[opensource-dev] SL Browsification

aklo at skyhighway.com aklo at skyhighway.com
Wed Nov 17 18:29:28 PST 2010


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.
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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.

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