Computers

Inside the Matrix, the computer technology resembles the late 1990's and early 21st century. Computers are for the most part non-autonomous and interfaces remain primarily through keyboards and disk drives.

 

In the Real World, computers are extremely advanced and artificial intelligence is pervasive. The human resistance fighters have managed to steal and develop impressive technological advances, including the supercomputers and communication systems needed to jack into the Matrix.

Types Of Computers

Hover Ship Operations/Resistance Hacking Computer

The Hackers employ advanced computers to monitor and jack into the Matrix.  Much of these computers has been stolen or salvaged from the Machines and no two computers are identical.  A skilled Operator must be able to pay attention to multiple screens at one time, while reading the complex Matrix code, and quickly access information and programs for his Hackers.

Broadcast Chairs or Jump Chairs

Though very sophisticated, most Broadcast Chairs look to be cobbled together from a variety of different components, they are capable of inserting a link into the cybernetic implants of Resuscitated Humans and transmitting their minds into the Matrix.  Broadcast Chairs must be activated and operationally managed by an Operator.

Programs
Many of those which access or live in the Matrix create new pieces of code which are integrated into the system. Some of this code is simply a reproduction of common place objects a "normal" human would have access to in the "real" world.  For example, every time a human Operator provides weapons in a Construct program the hackers take into the Matrix, the Operator is essentially adding a code "object" to the Matrix.

Other such "objects" or programs are more complex. While they may appear commonplace, they are actually designed to interface with or manipulate the Matrix in subtle ways.  For example, the well known "red pill" offered to a potential for resuscitation is actually a trace program which helps the Resistance locate the physical location of the potential's body in the Real World. These programs pierce the veil of the Matrix.