OpenSimulator - User contributions [en]

Ubuntu

2009-11-22T10:59:18Z

Shankao:

Ubuntu

2009-11-22T10:58:01Z

Shankao:

Ubuntu

2009-11-22T10:56:03Z

Shankao:

Ubuntu

2009-11-09T21:07:44Z

Shankao:

I'm trying to have opensimulator in the Ubuntu universe repositories. The [[UnofficialDebPackages|unofficial .deb packages]] linked in this wiki are ok for regular installs but not for ubuntu inclusion, so I have created new source packages. 

== Pros ==

*Source packages that compile into binary. Suitable for a debian based distro. 
*They package an stable release (0.6.7). Good if you need some stability. 
*When accepted (still waiting for approval...), integrated in the Ubuntu universe repositories. This means a big new userbase that can easily find and test the software. We expect to port it to other .deb based distros 
*Focus in integrating the software with the operating system rather than adding new features, that can allow out-of-the-box configuration and deployment of servers. 
*It is not only Ubuntu, but all .deb based distributions. 

== Cons ==

*You will have to wait a bit more for "big" releases. Use the regular binary packages for that. 

== Installation ==

If you want to install them for testing just:

Copy the lines below and add them to your system's software sources.
<blockquote>
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main
</blockquote>
Then, you can use your preferred package manager (i.e. synaptic, apt-get, aptitude) to install the program, marked as opensimulator-server.

== Running the server ==

After installing the software:

* ''cd /usr/lib/opensimulator''
* Run as root: "''mono OpenSim.exe''". You can use ''sudo'' for this.

Logs go to /var/log/opensimulator and there are some docs in /usr/share/doc/opensimulator-server/

Ubuntu

2009-11-09T21:05:28Z

Shankao: Running information and some formatting

I'm trying to have opensimulator in the Ubuntu universe repositories. The [[UnofficialDebPackages|unofficial .deb packages]] linked in this wiki are ok for regular installs but not for ubuntu inclusion, so I have created new source packages. 

== Pros ==

*Source packages that compile into binary. Suitable for a debian based distro. 
*They package an stable release (0.6.7). Good if you need some stability. 
*When accepted (still waiting for approval...), integrated in the Ubuntu universe repositories. This means a big new userbase that can easily find and test the software. We expect to port it to other .deb based distros 
*Focus in integrating the software with the operating system rather than adding new features, that can allow out-of-the-box configuration and deployment of servers. 
*It is not only Ubuntu, but all .deb based distributions. 

== Cons ==

*You will have to wait a bit more for "big" releases. Use the regular binary packages for that. 

 

If you want to install them for testing just:

Copy the lines below and add them to your system's software sources.
<blockquote>
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main
</blockquote>
Then, you can use your preferred package manager (i.e. synaptic, apt-get, aptitude) to install the program, marked as opensimulator-server.

== Running the server ==

After installing the software:

* ''cd /usr/lib/opensimulator''
* Run as root: "''mono OpenSim.exe''". You can use ''sudo'' for this.

Logs go to /var/log/opensimulator and there are some docs in /usr/share/doc/opensimulator-server/

Ubuntu

2009-11-09T19:51:54Z

Shankao: Link to unofficial .deb

I'm trying to have opensimulator in the Ubuntu universe repositories. The [[UnofficialDebPackages|unofficial .deb packages]] linked in this wiki are ok for regular installs but not for ubuntu inclusion, so I have created new source packages. 

 

Pros:

*Source packages that compile into binary. Suitable for a debian based distro. 
*They package an stable release (0.6.7). Good if you need some stability. 
*When accepted (still waiting for approval...), integrated in the Ubuntu universe repositories. This means a big new userbase that can easily find and test the software. We expect to port it to other .deb based distros 
*Focus in integrating the software with the operating system rather than adding new features, that can allow out-of-the-box configuration and deployment of servers. 
*It is not only Ubuntu, but all .deb based distributions. 

