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blackbird04217
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I have the same problem with .cpp and .h files opening with Visual Studio with Windows 7 - quite annoying... More than annoying really. And it is set as the "Open with..." association.
blackbird04217
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Subtle little: B U M P

Okay, so the yea is half over, and it is time to check how honest people have been about doing their goals. Myself, I've fallen way behind. Somethings that were not in my control, others that I have just lacked self-control on... However that said, I recently finished my first book cover-to-cover so 1 of 24 books have now been read. I have read tons of articles, and other things and even more if we include internet related reading (wiki, forums)... But the point is I need to keep reading more if I am to achieve that goal.

I've also written 3 incomplete "stories" towards my ambitious goal of 52. Certainly need to step up the pace there, and put some time into that if it is something I've like for future goals... Mostly it's just been lack of concentration and desire to work on other projects. Again, if forum posting was to count I have written plenty!

Finally, I am currently back in the Game Industry - although only temporary. Still, a lot better than nothing. My savings account has risen a little bit, although considering I don't have a permanent position it is questionable how long that will hold me over... I have not been able to pay off my little student loan, although I've knocked it down to around $9500. This has been out of my control due to lack of employment - I haven't missed a payment though, a little luck came through for me on that part.

All in all, financially I've been somewhat lucky. Not quite where I wanted to be, but not in as much "immediate" debt as I was in 2 weeks ago, so I am feeling a bit better. On the personal goals of reading/writing more - I have been slacking a bit for too many "reasons". It could be argued how much effort I've put into that, but it is something I should put effort into if I do want to write a book.

My programming goals, which I did not write here for complicated reasons, have been doing both well and crappy. For the last 4 months I have been unable to concentrate on programming, writing, reading or any activity that actually used my brain. It was much more spent with TV, Forum Browsing and doing useless stuff as far as "productivity" goes. But within the last two weeks, I've started getting in my groove with programming, and reading - so with any luck that will continue.

How are you guys doing with your goals / plans of 2010?
blackbird04217
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Quote from NotAnIllusion :Enthusiasm and motivation is great, but it doesn't guarantee results and in this case, it doesn't mean that one instantly understands everything about the project. I.e., the time used to bring an enthusiast up to speed could be used otherwise.

Certainly not, as you can see from my posts above. I understand fully why the developers won't add people - it is their project, and they are staying true to their vision and what they set out to do way back when.
blackbird04217
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Passion. I work constantly on my side projects, and would gladly have helped the devs. I've asked them 3 times - roughly once a year. I've got the same response each time, but I don't look at it as begging, just as reminding them I'd help. Completely for nothing besides my satisfaction of helping.

Programming, and racing (okay- sim racing), are my primary interests and hobbies. Although I do have a few others, but those take a back burner to these two.
blackbird04217
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It isn't about the volunteers enthusiasm - perhaps a little, but I think the learning curve has a lot to do about it.
blackbird04217
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Awesome! I always like seeing peoples homemade projects, especially when they put in the time and effort to do it to their best. Show us the handbrake setup when you get around to hooking it up!
blackbird04217
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Artificial Intelligence is not an easy field to balance, or create reasonably realistic / believe-able. In any case, work could be done - but I'd rather see more physical changes.
blackbird04217
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Quote from Antman :read the comments below the article, the whole things a lie dont believe everythng the internet tells you.

I didn't even read the article to be honest, and the comments _could_ be the same BS as the article, as you said - it's the internet.
blackbird04217
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Quote from Antman :STUPID RICH BOY so he's driven across America
Hawaii to Maine - 5280 miles
Alaska to Maine - 4750 miles
California to Maine - 2860 miles
he must of driven acrross it twenty times yeah right !

First, why is he stupid? And I also don't know if I'd call him rich - sure the car wasn't cheap by any means, but if he sold everything he had (including a house) then I don't know what makes him so rich.

In any case, this sounds like something I would do... I mean, really. If you don't want to be stuck somewhere, just get up and leave- take a little adventure.

