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2011-08-23T08:07:44Z

SammyWilson: /* December 2009 */

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==Project News==

For older release history, see [[Release Notes]].

===May 2011===
* [[0.7.1_Release|OpenSim 0.7.1 released]].
* [[0.7.1.1_Release|OpenSim 0.7.1.1 released]].

===August 2010===
* [[0.7.0.1_Release|OpenSim 0.7.0.1 released]].
* Long haitus on the project news wiki page ended! Folks - please feel free to add your news here.

===January 2010===
-Unofficial OpenSim meetup - UK 
-Presence Refactor in testing. (Friends, SQLite and HyperGrid still need implementation in this branch) [http://opensimulator.org/viewgit/?a=shortlog&p=opensim&h=refs/heads/presence-refactor link] 
-We're also looking for solid documentation writing. If you're interested, please subscribe to [http://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-dev opensim-dev] and send us a letter.

===December 2009===
Version 0.6.8 has been released. Source packages can be [http://www.mycaal.com/loan modification] downloaded at http://dist.opensimulator.org/.

===September 2009===
Version 0.6.7 has been released. Source packages can be downloaded at http://dist.opensimulator.org/.

===August 2009===
OpenSimulator has moved it's source repository to git. Please see [[Using_Git]] for more details about setting up git to access the source repository.
For anyone that can't use git, we're keeping a SVN mirror at http://opensimulator.org/svn/opensim-track/trunk.

Additionally, we have a viewgit for OpenSimulator at http://opensimulator.org/viewgit/?a=summary&p=opensim

===June 2009===
Version 0.6.6 has been released. Source packages can be downloaded at http://dist.opensimulator.org/.

===May 2009===
Starting in r9562 OpenSim has a set of new configuration variables that specify how services and service connectors are set up.

Please reference the [[Services_and_Service_Connectors_Configuration | Services and Service Connectors Configuration]] page for more information.

===April 2009===
* There is a current proposal to drop Visual Studio 2005 support in OpenSim by end of May. Visual Studio 2008 will still be supported. If you have strong opinions on the matter, use the [[Mailing_Lists|mailing lists]] to make your voice heard. (this proposal was approved)

==Press==

===February 2010===
*[http://chronicle.com/article/After-Frustrations-in-Second/64137/ 14 Feb 2010 - After Frustrations in Second Life, Colleges Look to New Virtual Worlds]
===January 2010===
*[http://blog.genkii.com/2010/01/13/sparkle-im-1-3-4-released/ 13 Jan 2010 - iPhone App Sparkle IM 1.3.4 released which supports OpenSim grids]
*[http://realxtend.blogspot.com/2010/01/naali-01-released.html 01 Jan 2010 - RealXtend releases first RC for naali, the realXtend and OpenSimulator Viewer]
===November 2009===
*[http://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2009/11/opensim-in-intel-spotlight/ 18 Nov 2009 - OpenSimulator in Intel Spotlight, Intel CTO Justin Rattner introduced OpenSim and ScienceSim at SC09 Super Computing Conference]
===September 2009===
*[http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20090930005401&newsLang=en 30 Sept 2009 - 3Di Releases Open Source, web based viewer called Rei]
===January 2009===
*[http://blogs.intel.com/research/2009/01/sciencesim.php 29 Jan 2009 - Intel Research Launches ScienceSim based on OpenSimulator]
===September 2008===
*[http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/25038.wss 03 Sep 2008 - Made in IBM Labs: IBM Moves Real-Time Communication and Collaboration Into 3-D (integrated with OpenSim)]
===February 2008===
* [http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/23565.wss 21st Feb 2008 - Made in IBM Labs: IBM 3-D Data Centers Show Virtual Worlds Fit for Business]
* [http://www.realxtend.org/realxtend_opensim_release_15_02_2008.html 15th Feb 2008 - RealXtend joins OpenSim: Team up to make open source Virtual World standard]
* [http://www.ngigroup.com/jp/press/2008/02/001264.html 5th Feb 2008 - 3Di, Inc. Creates Voice Communication Function for Its Virtual World Application "Jin-sei"]
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==Blogs==
* [http://www.worldsimterra.com WorldSimTerra (Português, English, Español)]
* [http://www.adamfrisby.com/blog/2008/08/resources-for-running-your-own-opensim Adam's OpenSim resources blog post] - a list of resources for running OpenSim
* [http://rock-vacirca.blogspot.com Rock Vacirca's Blog] - lots of tutorials, not only on OpenSim, but on MySQL, Hippo, Second Inventory, etc
* [http://justincc.wordpress.com justincc's blog] - A blog with a weekly OpenSim development update and regular articles on various OpenSim topics.
* [http://lbsa71.net/category/opensim/ lbsa71.net] - tidbits from an OpenSim developer.
* [http://imohax.com Mo Hax] - posts and videos about OpenSim and Second Life from beginner perspective, focus on content previewing and educational use
* [http://www.metaverse3d.com/tag/opensim/ Metaverse3d] - French blog about metaverse and OpenSim.
* [http://www.subwereld.nl/ Subwereld] - A Dutch weblog about the OpenSimulator Project, the virtual world grids and OpenSim tools.
* [http://maxping.org/ Maxping] - A web magazine that writes about open source virtual worlds.
* [http://blog.cyberlandia.net/ Cyberlandia Blog] - Italian blog about Opensim, hypergrid and virtual worlds
* [http://b5od.com/?tag=/opensimulator b5od Teravus Misc Blog] - Teravus' technology blog about .NET, OpenSimulator, Security and other topics (OpenSimulator Tag)

