[Opensim-users] Running OpenSim 0.6.9 and 0.7.x in tandem...

[Diva Canto]

Mixing 0.7 with  0.6.9 instances doesn't work. The intersim protocols 
changed completely.

On 11/29/2010 9:39 AM, Jason Shipley wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying to run an instance of OpenSim 0.6.9-RC2 and 0.7.1 dev
> simultaneously using the same ROBUST server and a shared MySQL DB while
> appearing on the map as neighbors.  It's more or less a proof of concept
> project, but also a way to allow people to jump into my grid from both HG
> 1.0 and 1.5 origins.
>
> I've HAVE had success with 2 instances of OS 0.7.x
> side-by-side as well as OpenSim and AuroraSim running in this manner - 
> all
> connect to the ROBUST server, share a DB just fine and nest together 
> on the world map, but I've had little
> luck with pre 0.7 instances in this mix.
>
> As it stands, when I launch my 0.6.9 instance it connects successfully 
> to ROBUST and
> the regions are registered properly, then appears on the map right 
> next to
> my 0.7.1 regions while I'm logged into THOSE.  However, I cant' seem 
> to TP
> into the 0.6.9 regions nor even log into them directly, nor see them
> physically inworld from 0.7.1.
>
> When trying to TP into the 0.6.9 regions, the viewer stalls and responds
> with "Problems connecting to destination".
> When trying to log into the 0.6.9 regions directly, the verbose stops at
> "Connecting to region..."
>
> [Log errors pending on responses to this post]
>
> I'm using settings in the INI files that mirror my 0.7.1 setting as best
> they can (I realize there are some significant differences in some
> areas).
>
> So before I go any further or post any additional info, my question: 
> is this even possible, or am I chasing my tail?
> Any advice/experience would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
>
> Jason
>
> Note: my setup is currently running in XP and I'm not having any other
> issues with my setup under normal usage.
>
>