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 _______________________________________________ Opensim-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.berlios.de/mailman/listinfo/opensim-users
