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=== What is OpenSimulator? ===
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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.
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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 their 'home' OpenSimulator installation. In this way, it is the basis of a nascent distributed Metaverse.
  
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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]].
  
==Custom osFunction Ideas wanted==
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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 aims to enable innovative feature development for virtual environments and the Metaverse at large.
  
* OpenSim's own scripting team is accepting ideas/requests/wishlists for custom functions. [[LSL_osFunctions]]
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OpenSimulator is getting more stable over time but is still a high complex software system that can suffer various bugs and quirks; handle with care!
 
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==Client vs. Bug report issues lately==
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Please,
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*If you plan to bug report.
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*If you talk about bugs in IRC.
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*If you have things that hurt the experience you have in OpenSim.
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use the preffered client version.
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We are using the secondlife official 1.18.5.3 client on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows so as to unify the issues and make it easier to narrow down bugs.
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=== IRC move ===
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We are in the process of moving the IRC channel we use (#opensim) from EFNET to Freenode. If you can't find us on EFNET, get yourself over to Freenode! (There's also an #opensim-dev channel, also on Freenode, for those who are interested in digging into the guts of the code.)
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=== Features ===
 
=== Features ===
There's a newly set up [[OpenSim: Features|OpenSim features list]] that lists key, and notable, features.
 
 
=== OpenSim 0.4.5 Released! ===
 
 
The OpenSim team is happy to announce the first alpha release of OpenSim, version 0.4.5.  This release focuses on stand-alone mode (with one or more regions).  Some stuff works, a lot doesn't.  If it breaks, you get to keep '''both''' pieces.
 
 
Stuff that works:
 
* standalone mode with one or more regions
 
* basic physics (no object collisions)
 
* persistence of users, prims, assets, and inventory via [http://www.sqlite.org/ sqlite]
 
* basic building, custom-texture uploads
 
* avatar editing
 
* See [[OpenSim: Testing]]
 
 
More advanced physics, in-world scripting, grid mode, and support for other database backends are not supported in this release, though they may work from time-to-time before crashing with an earth-shattering kaboom!  All of these are under active development, and are being worked on for the 0.5.0 release.
 
 
Source distributions in both .tar.gz and .zip can be found at the [http://dist.opensimulator.org/ OpenSim Downloads site].
 
 
== Getting Started with OpenSim ==
 
* [[OpenSim: Download]] &mdash; Download a copy of OpenSim.
 
* [[OpenSim: Install]] &mdash; How to install the simulator software.
 
* [[OpenSim: Configuration]] &mdash; How to configure the simulator for various modes.
 
* [[OpenSim: Network settings]] &mdash; How to setup the network for the simulator.
 
* [[OpenSim: Maintenance]] &mdash; How to upgrade and backup your installation.
 
* [[OpenSim: Running]] &mdash; How to run standalone, local grid & public grid modes, and server side commands.
 
* [[OpenSim: Connecting]] &mdash; How to connect to an OpenSim server.
 
* [[Troubleshooting]] &mdash; How to trouble shoot your OpenSim installation.
 
* [[FAQ]] &mdash; Frequently asked questions.
 
* Quick Reference [[OpenSim: Testing]] &mdash; A quick reference of current tested features.
 
* [[Office Hours]] &mdash; Weekly Office Hours Meeting.
 
 
== OpenSim Development ==
 
 
The [[Development Team|OpenSim Team]] is currently working towards the 0.5 release of OpenSim.  See the [[Roadmap]] for details.
 
 
Top 10 bugs we are working on [[Top 10 Bugs]] are a dynamic list of those bugs that affect forward progress.
 
 
'''Recent Changes'''
 
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'''Handy Documentation'''
 
* [[OpenSim: Testing]] &mdash; What is tested.
 
* [[OpenSim: TechRef]] &mdash; A technical description of the simulator operation.
 
* [[OpenSim: Grids]] &mdash; Known Public grids currently available.
 
* [[Opensim: 0.4 Release Target Discussion]]
 
* [[Opensim: 0.5 Release Target Discussion]]
 
* [[OpenSim: Class Diagrams]]
 
* [[Grid Architecture Diagram]]
 
* [[OpenSim: Scripting]] &mdash; How to use scripts and what limitations apply.
 
* [[PhysicsEngines]]  &mdash; Options for physics engines in OpenSim.
 
* [[MonoSqlite]] &mdash; How the database model currently works.
 
* [[Monodevelop]] &mdash; How to use the [[monodevelop]] IDE for editing C# solutions.
 
* [[LSL Status]] &mdash; LSL implementation progress.
 
* [[OpenSim.Region.ScriptEngine]] &mdash; How the ScriptEngine looks internally.
 
* [[RegionModules]] &mdash; The various modules that are used in the RegionServer and how to write new ones.
 
