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{{Layout_box1|1=OpenSim is a BSD Licensed Open Source project to develop a functioning virtual worlds server platform capable of supporting multiple clients and servers in a heterogeneous grid structure.  OpenSim is written in [http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/Ecma-334.htm C#], and can run under [http://www.mono-project.com/Main_Page Mono] or the [http://www.microsoft.com/net/ Microsoft .NET] runtimes.

OpenSim is currently in the alpha development stage, with active testing of SVN trunk versions encouraged.

Please read our [[Contributions_Policy]] before contributing, and to learn what OpenSim's values are.}}
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== Getting Started with OpenSim ==
* [[Features]] - Key features of the OpenSim platform.
* [[Download]] - Download a copy of OpenSim.
* [[Installation]] - How to install the simulator software.
* [[Configuration]] - How to configure the simulator for various modes.
* [[Client Setup]] - How to connect to an OpenSim server with the Second Life client
* [[Running|Operator Manual]] - Describes how to control the OpenSim server
* [[Scripting]] - LSL that works with OpenSim, custom functions(OSL), and proposals
* [[Troubleshooting]] - How to trouble shoot your OpenSim installation.
* [[FAQ]] - Frequently asked questions.
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== Participating in the OpenSim Community ==

OpenSim is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source] project. This means that it is developed by anyone who wants to participate. This could be you!  We welcome testers and developers alike.
* [[Contributions Policy]] - Read about the contribution policy before contributing to the OpenSim project

===Getting online===
There are several public grids and several standalone arrays running 24/7. For the casual user as well as those who want to run their own public regions, there is a list of available sims at [[OpenSim: Grids]]. Most of these grids have representation on the #opensim chat channel for asking and answering questions.

While OpenSim is not affiliated with any one grid there are many prominent [[OpenSim: Grids|Grids]].

===Support===
<b>IRC</b>
* [[Development|IRC-Support]] - You can receive/give help via the IRC channels

<b>Mailing lists</b>

Various mailing lists are available for communication between users and developers. A list is available to subscribe to email SVN commit notifications.
* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-users opensim-users] - a user support forum for OpenSim
* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-dev opensim-dev] - development discussion of OpenSim
* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-commits opensim-commits] - an email list for svn commits
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== News ==
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=== Custom osFunction Ideas wanted ===
OpenSim's own scripting team is accepting ideas/requests/wishlists for custom functions. Have a look at [[LSL_osFunctions|the full list]] over here.

You can browse older news items [[News|at the news archive]].

== OpenSim Development ==
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The [[Development Team|OpenSim Team]] is currently working towards the 0.5 release of OpenSim.  See the [[Roadmap]] for details.

For more information on OpenSim development and on how you can make your mark, check out the [[Development|development]] section.

=== Bugs ===
Please use the SecondLife official 1.18.5.3 client on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows- third party viewers and modified viewers add more variables to a bug, making it harder to track down. The bug may not even be an OpenSim one! Make sure you use ''only'' the official client. See notes on configuring your client over at the [[Client Setup|client setup]] page.

You can report bugs at the [http://opensimulator.org/mantis/ Mantis bugtracker].

''Note:'' Some email providers are tagging Mantis emails as spam.  If you sign up for a Mantis Account and don't get a confirmation email:
* Check your spam folder, see if it is there.  GMail is consistently tagging these as spam.
* If you are using Yahoo, you'll need to wait ~ 8 hrs to receive any email from opensimulator.org.

=== Other languages ===
You can also see this wiki in these other languages:
[[OpenSimSpanish | Spanish]] | [[OpenSimGerman | German]] | [[fr | Francais]] | [[OpenSimItalian | Italian]] | ...