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Comment on Box office: ‘Furiosa’ just barely beats ‘The Garfield Movie’ in disastrous Memorial Day weekend — the worst in decades in ~movies
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Comment on Box office: ‘Furiosa’ just barely beats ‘The Garfield Movie’ in disastrous Memorial Day weekend — the worst in decades in ~movies
nukeman Link ParentKinda my thought further down. The gap has narrowed a lot between home theaters and a traditional multiplex, such that even the giant screen doesn’t outweigh the cons of expensive concessions and...Kinda my thought further down. The gap has narrowed a lot between home theaters and a traditional multiplex, such that even the giant screen doesn’t outweigh the cons of expensive concessions and less convenience. Specialized theaters like (true) IMAX or Alamo will likely continue to do fine, because they either have better equipment or a better social experience.
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Comment on Box office: ‘Furiosa’ just barely beats ‘The Garfield Movie’ in disastrous Memorial Day weekend — the worst in decades in ~movies
nukeman LinkIn addition to the good discussion above on IP and franchise fatigue, there’s the technology aspect. In 1984, a good TV setup would’ve been 18-24”, 480p resolution, with stereo sound. A movie...In addition to the good discussion above on IP and franchise fatigue, there’s the technology aspect. In 1984, a good TV setup would’ve been 18-24”, 480p resolution, with stereo sound. A movie theater running 35mm film would have a screen of 600-720”, ~5.16K resolution, with three channel audio, and possibly surround sound.
Today, you can have a very good home theater setup with an 85-95”, 4K TV, with 7.1 surround sound. The movie theater setup would be largely unchanged, except for now also having surround sound. The disparity between home and cinema has been narrowed considerably. Taking into account concessions prices, inconsiderate audiences, drive times, and being able to pause to go to the bathroom if needed, it makes sense why more people wouldn’t want to go to a movie theater.
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Comment on Will Microsoft want to introduce a subscription fee to their Windows OS in the future? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentWhile they may use Linux on their computer, ultimately those working at major software companies are developing software for Windows.While they may use Linux on their computer, ultimately those working at major software companies are developing software for Windows.
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Comment on Will Microsoft want to introduce a subscription fee to their Windows OS in the future? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentWhat percent of power users are also independent devs that build a major third-party software? I would imagine that most simply work for a major software company, which would have...What percent of power users are also independent devs that build a major third-party software? I would imagine that most simply work for a major software company, which would have incentives/inertia toward Microsoft.
Additionally, increasing amounts of software is being delivered over browser. A lot of our site’s software is moving from things like HCL Notes, FileMaker Pro, etc to something delivered in Chrome or Edge.
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Comment on Will Microsoft want to introduce a subscription fee to their Windows OS in the future? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentMy hunch is that they would make a version (a sub-distro?) that would be a bit more tuned to desktop mode (I suspect closer to the Windows model versus the ChromeOS one), but still gaming-focused...My hunch is that they would make a version (a sub-distro?) that would be a bit more tuned to desktop mode (I suspect closer to the Windows model versus the ChromeOS one), but still gaming-focused (since that’s where the money and users are).
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Comment on Will Microsoft want to introduce a subscription fee to their Windows OS in the future? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentIs your first question in reference to SteamOS or ChromeOS?Is your first question in reference to SteamOS or ChromeOS?
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Comment on Will Microsoft want to introduce a subscription fee to their Windows OS in the future? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentI doubt that power users outside of enterprise settings make up a significant proportion of MS’ revenue or userbase. And even in enterprise, the bundling of Windows, Office, Teams, Sharepoint, and...I doubt that power users outside of enterprise settings make up a significant proportion of MS’ revenue or userbase. And even in enterprise, the bundling of Windows, Office, Teams, Sharepoint, and PowerBI together (all things we use together) would make things very hard to switch over.
