Updates Part Nine

code/modules/modular_computers/NTNet/NTNet.dm

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ var/global/datum/ntnet/ntnet_global = new()
 	var/list/logs = list()
 	var/list/available_station_software = list()
 	var/list/available_antag_software = list()
+	var/list/available_news = list()
 	var/list/chat_channels = list()
 	var/list/fileservers = list()
 	// Amount of logs the system tries to keep in memory. Keep below 999 to prevent byond from acting weirdly.
@@ -32,6 +33,7 @@ var/global/datum/ntnet/ntnet_global = new()
 		relays.Add(R)
 		R.NTNet = src
 	build_software_lists()
+	build_news_list()
 	add_log("NTNet logging system activated.")
 
 // Simplified logging: Adds a log. log_string is mandatory parameter, source is optional.
@@ -61,7 +63,7 @@ var/global/datum/ntnet/ntnet_global = new()
 
 	// Check all relays. If we have at least one working relay, network is up.
 	for(var/obj/machinery/ntnet_relay/R in relays)
-		if(R.is_operational())
+		if(R.operable())
 			operating = 1
 			break
 
@@ -93,6 +95,15 @@ var/global/datum/ntnet/ntnet_global = new()
 		if(prog.available_on_syndinet)
 			available_antag_software.Add(prog)
 
+// Builds lists that contain downloadable software.
+/datum/ntnet/proc/build_news_list()
+	available_news = list()
+	for(var/F in typesof(/datum/computer_file/data/news_article/))
+		var/datum/computer_file/data/news_article/news = new F(1)
+		if(news.stored_data)
+			available_news.Add(news)
+
+
 // Attempts to find a downloadable file according to filename var
 /datum/ntnet/proc/find_ntnet_file_by_name(var/filename)
 	for(var/datum/computer_file/program/P in available_station_software)
@@ -145,3 +156,4 @@ var/global/datum/ntnet/ntnet_global = new()
 
 
 
+

code/modules/modular_computers/NTNet/NTNet_relay.dm

@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@
 
 
 // TODO: Implement more logic here. For now it's only a placeholder.
-/obj/machinery/ntnet_relay/proc/is_operational()
+/obj/machinery/ntnet_relay/operable()
-	if(stat & (BROKEN | NOPOWER | EMPED))
+	if(!..(EMPED))
 		return 0
 	if(dos_failure)
 		return 0
@@ -30,13 +30,13 @@
 	return 1
 
 /obj/machinery/ntnet_relay/update_icon()
-	if(is_operational())
+	if(operable())
 		icon_state = "bus"
 	else
 		icon_state = "bus_off"
 
 /obj/machinery/ntnet_relay/process()
-	if(is_operational())
+	if(operable())
 		use_power = 2
 	else
 		use_power = 1
@@ -113,14 +113,14 @@
 	if(W.is_screwdriver())
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Screwdriver.ogg', 50, 1)
 		panel_open = !panel_open
-		user << "You [panel_open ? "open" : "close"] the maintenance hatch"
+		to_chat(user, "You [panel_open ? "open" : "close"] the maintenance hatch")
 		return
 	if(W.is_crowbar())
 		if(!panel_open)
-			user << "Open the maintenance panel first."
+			to_chat(user, "Open the maintenance panel first.")
 			return
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/items/Crowbar.ogg', 50, 1)
-		user << "You disassemble \the [src]!"
+		to_chat(user, "You disassemble \the [src]!")
 
 		for(var/atom/movable/A in component_parts)
 			A.forceMove(src.loc)

code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/modular_computer.dm

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 // consoles and laptops use "procssor" item that is held inside machinery piece
 /obj/item/modular_computer
 	name = "Modular Microcomputer"
-	desc = "A small portable microcomputer"
+	desc = "A small portable microcomputer."
 
 	var/enabled = 0											// Whether the computer is turned on.
 	var/screen_on = 1										// Whether the computer is active/opened/it's screen is on.
@@ -55,27 +55,27 @@
 	set src in view(1)
 
 	if(usr.incapacitated() || !istype(usr, /mob/living))
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>You can't do that.</span>"
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't do that.</span>")
 		return
 
 	if(!Adjacent(usr))
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>You can't reach it.</span>"
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't reach it.</span>")
 		return
 
 	proc_eject_id(usr)
 
 // Eject ID card from computer, if it has ID slot with card inside.
 /obj/item/modular_computer/verb/eject_usb()
-	set name = "Eject Portable Device"
+	set name = "Eject Portable Storage"
 	set category = "Object"
 	set src in view(1)
 
 	if(usr.incapacitated() || !istype(usr, /mob/living))
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>You can't do that.</span>"
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't do that.</span>")
 		return
 
 	if(!Adjacent(usr))
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>You can't reach it.</span>"
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't reach it.</span>")
 		return
 
 	proc_eject_usb(usr)
@@ -85,11 +85,11 @@
 		user = usr
 
 	if(!card_slot)
-		user << "\The [src] does not have an ID card slot"
+		to_chat(user, "\The [src] does not have an ID card slot")
 		return
 
 	if(!card_slot.stored_card)
-		user << "There is no card in \the [src]"
+		to_chat(user, "There is no card in \the [src]")
 		return
 
 	if(active_program)
@@ -101,14 +101,15 @@
 	card_slot.stored_card.forceMove(get_turf(src))
 	card_slot.stored_card = null
 	update_uis()
-	user << "You remove the card from \the [src]"
+	to_chat(user, "You remove the card from \the [src]")
+
 
 /obj/item/modular_computer/proc/proc_eject_usb(mob/user)
 	if(!user)
 		user = usr
 
 	if(!portable_drive)
-		user << "There is no portable device connected to \the [src]."
+		to_chat(user, "There is no portable device connected to \the [src].")
 		return
 
 	uninstall_component(user, portable_drive)
@@ -124,19 +125,19 @@
 
 /obj/item/modular_computer/emag_act(var/remaining_charges, var/mob/user)
 	if(computer_emagged)
-		user << "\The [src] was already emagged."
+		to_chat(user, "\The [src] was already emagged.")
 		return
 	else
 		computer_emagged = 1
-		user << "You emag \the [src]. It's screen briefly shows a \"OVERRIDE ACCEPTED: New software downloads available.\" message."
+		to_chat(user, "You emag \the [src]. It's screen briefly shows a \"OVERRIDE ACCEPTED: New software downloads available.\" message.")
 		return 1
 
 /obj/item/modular_computer/examine(var/mob/user)
 	..()
 	if(damage > broken_damage)
-		user << "<span class='danger'>It is heavily damaged!</span>"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>It is heavily damaged!</span>")
 	else if(damage)
-		user << "It is damaged."
+		to_chat(user, "It is damaged.")
 
 /obj/item/modular_computer/New()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
@@ -235,23 +236,23 @@
 	var/issynth = issilicon(user) // Robots and AIs get different activation messages.
 	if(damage > broken_damage)
 		if(issynth)
-			user << "You send an activation signal to \the [src], but it responds with an error code. It must be damaged."
+			to_chat(user, "You send an activation signal to \the [src], but it responds with an error code. It must be damaged.")
 		else
-			user << "You press the power button, but the computer fails to boot up, displaying variety of errors before shutting down again."
+			to_chat(user, "You press the power button, but the computer fails to boot up, displaying variety of errors before shutting down again.")
 		return
 	if(processor_unit && ((battery_module && battery_module.battery.charge && battery_module.check_functionality()) || check_power_override())) // Battery-run and charged or non-battery but powered by APC.
 		if(issynth)
-			user << "You send an activation signal to \the [src], turning it on"
+			to_chat(user, "You send an activation signal to \the [src], turning it on")
 		else
-			user << "You press the power button and start up \the [src]"
+			to_chat(user, "You press the power button and start up \the [src]")
 		enabled = 1
 		update_icon()
 		ui_interact(user)
 	else // Unpowered
 		if(issynth)
-			user << "You send an activation signal to \the [src] but it does not respond"
+			to_chat(user, "You send an activation signal to \the [src] but it does not respond")
 		else
-			user << "You press the power button but \the [src] does not respond"
+			to_chat(user, "You press the power button but \the [src] does not respond")
 
 // Process currently calls handle_power(), may be expanded in future if more things are added.
 /obj/item/modular_computer/process()
@@ -418,7 +419,7 @@
 
