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The OpenSimulator Project is a [[BSD Licensed]] Open Source Application Platform which can be used for creating immersive 3D Virtual Interactive Environments such as a Virtual world. Out of the box, the OpenSim can be used to create a Second Life 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.
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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.
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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.
  
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===Getting Started===
 
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Find out about OpenSim, what it can do for you.
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How to get help if something goes wrong with your OpenSim.
 
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Search by Category: [[:Category:Users|User pages]] || [[:Category:Development| Developer pages]]
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===Contributing to the Project===
 
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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.
== Participating in the OpenSim Community ==
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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.
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* [[Contributions Policy]] - Read about the contribution policy before contributing to the OpenSim project
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===Getting online===
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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.
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While OpenSim is not affiliated with any one grid there are many prominent [[OpenSim: Grids|Grids]].
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===Support===
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<b>IRC</b>
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* [[Development|IRC-Support]] - You can receive/give help via the IRC channels
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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.
* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-users opensim-users] - a user support forum for OpenSim
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* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-dev opensim-dev] - development discussion of OpenSim
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* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-commits opensim-commits] - an email list for svn commits
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* <b>Custom osFunction Ideas wanted</b>
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OpenSim's own scripting team is accepting ideas/requests/wishlists for custom functions. Have a look at [[OSSL_Proposals|the full list]] over here.
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You can browse older news items [[News|at the news archive]].
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== OpenSim Development ==
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Current Version is  [[OpenSim 0.5|0.5]]. The [[Development Team|OpenSim Team]] is currently working towards the 0.6 release of OpenSim.  See the [[Roadmap]] for details.
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For more information on OpenSim development and on how you can make your mark, check out the [[Development|development]] section.
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=== Bugs ===
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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.
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You can report bugs at the [http://opensimulator.org/mantis/ Mantis bugtracker].
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''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:
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==More Information==
* Check your spam folder, see if it is there.  GMail is consistently tagging these as spam.
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Look for [[:Category:Users|support / installation pages]], or [[:Category:Development| developer pages]].
* If you are using Yahoo, you'll need to wait ~ 8 hrs to receive any email from opensimulator.org.
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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


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 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.

This page in other languages

Spanish, German, Francais, Italian, Japanese

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