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Comment on Will Microsoft want to introduce a subscription fee to their Windows OS in the future? in ~tech
nukeman Link ParentThe average person likely won’t care if it is a subscription or not. They will pay for it just as they do for Netflix or Amazon Prime. If they do care about price, but aren’t technical, they would...The average person likely won’t care if it is a subscription or not. They will pay for it just as they do for Netflix or Amazon Prime. If they do care about price, but aren’t technical, they would likely switch to a Chromebook. Linux distros are still “too hard” for an average person, although if SteamOS is reformatted to be a general-purpose OS, that may change.
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Comment on Weekly Israel-Hamas war megathread - week of May 20 in ~news
nukeman Link ParentI suspect that some of the food wouldn’t make it onto the black market. It would go directly to Hamas’ coffers.I suspect that some of the food wouldn’t make it onto the black market. It would go directly to Hamas’ coffers.
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Comment on The lonely work of moderating Hacker News in ~tech
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Comment on Donald Trump - Joe Biden US Presidential debates to take place on June 27th and September 10th in ~misc
nukeman Link ParentFor Trump: gives him a chance to stroke his ego, but he also avoids looking like a coward who refuses to debate (doesn’t matter to the GOP, does matter to undecideds who are tuning back in after...For Trump: gives him a chance to stroke his ego, but he also avoids looking like a coward who refuses to debate (doesn’t matter to the GOP, does matter to undecideds who are tuning back in after 3.5 years).
For Biden: gives him a chance to highlight his mental fitness/dispel “sleepy Joe”, and to goad/lure Trump into another “Stand back and stand by” moment vis-a-vis the far right.
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Comment on What is a value or belief you have that is extremely outside the norm? in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentThe term “unpopular opinion” often has certain connotations surrounding it. I think OP phrased the title the way they did to avoid drama/getting removed for drama.The term “unpopular opinion” often has certain connotations surrounding it. I think OP phrased the title the way they did to avoid drama/getting removed for drama.
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Comment on How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false in ~science
nukeman Link ParentYou can’t use reason to get someone out of a place they didn’t reason themselves into. You have to mostly use emotion to do that. Conspiracy theories generally stem from deep institutional...You can’t use reason to get someone out of a place they didn’t reason themselves into. You have to mostly use emotion to do that. Conspiracy theories generally stem from deep institutional distrust. Figuring out why they distrust institutions can help.
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Comment on A big new facility built to take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere opened up in Iceland. It's a stepping stone to bigger plans in the US. in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentClarify? Most U.S. nuclear plants are run at full power already, due to the operational and cost efficiencies of doing so.Clarify? Most U.S. nuclear plants are run at full power already, due to the operational and cost efficiencies of doing so.
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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
nukeman Link ParentYou could try something like microclover that is bred for reduced flowering.You could try something like microclover that is bred for reduced flowering.
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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
nukeman Link ParentZone 9 is generally warm, but it can be either dry or humid. And it’s really only based on annual mean minimum temperature, so technically the inside of a refrigerator is zone 10. Overall, there’s...Zone 9 is generally warm, but it can be either dry or humid. And it’s really only based on annual mean minimum temperature, so technically the inside of a refrigerator is zone 10. Overall, there’s a big difference between California Zone 9 and Florida Zone 9, although based on the amount of rain discussed I would suspect they are in the Eastern U.S.
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Comment on I made a mistake, I started using Reddit again in ~talk
nukeman Link ParentI think we haven’t reached the scale necessary for that model. If there were 100,000 users on Tildes, sure, but right now there isn’t quite enough. I don’t believe it’s scrapped per se, but...I think we haven’t reached the scale necessary for that model. If there were 100,000 users on Tildes, sure, but right now there isn’t quite enough. I don’t believe it’s scrapped per se, but postponed until such a time when Deimos being a benevolent dictator doesn’t work anymore.
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Comment on Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentFor now. The U.S. didn’t have a blue water navy for a long time, until it did.For now. The U.S. didn’t have a blue water navy for a long time, until it did.
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Comment on What your next water heater will look like in ~enviro
nukeman Link ParentI’m pretty sure gowest is in Alberta, Canada.I’m pretty sure gowest is in Alberta, Canada.
Some of the theaters near me have this. I haven’t tried the food, but I suspect the biggest issue is margins and restaurant being genuinely hard to make good.