 		P.kill_program(1)
 		update_uis()
-		user << "<span class='notice'>Program [P.filename].[P.filetype] with PID [rand(100,999)] has been killed.</span>"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Program [P.filename].[P.filetype] with PID [rand(100,999)] has been killed.</span>")
 
 	if( href_list["PC_runprogram"] )
 		var/prog = href_list["PC_runprogram"]
@@ -428,7 +429,7 @@
 			P = hard_drive.find_file_by_name(prog)
 
 		if(!P || !istype(P)) // Program not found or it's not executable program.
-			user << "<span class='danger'>\The [src]'s screen shows \"I/O ERROR - Unable to run program\" warning.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>\The [src]'s screen shows \"I/O ERROR - Unable to run program\" warning.</span>")
 			return
 
 		P.computer = src
@@ -445,11 +446,11 @@
 			return
 
 		if(idle_threads.len >= processor_unit.max_idle_programs+1)
-			user << "<span class='notice'>\The [src] displays a \"Maximal CPU load reached. Unable to run another program.\" error</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] displays a \"Maximal CPU load reached. Unable to run another program.\" error</span>")
 			return
 
 		if(P.requires_ntnet && !get_ntnet_status(P.requires_ntnet_feature)) // The program requires NTNet connection, but we are not connected to NTNet.
-			user << "<span class='danger'>\The [src]'s screen shows \"NETWORK ERROR - Unable to connect to NTNet. Please retry. If problem persists contact your system administrator.\" warning.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>\The [src]'s screen shows \"NETWORK ERROR - Unable to connect to NTNet. Please retry. If problem persists contact your system administrator.\" warning.</span>")
 			return
 
 		if(P.run_program(user))
@@ -493,17 +494,17 @@
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/card/id)) // ID Card, try to insert it.
 		var/obj/item/weapon/card/id/I = W
 		if(!card_slot)
-			user << "You try to insert \the [I] into \the [src], but it does not have an ID card slot installed."
+			to_chat(user, "You try to insert \the [I] into \the [src], but it does not have an ID card slot installed.")
 			return
 
 		if(card_slot.stored_card)
-			user << "You try to insert \the [I] into \the [src], but it's ID card slot is occupied."
+			to_chat(user, "You try to insert \the [I] into \the [src], but it's ID card slot is occupied.")
 			return
 		user.drop_from_inventory(I)
 		card_slot.stored_card = I
 		I.forceMove(src)
 		update_uis()
-		user << "You insert \the [I] into \the [src]."
+		to_chat(user, "You insert \the [I] into \the [src].")
 		return
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/paper))
 		if(!nano_printer)
@@ -514,11 +515,11 @@
 		if(C.hardware_size <= max_hardware_size)
 			try_install_component(user, C)
 		else
-			user << "This component is too large for \the [src]."
+			to_chat(user, "This component is too large for \the [src].")
 	if(W.is_wrench())
 		var/list/components = get_all_components()
 		if(components.len)
-			user << "Remove all components from \the [src] before disassembling it."
+			to_chat(user, "Remove all components from \the [src] before disassembling it.")
 			return
 		new /obj/item/stack/material/steel( get_turf(src.loc), steel_sheet_cost )
 		src.visible_message("\The [src] has been disassembled by [user].")
@@ -528,23 +529,23 @@
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/weldingtool))
 		var/obj/item/weapon/weldingtool/WT = W
 		if(!WT.isOn())
-			user << "\The [W] is off."
+			to_chat(user, "\The [W] is off.")
 			return
 
 		if(!damage)
-			user << "\The [src] does not require repairs."
+			to_chat(user, "\The [src] does not require repairs.")
 			return
 
-		user << "You begin repairing damage to \the [src]..."
+		to_chat(user, "You begin repairing damage to \the [src]...")
 		if(WT.remove_fuel(round(damage/75)) && do_after(usr, damage/10))
 			damage = 0
-			user << "You repair \the [src]."
+			to_chat(user, "You repair \the [src].")
 		return
 
 	if(W.is_screwdriver())
 		var/list/all_components = get_all_components()
 		if(!all_components.len)
-			user << "This device doesn't have any components installed."
+			to_chat(user, "This device doesn't have any components installed.")
 			return
 		var/list/component_names = list()
 		for(var/obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/H in all_components)
@@ -578,48 +579,48 @@
 	// "USB" flash drive.
 	if(istype(H, /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/portable))
 		if(portable_drive)
-			user << "This computer's portable drive slot is already occupied by \the [portable_drive]."
+			to_chat(user, "This computer's portable drive slot is already occupied by \the [portable_drive].")
 			return
 		found = 1
 		portable_drive = H
 	else if(istype(H, /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive))
 		if(hard_drive)
-			user << "This computer's hard drive slot is already occupied by \the [hard_drive]."
+			to_chat(user, "This computer's hard drive slot is already occupied by \the [hard_drive].")
 			return
 		found = 1
 		hard_drive = H
 	else if(istype(H, /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/network_card))
 		if(network_card)
-			user << "This computer's network card slot is already occupied by \the [network_card]."
+			to_chat(user, "This computer's network card slot is already occupied by \the [network_card].")
 			return
 		found = 1
 		network_card = H
 	else if(istype(H, /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/nano_printer))
 		if(nano_printer)
-			user << "This computer's nano printer slot is already occupied by \the [nano_printer]."
+			to_chat(user, "This computer's nano printer slot is already occupied by \the [nano_printer].")
 			return
 		found = 1
 		nano_printer = H
 	else if(istype(H, /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/card_slot))
 		if(card_slot)
-			user << "This computer's card slot is already occupied by \the [card_slot]."
+			to_chat(user, "This computer's card slot is already occupied by \the [card_slot].")
 			return
 		found = 1
 		card_slot = H
 	else if(istype(H, /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/battery_module))
 		if(battery_module)
-			user << "This computer's battery slot is already occupied by \the [battery_module]."
+			to_chat(user, "This computer's battery slot is already occupied by \the [battery_module].")
 			return
 		found = 1
 		battery_module = H
 	else if(istype(H, /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/processor_unit))
 		if(processor_unit)
-			user << "This computer's processor slot is already occupied by \the [processor_unit]."
+			to_chat(user, "This computer's processor slot is already occupied by \the [processor_unit].")
 			return
 		found = 1
 		processor_unit = H
 	if(found)
-		user << "You install \the [H] into \the [src]"
+		to_chat(user, "You install \the [H] into \the [src]")
 		H.holder2 = src
 		user.drop_from_inventory(H)
 		H.forceMove(src)
@@ -651,12 +652,12 @@
 		critical = 1
 	if(found)
 		if(user)
-			user << "You remove \the [H] from \the [src]."
+			to_chat(user, "You remove \the [H] from \the [src].")
 		H.forceMove(get_turf(src))
 		H.holder2 = null
 	if(critical && enabled)
 		if(user)
-			user << "<span class='danger'>\The [src]'s screen freezes for few seconds and then displays an \"HARDWARE ERROR: Critical component disconnected. Please verify component connection and reboot the device. If the problem persists contact technical support for assistance.\" warning.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>\The [src]'s screen freezes for few seconds and then displays an \"HARDWARE ERROR: Critical component disconnected. Please verify component connection and reboot the device. If the problem persists contact technical support for assistance.\" warning.</span>")
 		shutdown_computer()
 		update_icon()
 
@@ -783,4 +784,4 @@
 	if(active_program)
 		return active_program.check_eye(user)
 	else
-		return ..()
+		return ..()

code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/processor.dm

@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@
 
 /obj/item/modular_computer/processor/examine(var/mob/user)
 	if(damage > broken_damage)
-		user << "<span class='danger'>It is heavily damaged!</span>"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>It is heavily damaged!</span>")
 	else if(damage)
-		user << "It is damaged."
+		to_chat(user, "It is damaged.")
 
