This text sets out to show home PC-users what virtual reality is all about. It provides practical, "hands-on" treatment of VR technology for PC enthusiasts and hobbyists. Focusing on affordable VR products designed for the desktop, Levy explains how to assemble a complete virtual-reality system at home. The book covers: hardware and software - what and where to buy; how to install head-mounted displays, data gloves, stereoscopic glasses and sound devices; how to use interactive games, real-time image generators and other popular VR applications; what desktop VR systems can and can't do; which groups to join and where to turn for more information and training; how to obtain free or low-cost VR demos. The accompanying disk includes graphics programs from NASA, sample 3-D architecture and other VR demos.
