[Opensim-users] singularity vs firestorm

[Dr Ramesh Ramloll]

Thanks Melanie, this motivate me for trying it out. For my user training
strategy, I try to stick to only one viewer ... so I will check it out and
consider whether I need to shift from Firestorm.


On Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 10:45 PM, Melanie <melanie at t-data.com> wrote:

> Singularity combines the tried and proven, efficient user interface
> of the v1 viewer series with the advanced rendering features of the
> v3 series of viewers.
>
> The v3 interface was simplified (some say "dumbed down") to
> accommodate a new class of users who are not necessarily creators.
> Also, it was enhanced (some say cluttered) with a lot of web site
> links to various parts of the LL site. TPV policy mandates that the
> SecondLife web integration features may not be removed from any TPV
> that wishes to connect to SecondLife. Of course, this only affects
> the v3 UI. Some consider the links and buttons that lead to places
> like showcase or marketplace little more than marketing spam while
> others value them as convenient shortcuts to places they visit often.
>
> Viewers need to be as diverse as the people who use them, no one
> size fits all. Singularity's interface is aimed at people who just
> want to get the job done. Lacking all the fancy doo-dads, bells and
> whistles, it offers a functional, streamlined power user UI.
>
> If you like Firestorm, Singularity may not be for you. It's
> different. I have, for instance, spoken to people who can't handle
> chat with the "Name: Text" format, but instead need the highlighted
> name on a line by itself. v3 style, to be able to keep track.
>
> Singularity doesn't waste an inch of screen space, it's UI is very
> compact to allow you the maximum world window while still keeping
> chats and build tools in view.
>
> I prefer that.
>
> Melanie
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