 // Power interaction is handled by our machinery part, due to machinery having APC connection.
 /obj/item/modular_computer/processor/handle_power()
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 /obj/item/modular_computer/processor/try_install_component(var/mob/living/user, var/obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/H, var/found = 0)
 	if(istype(H, /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/tesla_link))
 		if(machinery_computer.tesla_link)
-			user << "This computer's tesla link slot is already occupied by \the [machinery_computer.tesla_link]."
+			to_chat(user, "This computer's tesla link slot is already occupied by \the [machinery_computer.tesla_link].")
 			return
 		var/obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/tesla_link/L = H
 		L.holder = machinery_computer
@@ -130,4 +130,4 @@
 	// If we have a tesla link on our machinery counterpart, enable it automatically. Lets computer without a battery work.
 	if(machinery_computer && machinery_computer.tesla_link)
 		machinery_computer.tesla_link.enabled = 1
-	..() 
+	..()

code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/tablet.dm

@@ -6,5 +6,5 @@
 	icon_state_menu = "menu"
 	hardware_flag = PROGRAM_TABLET
 	max_hardware_size = 1
-	w_class = 2
+	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
-	light_strength = 2					// Same as PDAs 
+	light_strength = 2					// Same as PDAs

code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/tablet_presets.dm

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 // Available as custom loadout item, this is literally the worst possible cheap tablet
 /obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/custom_loadout/cheap/New()
 	. = ..()
-	desc = "A low-end tablet often seen among low ranked station personnel"
+	desc = "A low-end tablet often seen among low ranked station personnel."
 	processor_unit = new/obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/processor_unit/small(src)
 	battery_module = new/obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/battery_module/nano(src)
 	battery_module.charge_to_full()

code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/modular_computer.dm

@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
+// Global var to track modular computers
+var/list/global_modular_computers = list()
+
 // Modular Computer - device that runs various programs and operates with hardware
 // DO NOT SPAWN THIS TYPE. Use /laptop/ or /console/ instead.
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/
 	name = "modular computer"
-	desc = "An advanced computer"
+	desc = "An advanced computer."
 
 	var/battery_powered = 0											// Whether computer should be battery powered. It is set automatically
 	use_power = 0
@@ -64,7 +67,7 @@
 
 // Eject ID card from computer, if it has ID slot with card inside.
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/verb/eject_usb()
-	set name = "Eject Portable Device"
+	set name = "Eject Portable Storage"
 	set category = "Object"
 	set src in view(1)
 
@@ -74,6 +77,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/New()
 	..()
 	cpu = new(src)
+	global_modular_computers.Add(src)
 
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/Destroy()
 	if(cpu)
@@ -162,9 +166,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/power_change()
 	if(battery_powered)
 		return
-	else
+	..()
-		..()
-		update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/attackby(var/obj/item/weapon/W as obj, var/mob/user as mob)
 	if(cpu)
@@ -194,3 +196,4 @@
 	if(cpu)
 		return cpu.check_eye(user)
 	return -1
+

code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/modular_laptop.dm

@@ -15,22 +15,22 @@
 	set src in view(1)
 
 	if(usr.stat || usr.restrained() || usr.lying || !istype(usr, /mob/living))
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>You can't do that.</span>"
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't do that.</span>")
 		return
 
 	if(!Adjacent(usr))
-		usr << "You can't reach it."
+		to_chat(usr, "You can't reach it.")
 		return
 
 	if(!istype(loc,/turf))
-		usr << "[src] is too bulky!  You'll have to set it down."
+		to_chat(usr, "[src] is too bulky!  You'll have to set it down.")
 		return
 
 	if(!stored_computer)
 		if(contents.len)
 			for(var/obj/O in contents)
 				O.forceMove(src.loc)
-		usr << "\The [src] crumbles to pieces."
+		to_chat(usr, "\The [src] crumbles to pieces.")
 		spawn(5)
 			qdel(src)
 		return
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	if(stored_computer.cpu)
 		stored_computer.cpu.screen_on = 1
 	loc = stored_computer
-	usr << "You open \the [src]."
+	to_chat(usr, "You open \the [src].")
 
 
 /obj/item/laptop/AltClick()
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 // The actual laptop
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/laptop
 	name = "laptop computer"
-	desc = "A portable computer"
+	desc = "A portable computer."
 	var/obj/item/laptop/portable = null						// Portable version of this computer, dropped on alt-click to allow transport. Used by laptops.
 	hardware_flag = PROGRAM_LAPTOP
 	icon_state_unpowered = "laptop-open"					// Icon state when the computer is turned off
@@ -78,11 +78,11 @@
 	set src in view(1)
 
 	if(usr.stat || usr.restrained() || usr.lying || !istype(usr, /mob/living))
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>You can't do that.</span>"
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't do that.</span>")
 		return
 
 	if(!Adjacent(usr))
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>You can't reach it.</span>"
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't reach it.</span>")
 		return
 
 	close_laptop(usr)
@@ -101,10 +101,10 @@
 	src.forceMove(portable)
 	stat |= MAINT
 	if(user)
-		user << "You close \the [src]."
+		to_chat(user, "You close \the [src].")
 	if(cpu)
 		cpu.screen_on = 0
 
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/laptop/AltClick()
 	if(Adjacent(usr))
-		close_laptop() 
+		close_laptop()

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/data.dm

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 /datum/computer_file/data
 	var/stored_data = "" 			// Stored data in string format.
 	filetype = "DAT"
+	var/block_size = 250
+	var/do_not_edit = 0				// Whether the user will be reminded that the file probably shouldn't be edited.
 
 /datum/computer_file/data/clone()
 	var/datum/computer_file/data/temp = ..()
@@ -10,7 +12,7 @@
 	return temp
 
 // Calculates file size from amount of characters in saved string
-/datum/computer_file/data/proc/calculate_size(var/block_size = 250)
+/datum/computer_file/data/proc/calculate_size()
 	size = max(1, round(length(stored_data) / block_size))
 
 /datum/computer_file/data/logfile

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/news_article.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+// /data/ files store data in string format.
+// They don't contain other logic for now.
+/datum/computer_file/data/news_article
+	filetype = "XNML"
+	filename = "Unknown News Entry"
+	block_size = 1000 		// Results in smaller files
+	do_not_edit = 1			// Editing the file breaks most formatting due to some HTML tags not being accepted as input from average user.
+	var/server_file_path 	// File path to HTML file that will be loaded on server start. Example: '/news_articles/space_magazine_1.html'. Use the /news_articles/ folder!
+
+/datum/computer_file/data/news_article/New(var/load_from_file = 0)
+	..()
+	if(server_file_path && load_from_file)
+		stored_data = file2text(server_file_path)
+	calculate_size()
+
+
+// NEWS DEFINITIONS BELOW THIS LINE
+
+/datum/computer_file/data/news_article/space/vol_one
+	filename = "SPACE Magazine vol. 1"
+	server_file_path = 'news_articles/space_magazine_1.html' 

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/program.dm

@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
 /datum/computer_file/program/proc/is_supported_by_hardware(var/hardware_flag = 0, var/loud = 0, var/mob/user = null)
 	if(!(hardware_flag & usage_flags))
 		if(loud && computer && user)
-			user << "<span class='danger'>\The [computer] flashes an \"Hardware Error - Incompatible software\" warning.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>\The [computer] flashes an \"Hardware Error - Incompatible software\" warning.</span>")
 		return 0
 	return 1
 
@@ -88,13 +88,13 @@
 	var/obj/item/weapon/card/id/I = user.GetIdCard()
 	if(!I)
 		if(loud)
-			user << "<span class='danger'>\The [computer] flashes an \"RFID Error - Unable to scan ID\" warning.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>\The [computer] flashes an \"RFID Error - Unable to scan ID\" warning.</span>")
 		return 0
 
 	if(access_to_check in I.access)
 		return 1
 	else if(loud)
-		user << "<span class='danger'>\The [computer] flashes an \"Access Denied\" warning.</span>"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>\The [computer] flashes an \"Access Denied\" warning.</span>")
 
 // This attempts to retrieve header data for NanoUIs. If implementing completely new device of different type than existing ones
 // always include the device here in this proc. This proc basically relays the request to whatever is running the program.
@@ -154,4 +154,4 @@
 	if(NM)
 		return NM.check_eye(user)
 	else
-		return -1
+		return -1

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/_program.dm

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 /obj/item/modular_computer/initial_data()
 	return get_header_data()
 
-/obj/item/modular_computer/update_layout()
+/obj/machinery/modular_computer/update_layout()
 	return TRUE
 
 /datum/nano_module/program

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/antagonist/dos.dm

@@ -24,14 +24,15 @@
 			dos_speed = NTNETSPEED_ETHERNET * NTNETSPEED_DOS_AMPLIFICATION
 	if(target && executed)
 		target.dos_overload += dos_speed
-		if(!target.is_operational())
+		if(!target.operable())
 			target.dos_sources.Remove(src)
 			target = null
 			error = "Connection to destination relay lost."
 
