. No harm in mocking them for it, but I wouldn’t be ringing alarm bells unless they actually start implementing it in their vehicles.

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 63 points 2 months ago

Additional fines and, if necessary, sanctions. If you refuse to pay a fine imposed by the EU then guess what? You can’t do business in the EU any more.

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

So do you think this research is invalid, or are you just being snarky for the sake of it?

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Yes, but they were already on Steam - this release is new

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