From: Leo Nikora Subject: Re: TECH: Virtual I/O on SGI? Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 08:29:57 -0800 Organization: Virtual i-O,Seattle, WA. 206-382-7410 Amit Shalev wrote: > Has anyone used the Virtual I/O glasses with SGIs? > Are drivers for the tracker already available or do they have > to be programmed from scratch? > > I'd appreciate any information, references, or how-to's on the topic. Here is a question and answer from our website Q: Can I develop on an SGI or a Sun workstation? What about a Macintosh? What about Windows 95? A: At this point all of our developer tools are intended for use on a PC. Macintosh tools are under development and we will have something to show by the end of the summer. Apple and a few other companies own some of our headsets and are working to make our units connect without much hassle. It is currently possible, however, to view monoscopic graphics on our headset with a Macintosh. We are expecting Macintosh development tools by early October 1995 with a Mac Developer's Kit soon to follow. We now offer SGI developers with a software module that allows head tracking. The software package is called Synclink and was produced for Virtual i-O by Xtensory. The package is $50 and can be ordered by email (todd.rowan@vio.com) or calling 206-382-7410 ext. 856. As for Windows 95, Virtual i-O is fully supported natively! Fully VIO-Compatible Win '95 drivers (actually part of the "registry" in their Virtual input interface, AKA "Manhattan") will be embedded in Microsoft's soon to be released (late October) "Games SDK." _______________________________________________________ Virtual i-O, 1000 Lenora Street #600, Seattle, WA 98121 website: http://www.vio.com e-mail: info@vio.com telephone: 800-646-3759 faxback: 206-382-0570