Since HTTP-in was deployed in the recent Second Life server update, I’ve had a chance to bend, fold, spindle and mutilate it extensively. Essentially to use and misuse it in pretty much every way I could think of. And you know what? It’s nice, but it isn’t that big a deal. HTTP-in allows an external application to send data to an object in Second Life, just as is done via … [Read more...] about HTTP-in: a worthy addition to Second Life communications
Software updates
Beware the bling in Second Life
Linden Lab's Pastrami Linden has flagged a new feature in the current Release Candidate viewer. The 'Avatar Rendering Cost' option will show a number that equates to the cumulative graphics generation impact of that avatar - the more non-standard avatar features you've added the higher the number. It's a useful tool to determine what may be behind some of the lag experienced … [Read more...] about Beware the bling in Second Life
Linux Second Life Client goes beta
Linden Lab have announced the availability of a beta-version of its client for Linux users. There's a dedicated bunch of Australian Linux users in Second Life and it'd be a fair guess they're a little excited by this announcement. If you're a Linux user, post a comment on your experiences with the beta. Good luck! … [Read more...] about Linux Second Life Client goes beta
Second Life viewer now supports Vista
Al the details here. Do have a good read of the specific system requirements, as your PC's video card may still be the primary cause of any issues. … [Read more...] about Second Life viewer now supports Vista
New WindLight viewer available for Second Life users
All the details here. I love the aesthetic improvements WindLight brings to Second Life, just hoping this release is a little more stable than previous ones... Update: A new non-WindLight viewer is now available for download … [Read more...] about New WindLight viewer available for Second Life users