 /datum/computer_file/program/ntnet_dos/kill_program(var/forced)
-	target.dos_sources.Remove(src)
+	if(target)
-	target = null
+		target.dos_sources.Remove(src)
+		target = null
 	executed = 0
 
 	..(forced)

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/antagonist/hacked_camera.dm

@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
 
 /datum/nano_module/camera_monitor/hacked
 	name = "Hacked Camera Monitoring Program"
+	//available_to_ai = FALSE
 
 /datum/nano_module/camera_monitor/hacked/can_access_network(var/mob/user, var/network_access)
 	return 1
@@ -33,4 +34,4 @@
 	networks.Add(list(list("tag" = NETWORK_MERCENARY, "has_access" = 1)))
 	networks.Add(list(list("tag" = NETWORK_ERT, "has_access" = 1)))
 	networks.Add(list(list("tag" = NETWORK_CRESCENT, "has_access" = 1)))
-	return networks 
+	return networks

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/camera.dm

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	var/obj/machinery/camera/current_camera = null
 	var/current_network = null
 
-/datum/nano_module/camera_monitor/ui_interact(mob/user, ui_key = "main", datum/nanoui/ui = null, force_open = 1)
+/datum/nano_module/camera_monitor/ui_interact(mob/user, ui_key = "main", datum/nanoui/ui = null, force_open = 1, state = default_state)
 	var/list/data = host.initial_data()
 
 	data["current_camera"] = current_camera ? current_camera.nano_structure() : null
@@ -92,14 +92,11 @@
 		return 1
 
 	else if(href_list["switch_network"])
-		if(!(href_list["switch_network"] in using_map.station_networks))
-			return
-
 		// Either security access, or access to the specific camera network's department is required in order to access the network.
 		if(can_access_network(usr, get_camera_access(href_list["switch_network"])))
 			current_network = href_list["switch_network"]
 		else
-			usr << "\The [nano_host()] shows an \"Network Access Denied\" error message."
+			to_chat(usr, "\The [nano_host()] shows an \"Network Access Denied\" error message.")
 		return 1
 
 	else if(href_list["reset"])
@@ -164,9 +161,10 @@
 
 /datum/nano_module/camera_monitor/ert
 	name = "Advanced Camera Monitoring Program"
+	//available_to_ai = FALSE
 
 // The ERT variant has access to ERT and crescent cams, but still checks for accesses. ERT members should be able to use it.
-/datum/nano_module/camera_monitor/hacked/modify_networks_list(var/list/networks)
+/datum/nano_module/camera_monitor/ert/modify_networks_list(var/list/networks)
 	..()
 	networks.Add(list(list("tag" = NETWORK_ERT, "has_access" = 1)))
 	networks.Add(list(list("tag" = NETWORK_CRESCENT, "has_access" = 1)))

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/card.dm

@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@
 								contents += "  [get_access_desc(A)]"
 
 						if(!computer.nano_printer.print_text(contents,"access report"))
-							usr << "<span class='notice'>Hardware error: Printer was unable to print the file. It may be out of paper.</span>"
+							to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Hardware error: Printer was unable to print the file. It may be out of paper.</span>")
 							return
 						else
 							computer.visible_message("<span class='notice'>\The [computer] prints out paper.</span>")
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@
 									[data_core ? data_core.get_manifest(0) : ""]
 									"}
 					if(!computer.nano_printer.print_text(contents,text("crew manifest ([])", stationtime2text())))
-						usr << "<span class='notice'>Hardware error: Printer was unable to print the file. It may be out of paper.</span>"
+						to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Hardware error: Printer was unable to print the file. It may be out of paper.</span>")
 						return
 					else
 						computer.visible_message("<span class='notice'>\The [computer] prints out paper.</span>")
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@
 								jobdatum = J
 								break
 						if(!jobdatum)
-							usr << "<span class='warning'>No log exists for this job: [t1]</span>"
+							to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>No log exists for this job: [t1]</span>")
 							return
 
 						access = jobdatum.get_access()

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/comm.dm

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	filedesc = "Command and communications program."
 	program_icon_state = "comm"
 	nanomodule_path = /datum/nano_module/program/comm
-	extended_desc = "Used to command and control the station. Can relay long-range communications."
+	extended_desc = "Used to command and control the station. Can relay long-range communications. This program can not be run on tablet computers."
 	required_access = access_heads
 	requires_ntnet = 1
 	size = 12
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
 
 /datum/nano_module/program/comm
 	name = "Command and communications program"
+	//available_to_ai = TRUE
 	var/current_status = STATE_DEFAULT
 	var/msg_line1 = ""
 	var/msg_line2 = ""
@@ -104,13 +105,15 @@
 	if(..())
 		return 1
 	var/mob/user = usr
-	var/ntn_comm = !!program.get_signal(NTNET_COMMUNICATION)
+	var/ntn_comm = program ? !!program.get_signal(NTNET_COMMUNICATION) : 1
-	var/ntn_cont = !!program.get_signal(NTNET_SYSTEMCONTROL)
+	var/ntn_cont = program ? !!program.get_signal(NTNET_SYSTEMCONTROL) : 1
 	var/datum/comm_message_listener/l = obtain_message_listener()
 	switch(href_list["action"])
 		if("sw_menu")
+			. = 1
 			current_status = text2num(href_list["target"])
 		if("announce")
+			. = 1
 			if(is_autenthicated(user) && !issilicon(usr) && ntn_comm)
 				if(user)
 					var/obj/item/weapon/card/id/id_card = user.GetIdCard()
@@ -118,31 +121,29 @@
 				else
 					crew_announcement.announcer = "Unknown"
 				if(announcment_cooldown)
-					usr << "Please allow at least one minute to pass between announcements"
+					to_chat(usr, "Please allow at least one minute to pass between announcements")
-					SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
+					return TRUE
-					return
 				var/input = input(usr, "Please write a message to announce to the station crew.", "Priority Announcement") as null|text
 				if(!input || !can_still_topic())
-					SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
+					return 1
-					return
 				crew_announcement.Announce(input)
 				announcment_cooldown = 1
 				spawn(600)//One minute cooldown
 					announcment_cooldown = 0
 		if("message")
+			. = 1
 			if(href_list["target"] == "emagged")
 				if(program)
 					if(is_autenthicated(user) && program.computer_emagged && !issilicon(usr) && ntn_comm)
 						if(centcomm_message_cooldown)
-							usr << "<span class='warning'>Arrays recycling. Please stand by.</span>"
+							to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Arrays recycling. Please stand by.</span>")
 							SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
 							return
 						var/input = sanitize(input(usr, "Please choose a message to transmit to \[ABNORMAL ROUTING CORDINATES\] via quantum entanglement.  Please be aware that this process is very expensive, and abuse will lead to... termination. Transmission does not guarantee a response. There is a 30 second delay before you may send another message, be clear, full and concise.", "To abort, send an empty message.", "") as null|text)
 						if(!input || !can_still_topic())
-							SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
+							return 1
-							return
 						Syndicate_announce(input, usr)
-						usr << "<span class='notice'>Message transmitted.</span>"
+						to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Message transmitted.</span>")
 						log_say("[key_name(usr)] has made an illegal announcement: [input]")
 						centcomm_message_cooldown = 1
 						spawn(300)//30 second cooldown
@@ -150,34 +151,35 @@
 			else if(href_list["target"] == "regular")
 				if(is_autenthicated(user) && !issilicon(usr) && ntn_comm)
 					if(centcomm_message_cooldown)
-						usr << "<span class='warning'>Arrays recycling. Please stand by.</span>"
+						to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Arrays recycling. Please stand by.</span>")
 						SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
 						return
 					if(!is_relay_online())//Contact Centcom has a check, Syndie doesn't to allow for Traitor funs.
-						usr <<"<span class='warning'>No Emergency Bluespace Relay detected. Unable to transmit message.</span>"
+						to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>No Emergency Bluespace Relay detected. Unable to transmit message.</span>")
-						SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
+						return 1
-						return
 					var/input = sanitize(input("Please choose a message to transmit to Centcomm via quantum entanglement.  Please be aware that this process is very expensive, and abuse will lead to... termination.  Transmission does not guarantee a response. There is a 30 second delay before you may send another message, be clear, full and concise.", "To abort, send an empty message.", "") as null|text)
 					if(!input || !can_still_topic())
-						SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
+						return 1
-						return
 					CentCom_announce(input, usr)
-					usr << "<span class='notice'>Message transmitted.</span>"
+					to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Message transmitted.</span>")
 					log_say("[key_name(usr)] has made an IA Centcomm announcement: [input]")
 					centcomm_message_cooldown = 1
 					spawn(300) //30 second cooldown
 						centcomm_message_cooldown = 0
 		if("shuttle")
+			. = 1
 			if(is_autenthicated(user) && ntn_cont)
 				if(href_list["target"] == "call")
 					var/confirm = alert("Are you sure you want to call the shuttle?", name, "No", "Yes")
 					if(confirm == "Yes" && can_still_topic())
 						call_shuttle_proc(usr)
+
 				if(href_list["target"] == "cancel" && !issilicon(usr))
 					var/confirm = alert("Are you sure you want to cancel the shuttle?", name, "No", "Yes")
 					if(confirm == "Yes" && can_still_topic())
 						cancel_call_proc(usr)
 		if("setstatus")
+			. = 1
 			if(is_autenthicated(user) && ntn_cont)
 				switch(href_list["target"])
 					if("line1")
@@ -194,8 +196,8 @@
 						post_status("alert", href_list["alert"])
 					else
 						post_status(href_list["target"])
-
 		if("setalert")
+			. = 1
 			if(is_autenthicated(user) && !issilicon(usr) && ntn_cont && ntn_comm)
 				var/current_level = text2num(href_list["target"])
 				var/confirm = alert("Are you sure you want to change alert level to [num2seclevel(current_level)]?", name, "No", "Yes")
@@ -214,9 +216,11 @@
 							if(SEC_LEVEL_BLUE)
 								feedback_inc("alert_comms_blue",1)
 			else
-				usr << "You press button, but red light flashes and nothing happens." //This should never happen
+				to_chat(usr, "You press button, but red light flashes and nothing happens.")//This should never happen
+
 			current_status = STATE_DEFAULT
 		if("viewmessage")
+			. = 1
 			if(is_autenthicated(user) && ntn_comm)
 				current_viewing_message_id = text2num(href_list["target"])
 				for(var/list/m in l.messages)
@@ -224,18 +228,19 @@
 						current_viewing_message = m
 				current_status = STATE_VIEWMESSAGE
 		if("delmessage")
+			. = 1
 			if(is_autenthicated(user) && ntn_comm && l != global_message_listener)
 				l.Remove(current_viewing_message)
 			current_status = STATE_MESSAGELIST
 		if("printmessage")
+			. = 1
 			if(is_autenthicated(user) && ntn_comm)
 				if(program && program.computer && program.computer.nano_printer)
 					if(!program.computer.nano_printer.print_text(current_viewing_message["contents"],current_viewing_message["title"]))
-						usr << "<span class='notice'>Hardware error: Printer was unable to print the file. It may be out of paper.</span>"
+						to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Hardware error: Printer was unable to print the file. It may be out of paper.</span>")
 					else
 						program.computer.visible_message("<span class='notice'>\The [program.computer] prints out paper.</span>")
 
