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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Large businesses in Second Life: they still exist
One of the most frequent questions I'm asked (after "Is Second Life still around?"), is what large businesses are still actively involved in Second Life. I noticed this afternoon while reading my RSS feeds that Daniel Voyager has compiled a list of those at the big end of town still involved. They include Air France, Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM and Siemens (pictured). All … [Read more...] about Large businesses in Second Life: they still exist
Flickr Gettr and Second Life
Draxtor Despres has created a machinima on a great Second Life installation that takes the Gettr functionality on Flickr and merges it into an underwater Second Life installation. Have a look for yourself: Here's the direct teleport link … [Read more...] about Flickr Gettr and Second Life
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. TUAW (USA) - Enterprise virtual worlds vendor ProtonMedia promises Mac client. "ProtonMedia says that increasing use of Macs in businesses means it's now developing a Mac version of its respected virtual worlds software ProtoSphere, a virtual collaboration environment. Although the Windows version of its software is built on Microsoft technology, the company says its … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Virtual worlds and social good: a striking example
Over the years of covering the virtual worlds industry, one of the highlights has been seeing grass-roots fundraising efforts. Using my own country of Australia as an example, significant amounts of money have been raised for the 2009 Bushfires and this year's series of calamities in Queensland. There's already planning under way for events to support those affected by the … [Read more...] about Virtual worlds and social good: a striking example