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2019-05-31

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borkdude08:05:02

I created a #qa channel where people can call out for help testing their Clojure libraries 🙂

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eccentric J16:05:12

A seemingly interesting thought crossed my mind: What would it take to be able to use a VR headset to create any number of virtual monitors for a computer? Like right now I am sitting at my desk with 3 physical monitors in front of me. Two external and 1 laptop. Instead what if I could put on a VR headset connected to my computer to create x amount of virtual monitors that I can view by moving my body, head, or eyes? I’m not sure what would be involved but I do use apps that can turn an iPad into an external monitor so by extension I think it may be possible.

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eccentric J16:05:30

That’s not too far off!

dpsutton16:05:58

even more fun would be violating euclideans norms. so that left of your top monitor is not the same as the top of your left monitor

eccentric J17:05:01

@U11BV7MTK I’m intrigued but I am not quite following. Could you please explain further?

theeternalpulse17:05:19

I'd ask, "is this what you really want" lol

eccentric J17:05:52

Hah! In theory I think it would be cool to eliminate distractions (shared office space) plus I’m already at the maximum amount of monitors I can fit on my desk. I think I would enjoy being able to have some full screen apps virtually set just outside my peripheral so I can take a quick glance when they require attention.

dominicm17:05:48

There's a wayland display manager that lets you place monitors on walls

dominicm17:05:04

Then you can walk around and look at them

dominicm17:05:29

https://github.com/SimulaVR/Simula not what I was referring to, but found while looking for it

eccentric J17:05:14

But that’s in the physical world right? That sounds great but at a shared office space that probably wouldn’t fly. The VR Headset concept would give me more privacy and wouldn’t disturb the space or other people working on this floor.

eccentric J17:05:35

Oooh wow! Yeah that’s almost exactly what I had in mind.

Eric Ervin21:05:42

probably off topic for your off-topic topic, but you made me remember this game dev demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p0co13WYPI

Eric Ervin21:05:38

I could swear there was a demo at a NYC Lisp or Clojure meetup where the REPL was more immersed in the environment.

upgradingdave21:06:08

Thanks for starting this thread, @U8WFYMFRU. Interesting question indeed! Today I just found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOgs2Dspbm4.

upgradingdave21:06:34

i’m surprised stuff like this isn’t already available! It seems like this could be a better option that could eventually replace monitors.

eccentric J21:06:57

Oooh yeah that’s exactly what I’m talking about!

Eric Ervin00:06:35

Next the managers need to patch in to look over your virtual shoulder

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theeternalpulse19:06:46

I still think this is one of the best applications of VR. Virtual Trade Schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdZCjfWkdZY