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From: "Chad S. Mawson" <csm2747@************.EDU>
Subject: Virtual Reality/The Matrix
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1993 22:27:40 CDT
I guess that I have seen an awful lot about the way the matrix works, based
on todays existing systems. I agree that the decking system is slow and
somewhat cumbersome. BUT...

All the computers by 2050 are based on light _not_ magnetic, as per the
rulebook. The processors could be specifically designed "at the lowest
level" to be graphical. There already exists RISC (Reduced Instruction
Set Computer) making less code = faster computer. When data moves at the
speed of light, lots of data can be passed in a very short amount of time.
The fastest data lines now can pass millions of bytes per second. VR can
also be put in your deck via Reality Filters.

Just some of my opinions, even though a quick resolution system is my
preferred way of decking while on a run. Otherwise an entire adventure
can be tailored to work in the Matrix.

csm2747@******.nebrwesleyan.edu
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