 

Cons:

*You will have to wait a bit more for "big" releases. Use the regular binary packages for that. 

 

If you want to install them for testing just:

Copy the lines below and add them to your system's software sources.
<blockquote>deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main </blockquote><blockquote>deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main </blockquote>
Then, you can use your preferred package manager (i.e. synaptic, apt-get, aptitude) to install the program, marked as opensimulator-server.

Ubuntu

2009-11-09T19:50:05Z

Shankao: Pros and cons

I'm trying to have opensimulator in the Ubuntu universe repositories. The unofficial .deb packages linked in this wiki are ok for regular installs but not for ubuntu inclusion, so I have created new source packages. 

 

Pros:

*Source packages that compile into binary. Suitable for a debian based distro. 
*They package an stable release (0.6.7). Good if you need some stability. 
*When accepted (still waiting for approval...), integrated in the Ubuntu universe repositories. This means a big new userbase that can easily find and test the software. We expect to port it to other .deb based distros 
*Focus in integrating the software with the operating system rather than adding new features, that can allow out-of-the-box configuration and deployment of servers. 
*It is not only Ubuntu, but all .deb based distributions. 

 

Cons:

*You will have to wait a bit more for "big" releases. Use the regular binary packages for that. 

 

If you want to install them for testing just:

Copy the lines below and add them to your system's software sources.
<blockquote>deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main </blockquote><blockquote>deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main </blockquote>
Then, you can use your preferred package manager (i.e. synaptic, apt-get, aptitude) to install the program, marked as opensimulator-server.

Ubuntu

2009-11-09T19:18:14Z

Shankao: Page creation

I'm trying to have opensimulator in the Ubuntu universe repositories and some suitable source packages have being created yet. If you want to install them for testing just:

Copy the lines below and add them to your system's software sources.
<blockquote>deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main </blockquote><blockquote>deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/shankao/opensimulator/ubuntu karmic main </blockquote>
Then, you can use your preferred package manager (i.e. synaptic, apt-get, aptitude) to install the program, marked as opensimulator-server.

Main Page

2008-12-04T19:38:37Z

Shankao: Undo revision 8931 by RolliAceld (Talk)

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==Welcome to the '''OpenSimulator Wiki'''.==

=== What is OpenSimulator? ===
[[image:Opensim_Wright_Plaza.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Wright Plaza on OSGrid]]

OpenSimulator is a 3D Application Server. It can be used to create a 3D Virtual World (ala [http://www.secondlifegrid.net Second Life(tm)]), and includes facilities for creating custom avatars, chatting with others in the environment, building 3D content in world, and creating complex 3D applications in world. OpenSimulator can also be extended via [[Getting Started with Region Modules|loadable modules]] or web service interfaces to build more custom 3D Applications. OpenSimulator is released under a [[BSD License]], making it both open source, and commercially friendly to embed in products.

Although OpenSimulator is still considered '''alpha software''', many people are [http://technorati.com/search/opensim?authority=a4&language=en doing exciting things with it].

=== Features ===
Even though OpenSimulator is realatively young software it already has many useful features
* Supports creating 1 or more 256x256 meter Regions, either on a single machine, or linked between multiple machines in grid mode
* Extensive ability to customize your avatar, both with custom clothing, skins, and attached objects
* The ability to create content real time in the environment using in world building tools
* Real time physics simulation built on top of the ODE physics library
* In world application development using a number of different languages, including LSL, C#, and/or Javascript.

=== Using OpenSimulator ===
The fastest way to get started using OpenSimulator is to create an account on [http://osgrid.org OSGrid], then download the [http://opensim-viewer.sourceforge.net/ Hippo Viewer] or [http://secondlife.com/support/downloads.php Linden Lab's Second Life viewer] (amongst others) to connect to OSGrid. This process should take no longer than 10 minutes, and will give you a flavor for what OpenSimulator is like.

You can also easily connect to any one of the many [[Grid_List|public grids]] on the internet.

