Main Page
From OpenSimulator
(→Wiki options) |
|||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
− | The OpenSimulator Project is a [[BSD Licensed]] | + | |
+ | <big>'''Wiki reorganisation - please note the wiki is going under a major reorganisation, you may see a large number of invalid links until the move is complete'''</big> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | {|align="right" | ||
+ | |[[image:Opensim_rexmode_0.1.jpg|250px|thumb|OpenSim with [[RealXtend]] Viewer]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | The OpenSimulator Project is a [[BSD Licensed]] Virtual Worlds Server which can be used for creating and deploying 3D Virtual Environments. It has been developed by [[Development Team|several developers]]. Out of the box, the OpenSim can be used to create a Second Life&tm; like environment, able to run in a standalone mode or connected to other OpenSim instances through built in grid technology. It can also easily be extended to produce more specialized 3D interactive applications. | ||
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. Due to its open source and modular nature it is possible to extend function yourself via plugin modules to suit your application. | 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. Due to its open source and modular nature it is possible to extend function yourself via plugin modules to suit your application. | ||
Line 6: | Line 13: | ||
OpenSim is currently in the alpha development stage, with active testing of SVN trunk versions encouraged. Please read our [[Contributions_Policy|Contributions Policy]] before contributing, and to learn what OpenSim's values are. | OpenSim is currently in the alpha development stage, with active testing of SVN trunk versions encouraged. Please read our [[Contributions_Policy|Contributions Policy]] before contributing, and to learn what OpenSim's values are. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Getting Started=== | ||
{|width="100%" valign="top" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" | {|width="100%" valign="top" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" | ||
− | | | + | |width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[About|What is OpenSim]]''' |
− | + | Find out about OpenSim, what it can do for you. | |
− | + | |width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[Download|Download OpenSim]]''' | |
− | |[[ | + | Select a copy and download a version of OpenSim |
+ | |width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[Support|Getting Help]]''' | ||
+ | How to get help if something goes wrong with your OpenSim. | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | + | ===Contributing to the Project=== | |
− | + | OpenSim is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source] project. This means that anyone who is interested in the project can contribute to it. You don't have to be a developer to help the project, people who can test and provide feedback helps the project tremendously. | |
− | == | + | |
− | + | ||
− | OpenSim is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source] project. This means that | + | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
+ | {|width="100%" valign="top" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" | ||
+ | |width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[Development|The Developers Corner]]''' | ||
+ | Learn how to access our source code repository, and submit patches. | ||
+ | |width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[Bugs|Bugs and Testing]]''' | ||
+ | How to report bugs to us, and test OpenSim features. | ||
+ | |width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[Mailing Lists]]''' | ||
Various mailing lists are available for communication between users and developers. A list is available to subscribe to email SVN commit notifications. | Various mailing lists are available for communication between users and developers. A list is available to subscribe to email SVN commit notifications. | ||
− | + | |} | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ==More Information== | |
− | + | Look for [[:Category:Users|support / installation pages]], or [[:Category:Development| developer pages]]. | |
− | + | ||
− | == | + | ==This page in other languages== |
− | + | [[OpenSimSpanish | Spanish]], [[OpenSimGerman | German]], [[fr | Francais]], [[OpenSimItalian | Italian]], [[メインページ | Japanese]] | |
− | |||
[[Category:Main]] | [[Category:Main]] | ||
[[Category:Getting Started]] | [[Category:Getting Started]] | ||
[[Category:Development]] | [[Category:Development]] | ||
[[Category:Office Hours]] | [[Category:Office Hours]] |
Revision as of 13:34, 15 February 2008
Wiki reorganisation - please note the wiki is going under a major reorganisation, you may see a large number of invalid links until the move is complete
The OpenSimulator Project is a BSD Licensed Virtual Worlds Server which can be used for creating and deploying 3D Virtual Environments. It has been developed by several developers. Out of the box, the OpenSim can be used to create a Second Life&tm; like environment, able to run in a standalone mode or connected to other OpenSim instances through built in grid technology. It can also easily be extended to produce more specialized 3D interactive applications.
OpenSim is written in C#, and can run under Mono or the Microsoft .NET runtimes. Due to its open source and modular nature it is possible to extend function yourself via plugin modules to suit your application.
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.
Getting Started
What is OpenSim
Find out about OpenSim, what it can do for you. |
Download OpenSim
Select a copy and download a version of OpenSim |
Getting Help
How to get help if something goes wrong with your OpenSim. |
Contributing to the Project
OpenSim is an open source project. This means that anyone who is interested in the project can contribute to it. You don't have to be a developer to help the project, people who can test and provide feedback helps the project tremendously.
The Developers Corner
Learn how to access our source code repository, and submit patches. |
Bugs and Testing
How to report bugs to us, and test OpenSim features. |
Mailing Lists
Various mailing lists are available for communication between users and developers. A list is available to subscribe to email SVN commit notifications. |
More Information
Look for support / installation pages, or developer pages.