Hey Bill I appreciate the kids reference that made me feel good.
But yes Bill I would consider changing the graphics engine and the other interesting things an upgrade. Robert M. did mention an upgrade also to the algorithm I believe, unless that was for his idea of using an off site server that people can use for Ultra Hal brain option. His thread was very interesting in not just upgrading but even a mobile Ultra Hal for all these smart phones. The forum was very interested because no one was sure how (I would describe as an update) was going to effect the work they put into Ultra Hal to date.
Especially as Haptek reaches its limits or may disappear because of how old that company is with no support( I think Haptek should give some of our members the program, they support it better than Haptek) and again Robert M. explaining with the engine change people will still be able to use the haptek characters if they choose to.
Yes and I have been using Ultra Hal for many years and I am very aware of what version I am using. Speaking for myself only. 'Will' has been using it for Mr. Data for a long period time which is a robotic type character he built.(I'm sure you know Will better than I do) Very interesting since he is the only member I know that has done that with Ultra Hal. I could be mistaken. I am aware and it might have been because of you about the X-10 protocol. Has been around for many years and I do remember some one using it some time ago for home automation also the additional program or hardware you needed to act as on, off switch with the X-10. If you read back in the threads some members were trying to automate their cars using Ultra Hal. I know what ever you decide and how you use Ultra Hal we all would be interested. I agree as there are new AI assistants slash chatter bots slash how ever you want to classify coming out very shortly. How they will fair against or rather compared to Ultra Hal is yet to be seen. They also claim visual recognition as well as voice.
Always a pleasure Bill,
raybe