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C21 as C21 textures? Yeah, the future, simple and pretty!C21 as in Calculator to Internet, I don't know... It can be done, I'm sure but is it that important? Most normal calculator users wouldn't use it, since it doesn't have many obvious advantages.
Hmm I have mixed feeling about this. If by user-friendlier you mean for example that on the TI-84+ you wouldn't need any extra hardware such as an arduino and just connect through USB, then it might be nice to see this come to fruition, but on the other hand, Kerm is still actively working on gCn, so maybe in the future he will have implemented that. Also, gCn and CALCnet projects have been in the works for years now (despite a hiatus around 2008-2009), so not only it would be kinda odd to some people to see a project by a Cemetech staff compete directly against another Cemetech staff's, but the fact Kerm has thought about gCn and worked on it every now and then since years ago tells me that this was a really ambitious project, and that you'll effectively need a lot of experience in calc programming and networking to get internet on your calculator.On the other hand, I guess maybe you could join gCn development to help with new ideas and features. Regardless, if you decide to take on a gCn-like project, I wish you good luck. That said, I wonder if this is in any way related to your calc server project a few months ago? I think Graphmastur was working on it with you, right? http://ourl.ca/6452/104579
Paired with CalcBox, it is Plus the ability to get apps directly to your calc, socialize, and others. But it's your opinion - what are the disadvantages?
normal users... what are normal users... i am not a normal user and i will use it for sure!
I think you should seriously consider continuing it for 2 reasons, the first being as you said, it is fundamentally different than gCn, in that is more an Internet connection deal, while gCn is more just a way to extend Cn to more than just a LAN, with indirect consequences leading to being able to be able to access internet resources if the server endpoint is configured correctly. The other one is the fact that you plan on having some sort of app, but also an includable version for developers, which, in my opinion outweighs having to have the weight DCS if you really are only using for that one program which might not need DCS otherwise. I could be wrong though, if that all sounds uninformed and stupid, please disregard
QuotePaired with CalcBox, it is Plus the ability to get apps directly to your calc, socialize, and others. But it's your opinion - what are the disadvantages?WOAH That seems interesting, but not sure if normal users would use it (my friends went 'WTF?, Why would you need that? You're such a nerd!'). So yeah maybe.
I think that people would use a Calc-to-Internet for two reasons:Because they don't have ready access to a computer (e.g. they are in a classroom)Because it's freakin cool!To make this really useful, you would probably want a Bluetooth or WiFi adapter to connect to the link port so that you could access the Internet wherever, such as in an airport. However, this could have possible reprecussions, like graphing calculators becoming banned from the SAT.
Quote from: aeTIos on February 14, 2011, 09:52:02 amnormal users... what are normal users... i am not a normal user and i will use it for sure! Yup, normal users wouldn't, especially if it required extra pieces :S
One issue that sometimes arises is people under 18 who have parents that disallow them to buy stuff online, but have no access to the required equipment in local stores or have access to it but the store sells it for $100 higher. It also needs to be simple to setup, otherwise only people experienced with electronic (or willing to learn that stuff and mess with wires) can use it.
Nah about stores I meant how gCn requires an arduino or other extra hardware. Some people won't live near a store that sells those and they can't get a credit card. Kerm is planning to try adding USB support, though, so that shouldn't be as much of a problem for younger people.Unfortunately I don't have any other ideas yet, though