Or you could run a simple standalone OpenSim on your Windows desktop to create and preview content. [http://blip.tv/file/1421954 Here is an eight-minute video showing how].

=== Running your own OpenSimulator ===
If you are interested in running your own OpenSimulator server, to host your own 3D environments you'll want to check out the following links:
* [[Download|Getting OpenSimulator]]
* [[Build_Instructions|Building OpenSimulator]]
* [[Configuration|Configuring OpenSimulator]]
* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions in Running OpenSimulator]]

=== 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) and [irc://irc.freenode.net/opensim-dev #opensim-dev]
* [[WikiStructure|Contribute to this wiki]], making the OpenSimulator documentation even better.
* Report bugs, submit patches, or submit content contributions via our [http://opensimulator.org/mantis/ mantis bug tracker] (please read our [[Contributions_Policy|Contributions Policy]] and the [[Hacking OpenSim for fun and profit|OpenSimulator hacking guide]] prior to submitting patches).
* Create an OpenSimulator related project hosted on the [http://forge.opensimulator.org Forge] or [http://opensimulator.org/wiki/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.
* 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.

''Pages by Category:'' [[:Category:Users|User's Pages]], [[:Category:Development|Development Pages]], [[:Category:Scripts|Scripts]],[[Special:Recentchanges| Recent Wiki Changes]] 
''Wiki Translations:'' [[OpenSimSpanish | Spanish]], [[OpenSimGerman | German]], [[fr | Francais]], [[OpenSimItalian | Italian]], [[PT| Português]], [http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=ja&langpair=en%7Cja&u=http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Main_Page Japanese]
[[Category:Main]]
[[Category:Getting Started]]
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Download

2008-12-04T19:16:17Z

Shankao: updated

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==Source code==
Here are the current released versions of OpenSim.

'''Please note:''' As OpenSim is still at an alpha code maturity stage, there is absolutely no guarantee that functionality works or is stable, even in the numbered releases. Certain features may not work either because the code is in rapid evolution, or because functionality expected by the Linden Labs Second Life viewer has simply not been implemented yet. However, constructive feedback is still welcomed.

Also, please be aware that OpenSim requires that you have a fair amount of technical knowledge in order to set it up.

You may need to use the Subversion source code management system to obtain the code. For Windows you can install just [http://subversion.tigris.org/servlets/NewsItemView?newsItemID=1941 Subversion] or the often preferred [http://tortoisesvn.tigris.org Tortoise Subversion extension]. Mac OS X 10.l5 and above have Subversion built but OS. X 10.4.x can still [http://homepage.mac.com/martinott/Subversion-1.4.4.pkg.zip download Subversion].

Another option for obtaining the code is via [http://www.selenic.com/mercurial/wiki/ mercurial] from the [http://opensimulator.org/hg/opensim-trunk/ OpenSim repository].

* '''0.6.0 release as of Nov 10th, 2008 (modestly stable)'''
svn co http://opensimulator.org/svn/opensim/tags/0.6.0-release opensim

* '''Latest Subversion revision version (bleeding edge)'''
svn co http://opensimulator.org/svn/opensim/trunk opensim

* '''Latest mercurial revision version (bleeding edge)'''
hg clone http://opensimulator.org/hg/opensim-trunk/ opensim

==Binaries==
==Installers==
* '''Official 0.6 Windows Installer''' Not Valid for OSGrid Nov 30 2008
http://forge.opensimulator.org/gf/download/frsrelease/137/251/OpenSimSetup0.6.exe

* '''[[UnofficialDebPackages|Unofficial .deb packages]]

==Packages==
* '''0.6.0 release''' (thanks to the OSGrid team)
http://osgrid.org/download/osgrid.opensim.v0.6.0.7471.zip

* '''Official Nightly Build Binary (Recommended for quick testing)
http://builds.opensimulator.org

==Related Software==
[[Related_Software|Related Software Section - CLICK HERE]] 

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