From: Joshua Swamidas Subject: PROD: Question about VR hardware and authoring kits Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 13:53:22 -0230 Message-ID: Hello, We are in the process of purchasing a computer to create a Virtual Laboratory at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The purpose is to find better methods of teaching students to visualize many of the complex concepts that are currently being taught. We have a limited budget to buy a good machine and the software ($15-18,000 Cdn). There are so many options out there so if anyone has gone through this process and have suggestions as to the computer and software, it would be greatly appreciated. Some important requirements: - the users interact with the created objects. - VR tool kit or authouring kit is preferred - immersion at initial stages is not required - the software may eventually evolve to a platform independant stage - Workstation preferred Sincerely, Joshua Swamidas -- joshua@tera.engr.mun.ca Research Engineer - Virtual Reality Lab (to be) Box 37, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NF A1B-3X5 (709) 737-4828