-	SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
 
 /datum/nano_module/program/comm/proc/post_status(var/command, var/data1, var/data2)
 

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/file_browser.dm

@@ -85,8 +85,16 @@
 		var/datum/computer_file/data/F = HDD.find_file_by_name(open_file)
 		if(!F || !istype(F))
 			return 1
-		// 16384 is the limit for file length in characters. Currently, papers have value of 2048 so this is 8 times as long, since we can't edit parts of the file independently.
+		if(F.do_not_edit && (alert("WARNING: This file is not compatible with editor. Editing it may result in permanently corrupted formatting or damaged data consistency. Edit anyway?", "Incompatible File", "No", "Yes") == "No"))
-		var/newtext = sanitize(html_decode(input(usr, "Editing file [open_file]. You may use most tags used in paper formatting:", "Text Editor", F.stored_data) as message), 16384)
+			return 1
+
+		var/oldtext = html_decode(F.stored_data)
+		oldtext = replacetext(oldtext, "\[editorbr\]", "\n")
+
+		var/newtext = sanitize(replacetext(input(usr, "Editing file [open_file]. You may use most tags used in paper formatting:", "Text Editor", oldtext) as message|null, "\n", "\[editorbr\]"), MAX_TEXTFILE_LENGTH)
+		if(!newtext)
+			return
+
 		if(F)
 			var/datum/computer_file/data/backup = F.clone()
 			HDD.remove_file(F)
@@ -235,5 +243,4 @@
 		ui.auto_update_layout = 1
 		ui.set_initial_data(data)
 		ui.open()
-
+#undef MAX_TEXTFILE_LENGTH
-

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/game.dm

@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@
 	data["gameover"] = gameover
 	data["information"] = information
 
-	ui = nanomanager.try_update_ui(user, src, ui_key, ui, data, force_open)
+	ui = SSnanoui.try_update_ui(user, src, ui_key, ui, data, force_open)
 	if (!ui)
 		ui = new(user, src, ui_key, "arcade_classic.tmpl", "Defeat [enemy_name]", 500, 350, state = state)
 		if(host.update_layout())
@@ -148,4 +148,4 @@
 		player_mana += regen
 		enemy_play()
 		check_gameover()
-		return 1 
+		return 1

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/news_browser.dm

@@ -0,0 +1,119 @@
+/datum/computer_file/program/newsbrowser
+	filename = "newsbrowser"
+	filedesc = "NTNet/ExoNet News Browser"
+	extended_desc = "This program may be used to view and download news articles from the network."
+	program_icon_state = "generic"
+	size = 8
+	requires_ntnet = 1
+	available_on_ntnet = 1
+
+	nanomodule_path = /datum/nano_module/program/computer_newsbrowser/
+	var/datum/computer_file/data/news_article/loaded_article
+	var/download_progress = 0
+	var/download_netspeed = 0
+	var/downloading = 0
+	var/message = ""
+
+/datum/computer_file/program/newsbrowser/process_tick()
+	if(!downloading)
+		return
+	download_netspeed = 0
+	// Speed defines are found in misc.dm
+	switch(ntnet_status)
+		if(1)
+			download_netspeed = NTNETSPEED_LOWSIGNAL
+		if(2)
+			download_netspeed = NTNETSPEED_HIGHSIGNAL
+		if(3)
+			download_netspeed = NTNETSPEED_ETHERNET
+	download_progress += download_netspeed
+	if(download_progress >= loaded_article.size)
+		downloading = 0
+		requires_ntnet = 0 // Turn off NTNet requirement as we already loaded the file into local memory.
+	SSnanoui.update_uis(NM)
+
+/datum/computer_file/program/newsbrowser/kill_program()
+	..()
+	requires_ntnet = 1
+	loaded_article = null
+	download_progress = 0
+	downloading = 0
+
+/datum/computer_file/program/newsbrowser/Topic(href, href_list)
+	if(..())
+		return 1
+	if(href_list["PRG_openarticle"])
+		. = 1
+		if(downloading || loaded_article)
+			return 1
+
+		for(var/datum/computer_file/data/news_article/N in ntnet_global.available_news)
+			if(N.uid == text2num(href_list["PRG_openarticle"]))
+				loaded_article = N.clone()
+				downloading = 1
+				break
+	if(href_list["PRG_reset"])
+		. = 1
+		downloading = 0
+		download_progress = 0
+		requires_ntnet = 1
+		loaded_article = null
+	if(href_list["PRG_clearmessage"])
+		. = 1
+		message = ""
+	if(href_list["PRG_savearticle"])
+		. = 1
+		if(downloading || !loaded_article)
+			return
+
+		var/savename = sanitize(input(usr, "Enter file name or leave blank to cancel:", "Save article", loaded_article.filename))
+		if(!savename)
+			return 1
+		var/obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/HDD = computer.hard_drive
+		if(!HDD)
+			return 1
+		var/datum/computer_file/data/news_article/N = loaded_article.clone()
+		N.filename = savename
+		HDD.store_file(N)
+	if(.)
+		SSnanoui.update_uis(NM)
+
+
+/datum/nano_module/program/computer_newsbrowser
+	name = "NTNet/ExoNet News Browser"
+
+/datum/nano_module/program/computer_newsbrowser/ui_interact(mob/user, ui_key = "main", var/datum/nanoui/ui = null, var/force_open = 1, var/datum/topic_state/state = default_state)
+
+	var/datum/computer_file/program/newsbrowser/PRG
+	var/list/data = list()
+	if(program)
+		data = program.get_header_data()
+		PRG = program
+	else
+		return
+
+	data["message"] = PRG.message
+	if(PRG.loaded_article && !PRG.downloading) 	// Viewing an article.
+		data["title"] = PRG.loaded_article.filename
+		data["article"] = PRG.loaded_article.stored_data
+	else if(PRG.downloading)					// Downloading an article.
+		data["download_running"] = 1
+		data["download_progress"] = PRG.download_progress
+		data["download_maxprogress"] = PRG.loaded_article.size
+		data["download_rate"] = PRG.download_netspeed
+	else										// Viewing list of articles
+		var/list/all_articles[0]
+		for(var/datum/computer_file/data/news_article/F in ntnet_global.available_news)
+			all_articles.Add(list(list(
+				"name" = F.filename,
+				"size" = F.size,
+				"uid" = F.uid
+			)))
+		data["all_articles"] = all_articles
+
+	ui = SSnanoui.try_update_ui(user, src, ui_key, ui, data, force_open)
+	if (!ui)
+		ui = new(user, src, ui_key, "news_browser.tmpl", "NTNet/ExoNet News Browser", 575, 700, state = state)
+		ui.auto_update_layout = 1
+		ui.set_initial_data(data)
+		ui.open()

