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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. It also has an optional facility (the [[Hypergrid]]) to allow users to visit other OpenSimulator installations across the web from an account on a 'home' OpenSimulator installation.
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| − | 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]].
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| − | 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 does not aim to become a clone of the Second Life server platform. Rather, the project pursues innovative feature development with an aspiration towards becoming the bare bones, but extensible, server of the 3D Web.
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| − | OpenSimulator is getting more stable as it approaches release 1.0, but we still has a few quirks; handle with care!
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| − | * Supports online, multi-user 3D environments as small as 1 simulator or as large as thousands of simulators.
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| − | * Supports 3D virtual spaces of variable size within one single instance.
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| − | * Supports multiple clients and protocols - access the same world at the same time via multiple protocols.
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| − | * Supports realtime Physics Simulation, with multiple engine options including ODE.
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| − | * Supports clients that create 3D content in real time.
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| − | * Supports inworld scripting using a number of different languages, including LSL/OSSL, C# and VB.NET
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| − | * Provides unlimited ability to customize virtual world applications through the use of [[IRegionModule|scene plugin modules]].
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| − | For a more extensive list, see the [[Feature Matrix]].
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| − | === Running an OpenSimulator-Based World ===
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| − | *[[Download|Downloading OpenSimulator]]
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| − | *[[Dependencies|Required Dependencies]]
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| − | *[[Build Instructions|Building OpenSimulator]]
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| − | *[[Configuration|Configuring and Running OpenSimulator]]
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| − | *[[Server Commands]]
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| − | *[[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]
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| − | === Participating in the OpenSimulator Community ===
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| − | 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:
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| − | * Participate via [[IRC]]. There are channels for users and developers.
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| − | * Participate via the [[Mailing Lists]]. There are mailing lists for OpenSimulator use and development, as well as broader topics such as education and the Hypergrid.
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| − | * [[WikiStructure|Contribute to this wiki]], making the OpenSimulator documentation even better. Don't be afraid of making mistakes - they can be easily corrected.
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| − | * Report [[bugs]] or submit [[Submitting code to OpenSim|patches]] via our [http://opensimulator.org/mantis/ mantis bug tracker]. If you're submitting code, please read through the [[Contributions Policy]] before starting.
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| − | * 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.
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| − | * Participate to open content creation for OpenSimulator. More details at [[Artist Home]].
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| − | * Participate in the weekly [[Office Hours]] for OpenSimulator development.
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