* [[OpenSim: Screenshots]] &mdash; Various OpenSim screenshots.
 
* [[OpenSim: Threading strategy]] &mdash; How threading is implemented and handled.
 
* [[Special Building]] &mdash; Special building instructions.
 
 
== 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.  Please see the [[Contributions Policy]] for more details.
 
 
If you ''need help'' or ''want to help'' the best way to get in touch is [[IRC]] (chat network). There is a lot of activity there every day.
 
 
=== 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.
 
 
The OpenSim developers hold [[office hours]] once a week in-world on Tuesdays at "Wright Plaza" on OSGrid.
 
 
There is a "Test Hour" on Saturdays, also generally on "Wright Plaza". Both these weekly events are held at 11:00AM PST or 1900UTC.
 
 
=== IRC ===
 
IRC on FreeNode, channel #OpenSim. Download an IRC client like [http://www.xchat.org/ X-Chat] (or [http://www.silverex.org/ here] for Windows) and go to FreeNode (server irc.freenode.net), channel #OpenSim.
 
If you have Firefox, you can also use the [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/16 Chatzilla] IRC client (In the menu, Tools > Chatzilla).
 
If you already have an IRC client installed you can just follow [irc://irc.freenode.net/OpenSim this link].
 
 
*Server: irc.freenode.net
 
*Channel: #opensim
 
  
=== Mailing lists ===
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* Supports online, multi-user 3D environments as small as 1 simulator or as large as thousands of simulators.
* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-users opensim-users] - a user support forum for OpenSim
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* Supports 3D virtual spaces of variable size.
* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-dev opensim-dev] - development discussion of OpenSim
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* Supports multiple clients and protocols - access the same world at the same time via multiple protocols.
* [https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-commits opensim-commits] - an email list for svn commits
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* Supports realtime Physics Simulation, with multiple engine options.
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* Supports clients that create 3D content in real time.  
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* Supports inworld scripting using LSL/OSSL.
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* Provides unlimited ability to customize virtual world applications through the use of [[IRegionModule|scene plugin modules]].
  
=== Source Code ===
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For a more extensive list, see the [[Feature Matrix]].
You can browse the source code for opensim at [http://opensimulator.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi OpenSim SVN browser]
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'''Anonymous Checkout'''
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=== Running an OpenSimulator-Based World ===
svn co http://opensimulator.org/svn/opensim/trunk
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'''Developer Checkout'''
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*[[Download|Downloading OpenSimulator]]
svn co svn+ssh://USERNAME@opensimulator.org/var/svn/opensim/trunk
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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]]
  
=== Bugs ===
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=== Participating in the OpenSimulator Community ===
Please use the SecondLife official 1.18.5.3 client on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows so as to unify the issues and make it easier to narrow down bugs.
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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.  
  
You can report bugs at the [http://opensimulator.org/mantis/ Mantis opensim bug tracker].
 
  
''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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* If you are using yahoo, you'll need to wait ~ 8 hrs to receive any email from opensimulator.org.
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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 their 'home' OpenSimulator installation. In this way, it is the basis of a nascent distributed Metaverse.

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 C#, running both on Windows over the .NET Framework and on Unix-like machines over the 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.

Out of the box, OpenSimulator can be used to simulate virtual environments similar to Second Life™, given that it supports the core of SL's messaging protocol. As such, these virtual worlds can be accessed with the regular SL viewers. However, OpenSimulator does not aim to become a clone of the Second Life server platform. Rather, the project aims to enable innovative feature development for virtual environments and the Metaverse at large.

OpenSimulator is getting more stable over time but is still a high complex software system that can suffer various bugs and quirks; handle with care!

Features

  • Supports online, multi-user 3D environments as small as 1 simulator or as large as thousands of simulators.
  • Supports 3D virtual spaces of variable size.
  • Supports multiple clients and protocols - access the same world at the same time via multiple protocols.
  • Supports realtime Physics Simulation, with multiple engine options.
  • Supports clients that create 3D content in real time.
  • Supports inworld scripting using LSL/OSSL.
  • Provides unlimited ability to customize virtual world applications through the use of scene plugin modules.

For a more extensive list, see the Feature Matrix.

Running an OpenSimulator-Based World

Participating in the OpenSimulator Community

OpenSimulator is an 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 IRC. There are channels for users and developers.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to this wiki, making the OpenSimulator documentation even better. Don't be afraid of making mistakes - they can be easily corrected.
  • Report bugs or submit patches via our mantis bug tracker. If you're submitting code, please read through the Contributions Policy before starting.
  • Create an OpenSimulator related project hosted on the Forge or 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.
  • Participate to open content creation for OpenSimulator. More details at Artist Home.
  • Participate in the weekly Office Hours for OpenSimulator development.



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