Getting online & IP addressing of the hardware running the OS

[Oklyne]

To begin integrating the Wi-Fi network, we may first need to have a simple local IP address, where I can:

• change the IP address (IP, gateway, DNS)
• enable or disable the network interface
• switch to fake DHCP

Do you have any specific ideas on this subject @mental-os ?

[mental-os]

Circling back to Grey Hack, the mechanics of assigning an IP based on the connected network is the way to go.

This is a 0.9 feature where we will get into game design, once the 0.8 (OS simulation) is stable enough, but I was thinking:

• User joins a wi-fi network (most probably by hacking it)
• The networks assigns an IP to the user > the system now is reachable on that IP address (secure at first because we will implement vulnerability mechanics)
• Being connected makes the apps that depend on the internet (Mail, Messages, Browser, etc.) function.
• Being connected also makes the hacking simulation mechanic work as intended (scan other IP's, connect to other systems, etc.)

Taking inspiration from Hackmud and Bitburner, the player will most likely PvE simulated systems (just like n00dles of Bitburner) in the beginning.

As you can see this is just a broad idea; I tried to keep the focus on 0.8, but great great topic to bring @everyone into discussion here.
Pinning this to ideas <3