code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/ntmonitor.dm

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 
 /datum/nano_module/computer_ntnetmonitor
 	name = "NTNet Diagnostics and Monitoring"
+	//available_to_ai = TRUE
 
 /datum/nano_module/computer_ntnetmonitor/ui_interact(mob/user, ui_key = "main", var/datum/nanoui/ui = null, var/force_open = 1, var/datum/topic_state/state = default_state)
 	if(!ntnet_global)

code/modules/modular_computers/hardware/battery_module.dm

@@ -51,14 +51,18 @@
 // This is not intended to be obtainable in-game. Intended for adminbus and debugging purposes.
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/battery_module/lambda
 	name = "lambda coil"
-	desc = "A very complex device that creates it's own bluespace dimension. This dimension may be used to store massive amounts of energy."
+	desc = "A very complex power source compatible with various computers. It is capable of providing power for nearly unlimited duration."
 	icon_state = "battery_lambda"
 	hardware_size = 1
-	battery_rating = 1000000
+	battery_rating = 30000
+
+/obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/battery_module/lambda/New()
+	..()
+	battery = new/obj/item/weapon/cell/infinite(src)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/battery_module/diagnostics(var/mob/user)
 	..()
-	user << "Internal battery charge: [battery.charge]/[battery.maxcharge] CU"
+	to_chat(user, "Internal battery charge: [battery.charge]/[battery.maxcharge] CU")
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/battery_module/New()
 	battery = new/obj/item/weapon/cell(src)
@@ -68,4 +72,4 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/battery_module/proc/charge_to_full()
 	if(battery)
-		battery.charge = battery.maxcharge 
+		battery.charge = battery.maxcharge

code/modules/modular_computers/hardware/hard_drive.dm

@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/diagnostics(var/mob/user)
 	..()
 	// 999 is a byond limit that is in place. It's unlikely someone will reach that many files anyway, since you would sooner run out of space.
-	user << "NT-NFS File Table Status: [stored_files.len]/999"
+	to_chat(user, "NT-NFS File Table Status: [stored_files.len]/999")
-	user << "Storage capacity: [used_capacity]/[max_capacity]GQ"
+	to_chat(user, "Storage capacity: [used_capacity]/[max_capacity]GQ")
 
 // Use this proc to add file to the drive. Returns 1 on success and 0 on failure. Contains necessary sanity checks.
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/proc/store_file(var/datum/computer_file/F)
@@ -164,4 +164,4 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/New()
 	install_default_programs()
-	..() 
+	..()

code/modules/modular_computers/hardware/hardware.dm

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/
 	name = "Hardware"
-	desc = "Unknown Hardware"
+	desc = "Unknown Hardware."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/modular_components.dmi'
 	var/obj/item/modular_computer/holder2 = null
 	var/power_usage = 0 			// If the hardware uses extra power, change this.
@@ -16,27 +16,27 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/attackby(var/obj/item/W as obj, var/mob/living/user as mob)
 	// Multitool. Runs diagnostics
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/device/multitool))
-		user << "***** DIAGNOSTICS REPORT *****"
+		to_chat(user, "***** DIAGNOSTICS REPORT *****")
 		diagnostics(user)
-		user << "******************************"
+		to_chat(user, "******************************")
 		return 1
 	// Nanopaste. Repair all damage if present for a single unit.
 	var/obj/item/stack/S = W
 	if(istype(S, /obj/item/stack/nanopaste))
 		if(!damage)
-			user << "\The [src] doesn't seem to require repairs."
+			to_chat(user, "\The [src] doesn't seem to require repairs.")
 			return 1
 		if(S.use(1))
-			user << "You apply a bit of \the [W] to \the [src]. It immediately repairs all damage."
+			to_chat(user, "You apply a bit of \the [W] to \the [src]. It immediately repairs all damage.")
 			damage = 0
 		return 1
 	// Cable coil. Works as repair method, but will probably require multiple applications and more cable.
 	if(istype(S, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
 		if(!damage)
-			user << "\The [src] doesn't seem to require repairs."
+			to_chat(user, "\The [src] doesn't seem to require repairs.")
 			return 1
 		if(S.use(1))
-			user << "You patch up \the [src] with a bit of \the [W]."
+			to_chat(user, "You patch up \the [src] with a bit of \the [W].")
 			take_damage(-10)
 		return 1
 	return ..()
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 
 // Called on multitool click, prints diagnostic information to the user.
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/proc/diagnostics(var/mob/user)
-	user << "Hardware Integrity Test... (Corruption: [damage]/[max_damage]) [damage > damage_failure ? "FAIL" : damage > damage_malfunction ? "WARN" : "PASS"]"
+	to_chat(user, "Hardware Integrity Test... (Corruption: [damage]/[max_damage]) [damage > damage_failure ? "FAIL" : damage > damage_malfunction ? "WARN" : "PASS"]")
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/New(var/obj/L)
 	w_class = hardware_size
@@ -76,13 +76,14 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/examine(var/mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	if(damage > damage_failure)
-		user << "<span class='danger'>It seems to be severely damaged!</span>"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>It seems to be severely damaged!</span>")
 	else if(damage > damage_malfunction)
-		user << "<span class='notice'>It seems to be damaged!</span>"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>It seems to be damaged!</span>")
 	else if(damage)
-		user << "It seems to be slightly damaged."
+		to_chat(user, "It seems to be slightly damaged.")
 
