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| − | The [[Library Program]] is designed to provide [[Library Data]], a vital source of information within the boundaries of Charted Space]], a vast area. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | + | The [[Library Program]] or [[Library Update Program]] is designed to provide [[Library Data]], a vital source of information within the boundaries of Charted Space]], a vast area. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} |
* This is a [[program]], a kind of [[computer software]]. | * This is a [[program]], a kind of [[computer software]]. | ||
* It is designed to be used with a [[Ship’s Computer]], although it could be used with other kinds of [[computer]]s as well. | * It is designed to be used with a [[Ship’s Computer]], although it could be used with other kinds of [[computer]]s as well. | ||
| − | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
Routine programs are used to operate systems other than weaponry, and without regard to violent interaction. | Routine programs are used to operate systems other than weaponry, and without regard to violent interaction. | ||
* [[Library Data]] is an encyclopedic compendium of information concerning the local stellar region. Crew and passengers often refer to this program before disembarking on a [[world]]. | * [[Library Data]] is an encyclopedic compendium of information concerning the local stellar region. Crew and passengers often refer to this program before disembarking on a [[world]]. | ||
* Wise starship captains understand that the library program is not all inclusive, and may be incorrect in some facts. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | * Wise starship captains understand that the library program is not all inclusive, and may be incorrect in some facts. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | ||
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| + | === Image Repository === | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
=== Selected Computer Programs === | === Selected Computer Programs === | ||
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| − | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
Software within [[Charted Space]] is intentionally built to work under a number of different operating systems, different [[technology level]]s of [[computer]]s, and to be extensively toughened for hard use under [[vacuum]] if necessary. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | Software within [[Charted Space]] is intentionally built to work under a number of different operating systems, different [[technology level]]s of [[computer]]s, and to be extensively toughened for hard use under [[vacuum]] if necessary. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | ||
| + | === Software Data === | ||
''The Software List:'' The computer software list, available at nearly any software vendor or port, indicates the various programs that are available. It shows space required by a specific program in [[CPU]] or storage, its price in [[MCr]], and its title. Also shown is a brief overview of its effects. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} | ''The Software List:'' The computer software list, available at nearly any software vendor or port, indicates the various programs that are available. It shows space required by a specific program in [[CPU]] or storage, its price in [[MCr]], and its title. Also shown is a brief overview of its effects. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
''Software Authorship:'' Various requirements exist for individual characters producing existng or new programs. Such a course can save money, but may have some pitfalls. Program generation is explained elsewhere. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} | ''Software Authorship:'' Various requirements exist for individual characters producing existng or new programs. Such a course can save money, but may have some pitfalls. Program generation is explained elsewhere. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
| − | {{ | + | {{Advanced}} |
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= {{Ludography cite |name= Starships |page= 38 |version= Classic Traveller}} | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite |name= Starships |page= 38 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
| − | | | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite |name= The Kinunir |page= 1-2}} |
| − | | | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite |name= Starter Traveller |page= 10, 13, 32, 38-39 }} |
| − | | | + | |S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] |
| − | + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | |
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 19 April 2020
The Library Program or Library Update Program is designed to provide Library Data, a vital source of information within the boundaries of Charted Space]], a vast area. [1]
- This is a program, a kind of computer software.
- It is designed to be used with a Ship’s Computer, although it could be used with other kinds of computers as well.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Routine programs are used to operate systems other than weaponry, and without regard to violent interaction.
- Library Data is an encyclopedic compendium of information concerning the local stellar region. Crew and passengers often refer to this program before disembarking on a world.
- Wise starship captains understand that the library program is not all inclusive, and may be incorrect in some facts. [2]
Image Repository[edit]
No information yet available.
Selected Computer Programs[edit]
Routine Programs:
- Generate Program [3]
- Jump Program [4][5]
- Library Program [4][5]
- Manoeuvre Program [4][5]
- Navigation Program [3]
- RVO Program [6]
- Virtual Crew Program [7]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Software within Charted Space is intentionally built to work under a number of different operating systems, different technology levels of computers, and to be extensively toughened for hard use under vacuum if necessary. [8]
Software Data[edit]
The Software List: The computer software list, available at nearly any software vendor or port, indicates the various programs that are available. It shows space required by a specific program in CPU or storage, its price in MCr, and its title. Also shown is a brief overview of its effects. [9]
Software Authorship: Various requirements exist for individual characters producing existng or new programs. Such a course can save money, but may have some pitfalls. Program generation is explained elsewhere. [10]
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.
- Marc Miller. The Kinunir (Game Designers Workshop, 1979), 1-2.
- Marc Miller. Starter Traveller (Game Designers Workshop, 1983), 10, 13, 32, 38-39.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 39.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Gareth Hanrahan. Core Rulebook (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), 113.
- ↑ Steve Daniels, Jim McLean, Christopher Thrash. Far Trader (Steve Jackson Games, 1999), 68.
- ↑ Matthew Sprange. High Guard (Mongoose Publishing, 2016), 64.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.