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I can go both ways. There is appeal either way. I would try out this mod if I had a corded 360 controller ... and if I actually ever played the game for more than 45 seconds per load (if at all) ...

Are you making certain to show thread results rather than show post results? Thread title search his worked well for me in the past ... also remember that some threads may have been renamed and that the original name might contain the search terms ... think MySQL term search.

Good summary. Here are some more considerations: Clean up STEP Guide to simplify instructions to include only the relevant where it makes the most sense.Ensure links from STEP Guide to ancillary guides jump to quickref pages of those guides so that user's get all of the relevant guide info summarized (links to larger guide from quickref page for those that want to read more in-depth).Identify Guide-level components (WIP) and add where necessary. Convert these to templates.Cleanout of Extended mods into Extended Pack if possible (but not really slated until 2.3.0). I definitely am in favor of removing any Extended mod that is not an improvement over Core.

I think that the patch should include them all, but I think we really need to determine what is essential and what is not. STEP:Core should be condensed to the max. None of those mods are going anywhere. I am not so sure about Extended.

I personally prefer doing the most good for everyone rather than lending too much good to the one. If an existing patch is 100% overlapping with the big patch, then I think that the patch *mod* should be excluded in favor of the compilation. Technically, you could independently merge the disparate records of two mods without including a previous patch to help you along, but if that is not done or not possible, then crediting the original patch author is good enough. Using mod patches is not the same as using mod resources. There is nothing new added by an existing patch, it just contains a bit of someone's sweat, which can be paid for with written credit (but even that is not strictly necessary, especially if you independently achieve the same result without reference to the redundant work). Regarding EBQO, which has some creative additions, then I would say that this should be merged entirely with permission from --and credit to-- the author.

As far as using this patch, it should probably be included as a "mod" in the STEP Guide with its own detailed instructions and install position. Would that work, and if so, where wouold you put the 2.2.7 version in the STEP mod list ... and what mods can we sunset from the guide (and I assume that the resources still need to be downloaded, so se can link to these mods from withing this patch "mod")?

A guide should definitely be created. I would work with Kelmych, who is already planning on creating a guide about merging plugins/mods and patching. This would be more along the lines of using patches. Best thing to do would be to begin creating a new page wherever and ping Kelmych for input and incorporation of his guide somehow.

Well, Linux is not as prone to attack, because most attackers want to undermine the status quo (i.e., Windows users and Microsoft) ... but it can be hacked, cracked and hijacked along with the rest of them (including iPhone, Android, and pretty much any electronic device with an internet connection). I also think that Windows is very polished and easy to use; however, Linux is different, and transparent, and customizeable ... and OPEN and FREE! One can do all kinds of things with Linux that one cannot do with Wondows (like turn your old 386 into a router that will blow the socks off of your Linksys or Cisco device). Example of Linux diversity and ingenuity ... Raspberry Pi ... Linux is a tinkerer's dream ... more stuff. EDIT: Google this:

Sounds good. Just FYI: s4n and I have been pretty busy testing forums software and other applications. We are well on our way to implementing these but still a lot of testing, config and polishing yet to do. We have time to keep up with relevant conversations on the forums, but obviously no time for much help with STEP per se ... just mostly helping you all to be as effective as possible while we are twiddling around. I am happy to see so many new and old site staff and key community members stepping up these past few weeks.

Indeed. The best way to learn about Linux is to learn about the concept of the variety of Linux distributions (distros) that are offered ... all FREE. Then set up a VM or an old box you have lying around and install a distro. Most distros are fully-functional operating systems (I use Linux Mint myself). Aside from Mint, there are some obvious first-timer distros out there, Ubuntu being the most popular. You just might love it. sorry to go OT, this can be continued on a more appropriate thread. Splitting now for that.

... is that a joke? I am afraid to answer that question without knowing first ;)

Thanks guys for getting on task with this! It loooks pretty clear on GitHub. Note that there is a network graph of the commits. This is a new feature of GitHub, and it really makes visualizing how it works simpler. Just click on the little number besides the "Fork" button to see the graph. On the graph is a shortcut to its description. You would do well to read that and see how it works. Anyone can fork this off to their own repo at any time or work on the project within this repo. All will show on that network graph (AFAIK)

disabling internal soundcard (in the BIOS) and using an add-on frees up system resources, so it is a good idea to get a decent sound card. Hardware experts around here are likely able to go into the painful detail.

You first need to download GitHub Windows installer (see my prev post), then you need to install and sync the repo. This will download all of the current files onto your hard drive. From here, you simply edit the files to your heart's content, without worry that you are breaking any of the current content. Once you are finished, you stage the files and commit to the repo via GitHub. See another prev post where I link to the manual. the advantage is that everyone can make whatever changes to any files they want, even notes and readme's. You can even add files. GitHub keeps record of all versions, and you can't lose any infor or overwrite someone else's commit.

NM, I just glanced at the card you are ordering and thought it was external ... looks like it is internal with a control bock that slips into one of your racks. If you already have a mic, then just ignore my prev post :P

Get the external sound card and try the Logitech headset. It is plug & play and works very nicely. It runs about 60 bucks.

New Zealand ... and accountable only to New Zealand jurisdiction. Nevertheless, I think they are different. 50 Gb attracts new users and quickly gets their name out there. They will be servicing busninesses (or larger endeavors) for profit. Have you snooped around their site? What do you have to hide anyway? Do you think DropBox, Google Drive and other cloud services are safe for some reason? It seems strange that you would deny any potential use of Mega unless you were considering storage of highly sensitive information ... o_O Interested in Monty's take ... I think it is great for file storage.

I think you are wrong on that ... have you snooped around their site?

That looks good .... now all we need is for Nearox et al to sync, begin spinning off versions and adding to it ;) I will sync it later this evening as a user

I would unpack it all ... who knows, someone may update one of them or use it as source for another or a fork. No use in archiving anything really. Git is mostly command line, even on Windows. Refer to this basic manual to get started. Ch 2 goes into the command detail I think.

I didn't get into computers until around 1995 and Windows 3.1 in college, so while I am a latecomer to computing, I remember playing TV Tennis as a little guy in the 70s and then Atari after ... and Intelevision! ... I even remember watching people using punch cards and phone-cradle modems ... whatever those things were called.

Yep, it looks right (although you could name it "STEP Patches" and leave versioning to the system in terms of 'commits' and 'releases' I think). I am no SVN expert, but perhaps others reading this could offer guidance as to initial setup.

You all should get signed up with Mega. They share our philosophy and prejudice against meddling eyes and agendas ... not to mention 50 GB of free clooud space Since it is web based, it is not as convenient as DropBox in terms of quickly saving an image to share via link, but this can still be done with a simple upload beforehand.