 // Damages the component. Contains necessary checks. Negative damage "heals" the component.
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/proc/take_damage(var/amount)
 	damage += round(amount) 					// We want nice rounded numbers here.
 	damage = between(0, damage, max_damage)		// Clamp the value.
+

code/modules/modular_computers/hardware/nano_printer.dm

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 	name = "nano printer"
 	desc = "Small integrated printer with paper recycling module."
 	power_usage = 50
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 2, TECH_ENGINEERING = 2)
 	critical = 0
 	icon_state = "printer"
 	hardware_size = 1
@@ -10,7 +11,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/nano_printer/diagnostics(var/mob/user)
 	..()
-	user << "Paper buffer level: [stored_paper]/[max_paper]"
+	to_chat(user, "Paper buffer level: [stored_paper]/[max_paper]")
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/nano_printer/proc/print_text(var/text_to_print, var/paper_title = null)
 	if(!stored_paper)
@@ -20,27 +21,21 @@
 	if(!check_functionality())
 		return 0
 
-	var/obj/item/weapon/paper/P = new/obj/item/weapon/paper(get_turf(holder2))
-
 	// Damaged printer causes the resulting paper to be somewhat harder to read.
 	if(damage > damage_malfunction)
-		P.info = stars(text_to_print, 100-malfunction_probability)
+		text_to_print = stars(text_to_print, 100-malfunction_probability)
-	else
+	new/obj/item/weapon/paper(get_turf(holder2),text_to_print, paper_title)
-		P.info = text_to_print
+
-	if(paper_title)
-		P.name = paper_title
-	P.update_icon()
 	stored_paper--
-	P = null
 	return 1
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/nano_printer/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/paper))
 		if(stored_paper >= max_paper)
-			user << "You try to add \the [W] into [src], but it's paper bin is full"
+			to_chat(user, "You try to add \the [W] into [src], but it's paper bin is full")
 			return
 
-		user << "You insert \the [W] into [src]."
+		to_chat(user, "You insert \the [W] into [src].")
 		qdel(W)
 		stored_paper++
 
@@ -48,4 +43,4 @@
 	if(holder2 && (holder2.nano_printer == src))
 		holder2.nano_printer = null
 	holder2 = null
-	..() 
+	..()

code/modules/modular_computers/hardware/network_card.dm

@@ -16,14 +16,14 @@ var/global/ntnet_card_uid = 1
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/network_card/diagnostics(var/mob/user)
 	..()
-	user << "NIX Unique ID: [identification_id]"
+	to_chat(user, "NIX Unique ID: [identification_id]")
-	user << "NIX User Tag: [identification_string]"
+	to_chat(user, "NIX User Tag: [identification_string]")
-	user << "Supported protocols:"
+	to_chat(user, "Supported protocols:")
-	user << "511.m SFS (Subspace) - Standard Frequency Spread"
+	to_chat(user, "511.m SFS (Subspace) - Standard Frequency Spread")
 	if(long_range)
-		user << "511.n WFS/HB (Subspace) - Wide Frequency Spread/High Bandiwdth"
+		to_chat(user, "511.n WFS/HB (Subspace) - Wide Frequency Spread/High Bandiwdth")
 	if(ethernet)
-		user << "OpenEth (Physical Connection) - Physical network connection port"
+		to_chat(user, "OpenEth (Physical Connection) - Physical network connection port")
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/network_card/New(var/l)
 	..(l)

code/modules/modular_computers/hardware/portable_hard_drive.dm

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // These are basically USB data sticks and may be used to transfer files between devices
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/portable/
 	name = "basic data crystal"
-	desc = "Small crystal with imprinted photonic circuits that can be used to store data. It's capacity is 16 GQ"
+	desc = "Small crystal with imprinted photonic circuits that can be used to store data. Its capacity is 16 GQ."
 	power_usage = 10
 	icon_state = "flashdrive_basic"
 	hardware_size = 1
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/portable/advanced
 	name = "advanced data crystal"
-	desc = "Small crystal with imprinted high-density photonic circuits that can be used to store data. It's capacity is 64 GQ"
+	desc = "Small crystal with imprinted high-density photonic circuits that can be used to store data. Its capacity is 64 GQ."
 	power_usage = 20
 	icon_state = "flashdrive_advanced"
 	hardware_size = 1
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/portable/super
 	name = "super data crystal"
-	desc = "Small crystal with imprinted ultra-density photonic circuits that can be used to store data. It's capacity is 256 GQ"
+	desc = "Small crystal with imprinted ultra-density photonic circuits that can be used to store data. Its capacity is 256 GQ."
 	power_usage = 40
 	icon_state = "flashdrive_super"
 	hardware_size = 1
@@ -29,4 +29,4 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/hard_drive/portable/New()
 	..()
 	stored_files = list()
-	recalculate_size() 
+	recalculate_size()

code/modules/modular_computers/hardware/processor_unit.dm

@@ -38,4 +38,4 @@
 	hardware_size = 1
 	power_usage = 75
 	max_idle_programs = 2
-	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3) 
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3)

code/modules/modular_computers/hardware/tesla_link.dm

@@ -17,4 +17,4 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/computer_hardware/tesla_link/Destroy()
 	if(holder && (holder.tesla_link == src))
 		holder.tesla_link = null
-	..() 
+	..()

code/modules/modular_computers/laptop_vendor.dm

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	desc = "A vending machine with microfabricator capable of dispensing various NT-branded computers"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/vending.dmi'
 	icon_state = "robotics"
-	layer = 2.9
+	layer = OBJ_LAYER - 0.1
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
 

nano/templates/news_browser.tmpl

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+{{if data.message}}
+<div class='item'>
+	{{:data.message}}
+	{{:helper.link('CLEAR', null, { "PRG_clearmessage" : 1 })}}
+</div>
+{{/if}}
+{{if data.article}}
+	Viewing: {{:data.title}}<br><br>
+
+	{{:data.article}}
+
+	<br><br>
+	{{:helper.link('CLOSE', null, { "PRG_reset" : 1 })}}
+	{{:helper.link('SAVE', null, { "PRG_savearticle" : 1 })}}
+{{else data.download_progress}}
+	Downloading file...<br><br>
+	<div class='item'>
+		<div class='itemLabel'>
+			Progress:
+		</div>
+		<div class='itemContent'>
+			{{:helper.displayBar(data.download_progress, 0, data.download_maxprogress, 'good')}}
+			{{:data.download_progress}} / {{:data.download_maxprogress}} GQ
+		</div>
+		<div class='itemLabel'>
+			Download speed:
+		</div>
+		<div class='itemContent'>
+			{{data.download_rate}} GQ/s
+		</div>
+		<div class='itemLabel'>
+			Controls:
+		</div>
+		<div class='itemContent'>
+			{{:helper.link('ABORT', null, { "PRG_reset" : 1 })}}
+		</div>			
+	</div>
+{{else}}
+	<b>Listing available files</b><hr>
+	{{for data.all_articles}}
+		<div class='item'>
+			<div class='itemLabel'>
+				Name: 
+			</div>
+			<div class='itemContent'>
+				{{:value.name}}
+			</div>
+			<div class='itemLabel'>
+				Size: 
+			</div>
+			<div class='itemContent'>
+				{{:value.size}} GQ
+			</div>
+			<div class='itemLabel'>
+				Actions: 
+			</div>
+			<div class='itemContent'>
+				{{:helper.link('OPEN', null, { "PRG_openarticle" : value.uid })}}
+			</div>
+		</div>
+	{{/for}}
+{{/if}} 