Main Page

2011-08-23T08:05:09Z

SammyWilson:

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=== What is OpenSimulator? ===
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OpenSimulator is an open source multi-platform, multi-user 3D application server. It can be used to create a virtual environment (or world) which can be accessed through a variety of clients, on multiple protocols. OpenSimulator allows virtual world developers to customize their worlds using the technologies they feel work best - we've designed the framework to be easily extensible. OpenSimulator is written in [http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/Ecma-334.htm C#], running both on Windows over the [http://www.microsoft.com/net/ .NET Framework] and on Unix-like machines over the [http://www.mono-project.com/ Mono] framework. The source code is released under a [[BSD License]], a commercially friendly license to embed OpenSimulator in products. If you want to know about our development history, see [[History]].

Out of the box, OpenSimulator can be used to simulate virtual environments similar to [http://www.secondlifegrid.net Second Life™], given that it supports the core of [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Protocol SL's messaging protocol]. As such, these virtual worlds can be accessed with the regular [http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Alternate_viewers SL viewers]. However, OpenSimulator is neither a clone of Second Life's server nor does it aim at becoming such a clone. On the contrary, OpenSimulator lacks support for many of the game-specific features of Second Life (on purpose), while pursuing innovative directions towards becoming the bare bones, but extensible, server of the 3D Web.

OpenSimulator is getting more stable as it approaches release 1.0, but we still consider it alpha software; so should you.

=== Features ===

* Supports online, multi-user 3D environments as small as 1 simulator or as large as thousands of simulators.
* Supports 3D virtual spaces of variable size within one single instance.
* Supports multiple clients and protocols - access the same world at the same time via multiple protocols.
* Supports realtime Physics Simulation, with multiple engine options including ODE.
* Supports clients that create 3D content in real time.
* Supports inworld scripting using a number of different languages, including LSL/OSSL, C# and VB.NET
* Provides unlimited ability to customize virtual world applications [http://www.mycaal.com/loan modification] through the use of [[IRegionModule|scene plugin modules]].

For a more extensive list, see the [[Feature Matrix]].

=== Running an OpenSimulator-Based World ===

*[[Download|Downloading OpenSimulator]]
*[[Dependencies|Required Modules]]
*[[Build Instructions|Building OpenSimulator]]
*[[Configuration|Configuring and Running OpenSimulator]]
*[[Server Commands]]
*[[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions in Running OpenSimulator]]
*[[:Category:Tech Reference|Technical Reference Pages]]

=== Participating in the OpenSimulator Community ===
OpenSimulator is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source] project, and is powered by the community members that devote time and energy to the effort. There are many ways to participate and contribute to the community:
* Participate via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat IRC] - [irc://irc.freenode.net/opensim #opensim] (for users), [irc://irc.freenode.net/opensim-dev #opensim-dev] (for developers) and [irc://irc.freenode.net/opensim-scripts #opensim-scripts]
* Participate via the mailing lists - [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-users opensim-users] (for users) and [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-dev opensim-dev] (for developers).
* [[WikiStructure|Contribute to this wiki]], making the OpenSimulator documentation even better.
* Report [[bugs]], submit [[Submitting_code_to_OpenSim|patches]] or submit content contributions via our [http://opensimulator.org/mantis/ mantis bug tracker]
* Create an OpenSimulator related project hosted on the [http://forge.opensimulator.org Forge] or [[Related_Software|elsewhere]] on the web. In the forge there are over a dozen registered projects, and it's a great way to further extend the OpenSimulator community.
* Participate to open content creation for OpenSimulator. More details at [[Artist Home]].
* Blog about OpenSimulator, and let us know about that blog on [irc://irc.freenode.net/opensim #opensim] so it can be added to [http://planet.opensim.us Planet OpenSim]
* Participate in one of the weekly [[Office Hours]] for OpenSimulator. We currently have weekly office hours for development, wiki work, and testing.
Make sure to read through [[Contributions Policy]] before starting participation. It has the policy, guidelines, and licensing conditions for the OpenSimulator project.

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