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
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The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Department of Defense (USA) - Government Invites Public to Solve Challenges. "The federal government has a lot of problems to solve, and a new website it launched this week will give average citizens a forum to discuss and potentially solve those problems while vying for rewards for the best solutions. Bev Godwin, director of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Center … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Weekend Whimsy
1. Second Life Machinima - Scars 2. The Worst of Second Life (WOSL) - September 2010 Edition - Display Names by Linden Lab 3. Second Life - Running In The Shadows (Kirstens S20 (32) Viewer … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
UWA’s art challenge completes final heat: final on the way
The University of Western Australia have just wrapped up the last heat of their 3D Art & Design Challenge (full info below), and once again the depth and breadth of the work being displayed is impressive. I feel very privileged and anxious at the same time, to be one of the panel of judges for the Grand Final, which is coming up fairly soon. I've said it a few times now, but … [Read more...] about UWA’s art challenge completes final heat: final on the way
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Rochester Post-Bulletin (USA) - Mayo Clinic expands in the virtual world. "Mayo Clinic has opened a new, virtual bookstore in the imaginary world called Second Life, one of many online realms that increasingly are taking on real-life importance. Mayo first opened a Second Life Gonda Building in December 2009. But now you can walk into the Mayo bookstore by signing onto … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news