Hey, Y'all, the mail below is a copy of a msg i got from SL this afternoon. Is it some kinda sign that the viewer is in danger of going extinct? i can't tell you how much i wouldn't like it if my SL experience was doomed to be boxed up in a browser! For real, i think i see a big deficit in the functionality available with a browser and the functionality available with a real viewer. But i also realize there's an awful lot i don't know. So i would like to express as much shock, horror, disgust, and black disappointment as possible as soon as possible just in case the idea is to trade the viewer for a browser window somewhere a few releases down the way?
Thanks! Have an awesome day, - AK P.S. My computer failed the test, whatever it is. i got the "Join" button instead of the "Explore" button. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help Us Test the SL Web Viewer Beta Hello, As we explore ways to make the Second Life experience faster, easier, and more fun, we are testing a number of approaches to bring new users closer to the richness of our virtual world. Yesterday, we quietly launched a beta test of a new technology that opens up Second Life to new users like never before: Second Life on the Web! The SL Web Viewer allows new users to become Second Life "guests" through the Web and enjoy basic SL functionality while exploring exciting destinations in Second Life -- all without downloading a Viewer. We need your help to test the SL Web Viewer! Just follow these simple steps: 1. Visit the SL Web Viewer Beta >> 2. There is a 45-second video that will run while the system loads and then you’ll either be offered an "Explore Now" button -- which means that you have successfully qualified -- or a "Join Now" button -- which means that you do not qualify for the test at this time*. 3. If you qualify, you’ll be asked to share your email address to create a temporary guest account to use the SL Web Viewer. We’ll be running tests like this from time to time, and we may ultimately choose to further pursue some or none of these approaches, depending on what we learn from our testing, but we’re very excited to make SL an easier experience for guests and look forward to hearing what you think. Best regards, Kim Salzer VP of Marketing Linden Lab *Note: We’re in the early stages of testing this technology, and not everyone who navigates to the link will be able to access the SL Web Viewer. You are receiving this announcement because you have agreed to receive messages relating to services offered by Linden Lab. For more information refer to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you wish to be removed from future mailings please safely unsubscribe or use the Unsubscribe button in subsequent promotional mailings. Please note that you may still receive some e-mails for transactions, instant messages from friends and/or customer service responses. Copyright 2010 Linden Research, Inc., 945 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 _______________________________________________ Policies and (un)subscribe information available here: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/OpenSource-Dev Please read the policies before posting to keep unmoderated posting privileges