news_articles/space_magazine_1.html

@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+<img
+        src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/M7bp_Lz-ceoXJc3WGI4vGOyXME3Gaix6-yxC1a4kV37XmZjfmqMujXO6Q-TE1aJ-ZNZDn5Gp97m_-iTyc8ilnWbN76KorqlHSycP-Ihs89kGg506VWvQDjONjEgs9JcvrR654UKD"
+	height = 400px
+/>
+</p>
+
+
+<p><title> Welcome to SPACE Magazine </title></p>
+<br>
+<br>
+<p>
+    SPACE Magazine is a new force in Journalism in the 26th Century- bringing news and information to the multitudes of Star Systems settled by Sentient Life,
+    letting everyone know what<61>s happening across the Stars, millions of miles away. News if first and foremost our forte, but articles over important
+    individuals and new developments will also be here in the magazine, which we shall ship out every month with a new issue. This, is our very first issue,
+    and we hope to continue for many years to come.
+</p>
+<p>
+    In this first issue, we will address a few incidents that have come up as of recent days- a attempted, but disastrous attack by Pirates against the colony
+    of Onaios Prime, thwarted by the latest in weapons technology. A meteor shower that rained disaster on the colonial world of Brinkburn in the lucrative
+    system of Nyx, causing many citizens to leave the planet. An attack by terrorists on the colony of Asilliss VII, resulting in many deaths, and the Great
+    Carp Migrations that have been occurring in recent days in the Nyx System.
+</p>
+
+
+<br><br>
+<h2>Pirates Underestimate Colonial Defenses</h2>
+<br>
+<p>
+    This week, a pirate group that has stolen a SolGov Battlecruiser has attempted to commit a raid with it upon a colony world Onaios Prime, in the Onaios
+    system. However, it was quickly eradicated along with its escort by a planetside battery of Mass Drivers produced recently by Dawnlight Celestial Defence.
+    After this incident Dawnlight has registered an influx of demand from other colonies, as their weapons are relatively affordable, registering slight growth
+    in stock ratings for the first time in 250 years, when the success of Dawnlight even competed with corporations like Hephaestus. We have found a written
+    account of one of the writers of local news agency, and with their permission are including it in this article.
+</p>
+<p>
+    <20>It was almost midnight when I was driving around the AURA 2, a new anti-orbital installation, on my way home from my office, after some overtime. I have
+    heard of its construction project and have never paid much attention to it, the world of Onaios Prime that I live on has always been only moderately
+    wealthy, and peaceful... until last night. A loud siren played from the complex's direction, breaking the silence of the night. I stopped my vehicle where
+    an overhang down to the valley let me look at the platform, from 50 meters above it, and about 300 meters away from it, and I saw it for my first time.
+</p>
+<p>
+    A great bunker in the middle was having its windows shut in blast doors, shying away from the reason this is an anti-orbital installation: The jeeps and
+    trucks that were scurrying to hide in the bunker were but the tiniest little dot, compared to the massive Mass Drivers, that slowly, but so steadily, with
+    a bass, gentle hum, began towering to the sky, reaching out to it with a barrel so long you would need two loaded semi-trucks to cover the length. The
+    barrels aligned, and I could still hear the humming, but it started growing stronger, stronger... before one of the barrels sparked inside a few times, and
+    I was blinded by a vast flash... Only then, the humming cut off, only then, I heard the lightning, and only then, a spiking, overwhelming pitch of
+    capacitor discharge plummeted to my eardrums, only to be followed by an encroaching thunder of a blastwave, shunting masses of air against me.
+</p>
+<p>
+    Only after a few seconds, I regained my hearing and sight to feel the echoes of the blast, and to see another Mass Driver was discharging, sparking. I
+    covered the sight of it in time, to see the entire valley was lit for a split second as well as the sun could do, and I heard the discharge again, and I
+    heard its calling. Every spike, a declaration of freedom. Every thunderblast, a declaration of sovereignty. The Mass Drivers would flash, marking dawn upon
+    the invaders to signal the humanity made its stand here, and it shall persevere. The warhead that it would expel was our fist that would smite them from
+    our sky. I did not know who have we fought against at that time, but at that moment, and ever since, I never looked at the night sky the same way again. I
+    believe that that sky is our home.<2E> -Written by Liun Asitero, Onaios Daily
+</p>
+<i> Written by Lucas Shiito </i>
+
+
+<br><br>
+<h2>Brinkburn Refugees and Sapient<6E>s Rights</h2>
+<br>
+<p>
+    One of Nyx's planets, Brinkburn, has had a catastrophe happen in form of a meteor storm three days ago. Nyx has lashed out with a solar corona that, while
+    having a miniscule effect on traffic and stations, has managed to deflect several asteroids from the belt natively present around Brinkburn. This caused
+    massive, unsustainable damage to the habitation complexes present on the planet that are occupied by several hundreds of settlers, and given their scarce
+    material stocks, they had no other choice but to escape, to find another place to survive in.
+</p>
+<p>
+    The situation was further complicated by the very asteroid rings that have started this misfortune; the refugees did not have sufficiently advanced
+    navigation computers on their pods to steer them safely through the rings. Approximately 20% of population is estimated to have not made it through. The
+    shuttles that have shipped the settlers on the world in the first place needed to be dismantled and used for scrap to expand the living area, and the more
+    advanced components were used to wrangle the escape pods together.
+</p>
+<p>
+    Most of the refugees have found their way to Emerald Habitation, a station in Nyx. The station already has issues with over-population and air
+    purification, and the sudden influx of human settlers has introduced even more problems. Firstly, it has made it much harder to process travelers passing
+    through, making travel in Nyx either very dangerous through Void Star, or very expensive through NAS Crescent. Secondly, Emerald Habitation has been
+    housing a large number of Unathi, which have been harassing the refugees, some of them are even a part of the station's security, making appeals to them
+    only worsen the situation.
+</p>
+<p>
+    We can only hope a new home will be found and built for the poor refugees, and that the Skrell present on station, that are keeping the situation
+    relatively free of casualties, continue to sustain a safe, if not non-hostile environment on the overpopulated station.
+</p>
+<i> Written by Laura Hunton </i>
+
+
+<br><br>
+<h2>Terror Attack on Asilliss VII</h2>
+<br>
+<p>
+    Planet Asilliss VI has been a civil uprising hotspot for a few weeks now, and things have recently yet again escalated. A research facility belonging to
+    NanoTrasen, one of several to be specific, that specializes on an undisclosed project, has been attacked by a group of masked raiders armed with automatic
+    weapons, using several buggies for transport. Two hours after the incident, Asilliss Liberation Force claimed responsibility. "Companies like NanoTrasen
+    are advancing us, but into slavery and containment! Their technology only brings control to the corrupt over the honest people of Asilliss! We cannot stand
+    idle! Join us and befall those who take our lives from our control!", claimed a man hiding in a shade on video that was sent to a local entertainment
+    station to be broadcasted under threat of attack.
+</p>
+<p>
+    Up until now, the government's militia has been relatively ineffective at quelling this terrorist cell, while their statistics register a number of arrests
+    and casualties, the group is still registering influx of recruits. However, NanoTrasen seems to have been highly impacted by this attack, judging from
+    press release of NanoTrasen, Nyx Division: "As a company, we must maintain our safety standard for our employees, as well as secure our installations. The
+    continued unrest on Asilliss that is resulting in loss of investments is forcing our hand to resort to particularly prejudicial measures and we are
+    arranging cooperation with the governmental forces."
+</p>
+<p>
+    We have information from a trusted source, who we shall allow to remain unnamed, that NanoTrasen is arranging a loan to Asiliss in form of acquisition of a
+    small number of vehicles from Terraphistus Military Armor and small arms shipped all the way from Mars Security Industries, as well as hiring services from
+    a newly instated PMC, SAARE, to protect other NanoTrasen's installations. We have very little information on SAARE due to its novelty, except that it has
+    accepted several decorated veterans from various security forces and armies, and specializes on top secret operations. Only time will tell if these
+    measures shall be taken and how shall they affect the unrest on Asilliss IV, but be sure that we shall provide our readers with full coverage!
+</p>
+<i>Written by Johnathan Townsend</i>
+
+
+<br><br>
+<h2>The Great Carp Migration</h2>
+<br>
+<p>
+    Carp and Pike have plagued space station windows and ship paint jobs for the past hundred years, and while local businesses make money off of eradicating
+    them by the hundreds, they only seem to increase in number and size. Xenobiologists at Brickburn have come to the conclusion that that these pests most
+    likely came from Erebus. "Was really hard to figure out at first," says researcher Gregory Hills, "They really like to, you know, bite things. But once we
+    got a few hundred tagged ones out there the answer became pretty obvious." He went further on to explain that through their research they've created a
+    basic carp life cycle, starting at the center of the gas giant and ending in the upper atmosphere, "They tend to die there.", he remarks, "Carp don't
+    really survive in space unless they are really, really big. Hence why we get so many." When asked why the carp come to space in the first place, he shrugs,
+    "We don't really know. We think maybe they can sense the stations up there somehow and are looking for food."
+</p>
+<p>
+    Sadly this does not help much in protecting the citizens of the stars from the dreadful beasts. In the last month, there have been a reported 37 deaths due
+    to Carp and Pike related incidents, making the Erebus Beasts a serious threat to people thinking of working on a station. Scientists believe that at some
+    point this year, stations and ships in the Nyx System will be subjected to the largest migration of Carp and Pike that has ever been seen, and it may cause
+    serious damage to interests in the system.
+</p>
+<i>Written by Peggy Re<52>saih</i> 

polaris.dme

@@ -2107,6 +2107,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\computers\machinery\modular_laptop.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\computer_file.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\data.dm"
+#include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\news_article.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\program.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\program_events.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\programs\_engineering.dm"
@@ -2118,6 +2119,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\programs\configurator.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\programs\file_browser.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\programs\game.dm"
+#include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\programs\news_browser.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\programs\ntdownloader.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\programs\ntmonitor.dm"
 #include "code\modules\modular_computers\file_system\programs\ntnrc_client.dm"