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Message no. 1
From: 293/Douglas Miller <enigma@********.JPL.NASA.GOV>
Subject: Frames in the Matrix.
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 23:15:21 +0000
Could someone please give me the basics about frames in the matrix? I
don't have VR, and since it will be some time before VR 2nd comes out, I
don't have anything to referance to. The only thing I know about them
comes from the novels.

As I understand it, A frame is a programmed construct that can be used
independantly from the decker. But what I don't know is:
1. Is it run from within the decker's deck or on the matrix it self.
2. How does a decker program a frame.
3. What can a frame do and NOT do.
4. and What are the consequences of useing a frame while decking.
(ie. bonuses, disadvantages, +/- to target numbers. That kind of stuff.)

Thanks for taking the time to answer any of the above questions.

Doug "Enigma" Miller enigma@*******.jpl.nasa.gov
Message no. 2
From: Robert Watkins <bob@**.NTU.EDU.AU>
Subject: Re: Frames in the Matrix.
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 00:15:38 +0930
293/Douglas Miller wrote:
>
> Could someone please give me the basics about frames in the matrix? I
> don't have VR, and since it will be some time before VR 2nd comes out, I
> don't have anything to referance to. The only thing I know about them
> comes from the novels.
>
> As I understand it, A frame is a programmed construct that can be used
> independantly from the decker. But what I don't know is:
> 1. Is it run from within the decker's deck or on the matrix it self.

They're programs. Once you initiate them, they have no connection to your
deck, unless it is a dumb fram, which requires a control program (a smart
frame doesn't, and can act independently.)

> 2. How does a decker program a frame.
Basically, they say 'I'm lumping these programs together into a frame. Oh,
yeah, and I'm adding this other stuff into it so it'll work.'

> 3. What can a frame do and NOT do.
A frame, as I recall, can do anything a decker can, except use hacking pool
dice.

> 4. and What are the consequences of useing a frame while decking.
> (ie. bonuses, disadvantages, +/- to target numbers. That kind of stuff.)

Absolutely zip, 'cept that you need to dedicate the memory to the frame.

--
Robert Watkins bob@**.ntu.edu.au
Real Programmers never work 9 to 5. If any real programmers
are around at 9 am, it's because they were up all night.
*** Finger me for my geek code ***

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