Some links have been sent out individually. This serves to put some of these links into a single place for reference. Be informed on the developments of virtual technologies, and their uses that are business-related, educational, and other endeavor-related. This form of social media could be a part of all of our lives relatviely soon.
They links (many ar dated) are here to document a history, and provide information for folks to piece together the importance of the technology. The progression of events is critical to the understanding of the technology. We currently have 6 servers running OpenSim for both development and commercial use. We currently serve approximately 100 regions. Regions are FREE! in OpenSim.
See what Gartner thinks: http://bit.ly/7hvDDW
The development of OpenSimulator has progressed dramatically. OpenSim is, basically, the reverse-engineered OpenSource version of Second Life. Though still in alpha phase of development, it offers more power than Second Life can offer. See what OpenSim is: http://bit.ly/7NhtLL
Now this is significant! Needs work, but works great! http://bit.ly/16Nfv0
So what does Linden Labs think about OpenSim? How will their business model change? Take a look here: http://bit.ly/64Q5xB
How is it all going to work together? Interoperability? Here: http://bit.ly/ddtscE Hence we will have hypergrid: http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Hypergrid
Though this interview was conducted a while ago, a lot has progressed since then with IBM: http://bit.ly/7Gagff
Yeah, INTEL is involved as well: http://bit.ly/2RNcwh
See what the CEO from Google has to say about virtual worlds and the world environment: http://bit.ly/8W0p2d
Other companies that are involved in virtual worlds:
Much work is being done as far as the use of virtual technologies. In education, many articles have been published. Many more articles will be published. Take a look at this journal: http://bit.ly/7DRHIt
If you need help getting started, or want more information, please check out: http://bit.ly/7M5Y1M
Look at the size of this castle being built in OpenSim. You just can't do this in Second Life. The castle will serve as a global meeting place for a large corporation. Hundreds of thousands will be saved through a virtual meeting at this location::
