We all live in a virtual world
September 1, 2010 No CommentsMike Treder, the managing director of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, recently asked a loaded question: If you could …
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How can you add joy to your virtual world?
September 1, 2010 No CommentsA couple of weeks ago, the ever-insightful Seth Godin pointed out that every new activity has a learning curve — …
ArticlesDoes your grid need its own currency?
August 31, 2010 No CommentsOne of the first decisions a new grid owner has to make is whether there will be an in-world economy …
Articles, HypergridUtherverse launches casino for US customers
August 31, 2010 No CommentsUtherverse, a proprietary virtual world platform known for its adult content, has launched a virtual casino targeting US customers. While …
ArticlesRenting or owning your OpenSim land?
August 26, 2010 No CommentsHosting providers with previous experience in Second Life are bringing some Second Life terminology with them into OpenSim. For example, Coral …
ArticlesOpenSim prices drop to $10 per region
August 25, 2010 No CommentsCorrection: Coral Estate regions start at $20, not $10. OpenSim hosting prices have fallen to a record-low, with providers like New …
Articles, HypergridRooms and regions: pros and cons
August 22, 2010 No CommentsBusiness users choosing virtual environments usually focus on particular features — does it support mesh imports? Are there in-world editing …
ArticlesOpenSim business roadmap: past, present and future
August 21, 2010 No CommentsMy company is a small, enterprise user of virtual worlds. Over the past year, we’ve used them for meetings with …
ArticlesWhisper clear as a bell in OpenSim
August 20, 2010 No CommentsTonight’s meeting of the Hypergrid Entrepreneurs Group was an eye-opener for me and several other attendees — well, ear-opener. We got …
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