movie computers (The List! )

From: Greg Mast <gmast_at_polymail.cpunix.calpoly.edu>
Date: Wed May 7 02:47:06 1997

I'm sorry but I can't recall a scene in any movie that resembles a real
use of a computer. Face it computers on film are boring. That's why
every movie computer has animated graphics and makes noises every time
you do something.

I worked with a guy in 3-D modeling. He learned how to spin a shaded
object on the screen. Every time a (computer clueless) manager came by
he'd start spinning. They were really impressed! Then after they left,
he'd ask me how to make it do something else.

What I really enjoy is the blank screen where you type in "find Bob
Smith" and it comes back with everything about the guy including
pictures, tax returns, blueprints of his house, and always that little
piece of information that ties him to the crime. Where can I get one of
those?

I remember trying out a little accessory for my mac that caused the
thing to beep every time you hit a key. just like in the movies! Drove
me crazy after about 30 seconds.
Received on Wed May 07 1997 - 02:47:06 BST