Question on Wafer Jacks

[Sparrowhawk]

Based on the description in the CSC, it has computer/2 for expert programs. My interpretation is that since the interface takes a bandwidth of 1, you can only run expert/1 programs (so granting skill level 0 in the particular skill), one at a time. At tech 12, the jack can store 4 bandwidth worth of programs (interface plus 3 expert/1 programs) and tech 13 can store an additional 4 bandwidth of programs.
Agree/disagree?

If this is the case:
How quickly can it switch stored programs?
How long does it take to upload other programs?

 

[AnotherDilbert]

Based on the description in the CSC, it has computer/2 for expert programs. My interpretation is that since the interface takes a bandwidth of 1, you can only run expert/1 programs (so granting skill level 0 in the particular skill), one at a time. At tech 12, the jack can store 4 bandwidth worth of programs (interface plus 3 expert/1 programs) and tech 13 can store an additional 4 bandwidth of programs.
Agree/disagree?

Basically agree, but:

A wafer jack has Computer/2 for Expert programs only, and is always running Intelligence Interface.

I interpret that as it has BW-2 for Expert programs, and runs Intelligent Interface for free.

Also note:

Specialised Computer: A computer can be designed for
a specific purpose, which gives it a Processing Score of +1 or +2 higher for that software only.

 

[Sparrowhawk]

Based on the description in the CSC, it has computer/2 for expert programs. My interpretation is that since the interface takes a bandwidth of 1, you can only run expert/1 programs (so granting skill level 0 in the particular skill), one at a time. At tech 12, the jack can store 4 bandwidth worth of programs (interface plus 3 expert/1 programs) and tech 13 can store an additional 4 bandwidth of programs.
Agree/disagree?

Basically agree, but:

A wafer jack has Computer/2 for Expert programs only, and is always running Intelligence Interface.

I interpret that as it has BW-2 for Expert programs, and runs Intelligent Interface for free.

Also note:

Specialised Computer: A computer can be designed for
a specific purpose, which gives it a Processing Score of +1 or +2 higher for that software only.

OK so then a limit to Expert/2 (skill level 1); but then assuming the interface also doesn't take storage space (hard-coded into the wafer jack), that meas a tech 12 jack could only store 2 skills (4 skills at tech 13). How long would you think it takes to switch stored programs?

 

[AnotherDilbert]

How long would you think it takes to switch stored programs?

Switching running programs should be quick enough. I allow to switch between rounds.

Switching a wafer would be like switching a floppy or SD card, Minor Action?

Given:

Software packages of more than 1 Bandwidth cannot be copied easily, as they require a non-trivial amount of bandwidth to transfer.

It should take some time to copy software to a new wafer, perhaps an hour?

 

[Sparrowhawk]

Thank you all for the input.

 

[Klooth Quethos]

Good question! I didn't even realize that I needed the same query answered.

 

[capnhayes]

Another question, how does Wafer Jack work like in the novel "Agent Of The Imperium"?

 

[Sigtrygg]

Your memories and personality can be recorded onto a wafer. At lower TLs this requires your death, at higher TLs it doesn't and can be done in a shipboard autodoc.

If you have a wafer jack implant - or at higher TLs a headset interface - the personality wafer can be plugged into you and the wafer personality and memories take over your body.

See T5 for more details.

 

[Garnfellow]

Another question, how does Wafer Jack work like in the novel "Agent Of The Imperium"?

https://greatdungeonnorth.blogspot.com/2019/07/wafer-tech-for-mongoose-traveller.html