Does that means that a terminals are completely out? I'm having a hard time picturing a lab that consists out of a 5x5m room with a table, a commlink on it, few chairs and anti-wireless paint on walls and doors.
Right now, I still like my own proposed idea. The computer terminals that I'm envisioning are not desktop PCs. They're commlinks, at about 10x the size and about 3x the power. In a company setting, they are direct connected to the host. The employee reports to work and accesses the terminal the same way that he/she would access his/her own commlink. This could be through DNI or AR vision to access the terminal in AR, or through use of a screen if any employee doesn't have the ability to access AR. The 5e book notes that there are people who do not like AR, which I think is understandable given that accessing it means either augmentation, contacts, goggles, or trodes, and I would envision there to be some people who find permanently affixing any of those things unpleasant.
However, these devices are probably controlled by AR or voice commands and not by a traditional means.
However, these devices are probably controlled by AR or voice commands and not by a traditional means.
I can definitely see the proliferation of AR keyboards and DNI being an issue. Even if a terminal still exists, I think you're right about the lack of peripherals.
Would they even use a physical screen at work, since the AR goggles would allow them to see it in any size or form they want.
yes some people might not like AR, and for the high ups or special employees some exceptions may be made, but would the company shell out good money on monitors for the drones?
The boss and / or security could always tap that view to check up on the user, so they don't even have to leave their desk to look over your virtual shoulder.
lets face it, look at phones, the internet, and entertainment.
...work in private ...
... test your code before sending it off ...
... build a 'deck for 1/10th the price ('breadboarding' it) ...
... actually possess the code you just bought ...
... be able to get up, stretch, and leave your work behind for a moment ...
Would tabletop computers still exist? Sure, just like televisions/trideos would, and sim/movie houses, and personal physical dance clubs. Just like hand-turned lathes and drills still exist in the Shadowrun world. Maybe not in vast quantities, but ... I personally think they would.
Would tabletop computers still exist? Sure, just like televisions/trideos would, and sim/movie houses, and personal physical dance clubs. Just like hand-turned lathes and drills still exist in the Shadowrun world. Maybe not in vast quantities, but ... I personally think they would.
the Lathe I use at the office (when I am there... which is never), when I have to machine a part is from the 1930s...... yep almost 90 years old!
Sure we could by a new electronic one.... but why? The old beast still works, does everything you want a lathe to do, and doesn't require a 500 page manual to start it! (I read the manual for our lathe.... it was 2 freaking pages!! You can not get instructions on how to do anything in less then large book format these days!)
As to why wage slaves comein to work I can see it having everything to do with securirty. Every access point remotely is a potential breach waiting to happen (ignoring for now the jobs like mai.tenance that require a physical presence). If you have say 400 staff with remote access to your computers that's 400 potential sites a runner can attack and if they log in on thompsons terminal how do you know he's not just checking on his latest project till is too late. On the other handuf yiu have a central CPU that can only be accessed via the company terminals and remotel by the CEO you only have two places to watch the main offices and the CEO a much easier and cheaper option.
It all comes down to profit margins.... if after factoring in Shadowruns against your remote offices, you save millions.... you use remote workers.*Cough* (http://youtu.be/wIdmkETuWeM)