We have already witnessed the (r?)evolution from CLIs to GUIs. The world is 3D, so why shouldn't you interface with a computer the same way? I see this leading to more intuitive UI's. Maybe this will all lead to holographic computer displays, or fully immersive virtual reality. As far as pointing devices, we have gone from keyboards, to mice, now what? I can't remember where I saw this, but I have seen a sort of "3D trackball..." The ball from a trackball on a curved surface, that is used to manipulate machinery in 3 dimensions. If someone knows what these things are called, please reply.
Basically, this is just progress. This particular 3DUI probably won't be very good, since it is the first. But *this* is the future.
So, who is going to be the first one out with an open-source 4D UI?:)
Here is another thought, How bout at the end of a certain time period (say, 6 months) Everyone is given a forum in which to present their work. The community could then vote on who gets the cash. I suppose ballot stuffing would be a big concern. Perhaps the org. that offered the money would decide which is the best. Just an idea...
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We have already witnessed the (r?)evolution from CLIs to GUIs. The world is 3D, so why shouldn't you interface with a computer the same way? I see this leading to more intuitive UI's. Maybe this will all lead to holographic computer displays, or fully immersive virtual reality. As far as pointing devices, we have gone from keyboards, to mice, now what? I can't remember where I saw this, but I have seen a sort of "3D trackball..." The ball from a trackball on a curved surface, that is used to manipulate machinery in 3 dimensions. If someone knows what these things are called, please reply.
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Basically, this is just progress. This particular 3DUI probably won't be very good, since it is the first. But *this* is the future.
So, who is going to be the first one out with an open-source 4D UI?
Here is another thought, How bout at the end of a certain time period (say, 6 months) Everyone is given a forum in which to present their work. The community could then vote on who gets the cash. I suppose ballot stuffing would be a big concern. Perhaps the org. that offered the money would decide which is the best. Just an idea...