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=== What is OpenSimulator? ===
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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.
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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, see [[Connecting]]. Optional [[Hypergrid]] allow users to visit other OpenSimulator installations across the web from their 'home' installation or grid. 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]].
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|width="33%" valign="middle"| '''[[About|What is OpenSim]]'''<br />Find out about OpenSim, what it can do for you.
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|width="33%" valign="middle"| '''[[Download|Download OpenSim]]'''<br />Select a version and download a copy of OpenSim.
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|width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[Development|The Developers Corner]]'''<br />Learn how to access our source code repository, and submit patches.
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|width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[Bugs|Bugs and Testing]]'''<br />How to report bugs to us, and test OpenSim features.
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|width="33%" valign="top"| '''[[Mailing Lists]]'''<br />Email mailing lists are used by OpenSim developers frequently to communicate ideas, or support queries.
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=Welcome!=
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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 clean modular nature it is possible to significantly extend functionality yourself via plug-in modules to suit your application. OpenSim is currently in the alpha development stage, with active testing of development versions encouraged. If your interested in contributing, please read our [[Contributions_Policy|Contributions Policy]], and learn what OpenSim's values are.
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==Contributing to the Project==
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OpenSimulator can be used to simulate virtual environments similar to [http://www.secondlifegrid.net Second Life™]. 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 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. The best way to learn about and contribute to the project is to log into our IRC channel, located on irc.freenode.net in [irc://irc.freenode.net/opensim #opensim] (for users) and [irc://irc.freenode.net/opensim-dev #opensim-dev] (for developers).
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==More Information==
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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!
Look for [[:Category:Users|support / installation pages]], or [[:Category:Development| developer pages]].
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==This page in other languages==
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=== Features ===
[[OpenSimSpanish | Spanish]], [[OpenSimGerman | German]], [[fr | Francais]], [[OpenSimItalian | Italian]], [[メインページ | Japanese]]
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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.
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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, simulator side, Physics Simulation.
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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 modules]].
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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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=== Connecting to Worlds ===
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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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* 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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* 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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Latest revision as of 17:01, 17 February 2022

[edit] 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, see Connecting. Optional Hypergrid allow users to visit other OpenSimulator installations across the web from their 'home' installation or grid. 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.

OpenSimulator can be used to simulate virtual environments similar to Second Life™. 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!

[edit] 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, simulator side, Physics Simulation.
  • 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 modules.

[edit] Running an OpenSimulator-Based World

[edit] Connecting to Worlds

[edit] 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.
  • Report bugs or submit patches via our mantis bug tracker. If you're submitting code, please read through the Contributions Policy before starting.
  • 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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