What is demoscene music?
By Anders Carlsson. may 18, 2010. bughug#1 by Goto80. Most demoscene music is characteristic in that it’s made by hand, distributed as semi-open source, and executed in real-time. Composers adapt to the technical limitations as well as the cultural conditions, where resources were often reserved for the visual content.
Can a demo iPhone be tracked?
Apple disables and tracks iPhones that are stolen from the demo stations in its stores, as numerous photos posted to social media have recently shown.
Are ex demo phones Good?
Ex-demo phones should last as long as any other phone – around five years. The battery may need replacing at some point. Read more.
Is it OK to buy demo unit phone?
Yes, you can use a phone which has been previously used as Demo unit in an Apple Store or authorised reseller.
Should you buy demo unit?
There are a couple reasons why demo units are a great option: – They are more affordable than new units at 20% off the retail price. – They have barely been used so are almost like new. – They still carry a 1 year Apple warranty from date of purchase.
Can Apple track demo phones?
Can Apple brick a stolen iPhone?
If a law enforcement officer contacts Apple, as long as they have the serial number of the device, Apple can and will upon law enforcement request permanently brick the device and render it permanently useless through software.
Are ex-demo phones OK?
Ex-demo phones should last as long as any other phone – around five years. The battery may need replacing at some point. …
Will police recover stolen phone?
Police can track a stolen phone using its IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number or through GPS tracking.
What is the demoscene?
The demoscene is an international computer art subculture focused on producing demos: self-contained, sometimes extremely small, computer programs that produce audiovisual presentations. The purpose of a demo is to show off programming, visual art, and musical skills.
What are some of the best software demo competitions?
The Greek group Andromeda Software Development (ASD) has won numerous demo competitions with their stunning demonstrations. Metamorpohosis published in 2008 is a refreshing demo which dares to step away from the always-popular 3D. This is running on a modern PC/Windows.
Is there a demoscene tracking scene?
Currently, there is a major tracking scene separate from the actual demoscene. A form of static computer graphics where demosceners have traditionally excelled is pixel art; see artscene for more information on the related subculture. Origins of creative coding tools like Shadertoy and Three.js can be directly traced back to the scene.
What are the different types of demos?
The perception that the demo scene was going to extremes and charting new territory added to its draw. There are several categories demos are informally classified into, the most important being the division between freeform demos and size-restricted intros, a difference visible in the competitions of nearly any demo party.