And it would be easy to put on 100k miles, without driving 20times. Your distances are for driving straight through from one end to the next - ever think of just zig-zagging up and down while moving across to hit each state? I don't know if I'd pick that car - but I do have thoughts of doing an epic roadtrip at some point in my life. Just because it doesn't suit you / your life-style doesn't make it stupid to do...
blackbird04217
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Only if I was driving tii fast when "completing" the drive-through.
blackbird04217
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Ever consider legitamite connection issues - it happens. I don't know how long you waited around for him to reconnect, or if you just disconnected after your final statements... But I've been disco'd from chatting with tech guys, waited and they've come back. Of course it is a pain, and worse when you have to start over because a different tech comes on, but still.
blackbird04217
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What do you expect? I am pretty sure my Tandy RLX1000 won't support a lot of things these days either?

(Not that I stand by Tandy but the point stands- technology changes.)

Had you actually updated the router/equipment and had this same thing with something 1yr old or less - then that might be a different story... Can't run home crying every time something doesn't work right 15yrs from now...

By the way, your car/fuel example may eventually happen. But it will also likely happen slowly enough that people naturally switch.
blackbird04217
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Quote from Foilpact :When should we expect the release of the new physics roughly?... This year, Next or beyond?... I know its done when its done but there must be some idea...

When it comes. I don't expect any release time, I just expect that I will give it a good try when it does get here.
blackbird04217
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Quote from richo :Thats what i will always love about LFS , you still get shot into space for hitting a barrier yet we want the air inside the tyres simulated

LFS isn't about running into barriers. :P Actually, it is something I try to avoid, staying on the track without collecting damage.
blackbird04217
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To cover additional shipping charges? I am not sure, you would have to ask the seller. I guess shipping because it took a long time to get it over there in the first place.
blackbird04217
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Quote from JO53PHS :What did you use (if anything) to secure the camera in a fixed position? The camera appears to move around at the start - try to avoid moving the camera at all for the best results..

The camera was still - he mentioned he had auto focus on, which is why it seemed to move around a bit.

That is really cool- I wish (and wonder if) my camera can do that - likely not, just a simple point and shoot- but it has taken some awesome pictures so I will have a look in my menus.
blackbird04217
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As I've said before, "fault" isn't necessarily what we need to be concerned with. Who cares WHO is to blame. Lets get it stopped the best we can. And I agree with Squidheads post above, nobody should be boycotting BP - it's a fact of our current day dependency on oil that shit happens...
blackbird04217
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Quote from fastmule :TSW2
bars are moving but a gray bar is the first one and its is pegged all the way?

Your clutch is fully engaged. You need to configure it to invert the clutch axis. There is an invert 0/1 near the axes list or control list.
blackbird04217
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What are the symptoms?
Engine off? rev's too low/zero? Are you stalling the car?
Engine rev's high but no moving? Have you shifted out of neutral?

More information from your end about how the car is behaving might be useful. SoftTH has nothing to do with car movement.
blackbird04217
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Quote from lemming77 :rFactors physics is good enough that half the Formula One grid are using it to give their drivers on-track practice while off the track.

Proof please? I'd be interesting in learning more about this 'fact'.
blackbird04217
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Graphic card drivers? Overheating artifacts?
blackbird04217
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Quote from z-ro 8 :Doesn't anyone take pride in their grammar anymore?

I try. It does annoy me quite a bit to see posts like: "y u b so gd 2day" I mean we have 26 letters and full words for a reason, maybe I just need to get with the times?
blackbird04217
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Quote from Bob Smith : About 16 out of every 1000 posts end up in there.

That is kinda a scary number. 1.6% of all posts go in the bin. . . Meaning you've tossed about 30 of my posts . . . Hmm : /
blackbird04217
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I don't really know about the stockcars, but if LFS starts adding real-life tracks I wouldn't mind seeing Lime Rock, Road America and a bunch of other nice tracks added. That said, I don't want to focus on ovals, although I feel for that part of the community, one or two proper ovals and a car to go along with it would be a nice addition, even if those wouldn't be massively used by me.
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