i was just thinking , what would be nice in hal and i think this could be done by tweeking ? a research plug in. is letting hal answer back as he usually does , then let a process of the subject talked about be assessed on the internet(without opening a page ) and hal would further talk on the subject .
I think it would add to hals abilities , the set ? web page for info . may have to be put in and maybe some random hal beginning sentences ,
example : well i think as far as (subject) ..... or well as far as i remember about {subject).... etc. etc.