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Computer Interaction in Science Fiction Movies

Posted by Zonk on from the there-is-no-spoon dept.

MidVicious writes "From futuristic 'Punch Cards' to Voice Recognition HoloDeck Interfaces, human/computer interactions have always mirrored the base concepts of our emerging technologies. An article from a Saarland University CS Seminar highlights Hollywood history with UI, ranging from the moderately feasible (Total Recall's television/scenery display wall) to the often ridiculous (Swordfish's 6-flat screen monitor setup complete with 3-D virus-hacking environment). An interesting read, especially considering some of the technology is on its way to becoming a reality."

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  1. Uplink Hackers Elite by zaibazu · · Score: 3, Informative

    This game takes it the other way round. It takes a movie style interface and give the the impression you are "hacking" into corporate computers. Pretty entertaining (And it has a Linux Version yay)
    Main Site:
    http://www.introversion.co.uk/uplink/
    Review at Home of the Underdogs:
    http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=3044