Like a lot of virtual worlds observers, I've written repeatedly on the need for virtual worlds like OpenSim and Second Life to be simpler to use - ideally web browser based. Kitely, a project underway since 2008, takes a big step toward achieving that by making the establishment of an OpenSim grid nearly as simple as it gets. It took me under ten minutes to get set up in … [Read more...] about Kitely: open source virtual worlds simplified
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Second Life in a browser on the near horizon
"Project Skylight" is its name apparently, and it's the project that will hopefully deliver Second Life in a web browser. Tateru Nino got a confirmation from Linden Lab that testing will be occurring, so hopefully we'll see some concrete examples in the short-term. It's a well overdue development, and one that is not so much innovative as essential for Second Life's longer … [Read more...] about Second Life in a browser on the near horizon
The ins and outs of Intel’s OpenSim scaling
By now, you’ve probably read about Intel’s experiments in boosting the performance of open-source Second Life workalike OpenSim to very large numbers of users – or at least very large numbers of users compared to a traditional Second Life simulator. You may have seen the video, if not, it’s here: All of this, ultimately, is apparently going to become an open part of the … [Read more...] about The ins and outs of Intel’s OpenSim scaling
Interview – Kyle Gomboy, CEO of ReactionGrid
ReactionGrid is one of the OpenSim-based grids that's been making an impact during the year. The more formalised partnership with Microsoft has only increased the momentum for ReactionGrid, as has the increase in educators moving or diversifying to OpenSim grids. I took the opportunity this week to catch up with ReactionGrid's CEO, Kyle Gomboy, to have a detailed chat about … [Read more...] about Interview – Kyle Gomboy, CEO of ReactionGrid
Open source virtual environments living server-free
Most people familiar with the Second Life grid are also aware of the existence of OpenSim technology, commonly thought of as the Open Source alternative to Second Life. With OpenSim, you can create your own virtual environment grid without needing to pay for licensing. The grid can be made open to the public, or be kept private, only available to those on your side of the … [Read more...] about Open source virtual environments living server-free