hey chummers,
I'm looking for help understanding how to better build and untilize commlinks. so far i've come up with these specific questions.
Where can I find information on how to upgrade and customize commlinks?
I've found the table in SR4A (p.222) about hardware up grades as well as signal up grades. Does the hardware upgrade section cover every aspect of all the hardware in a commlink or just a specific one?
next question what programs would you recommend for a character that wants to make realistic use of his commlink, for things such as data searching, and editing but keep it functionally safe from hackers while not being tech savy enough to be a hacker himself? I've seen the things listed on p.127 but I'm not sure they cover my specific needs very well. I'm thinking I need a browse for data searching, edit to code things (maybe?) command, some kind of IC I'm thinking blackhammer (controlled by an agent?) medic, armor, data bomb, encyrpt/decrypt, spoof and having the pilot run armor or something else ergonomically? is this too much? not enough? I'm open to advice and suggestions
(his tech skills are data search 1/6 / 3/6 datahavens and computer 1/6 / 3/6 for commlinks.) Are there places in unwired or SR4A that I can learn about things that will make me smarter about commlink usage with out having to read the whole book? I already know I'll need an agent/IC/pilot of some kind to help me with miniumal security but what else should i take? I'm not looking to make a full on hacker, just someone who can use their commlink to help them out when necessary for legwork.