[GUIDE] Configuring your firewall to allow access to Second Life
Whether you’re in a corporate environment or have a few computers connected at home, your network likely includes firewalls, which prevent security intrusions and other kinds of unauthorized access. If you’re trying to connect to Second Life behind firewalls that are too restrictive, you may be blocked unless you open ports and otherwise allow the [...]
Spring Break in Second Life – Show Us Your Look!
No matter where you are in the world, it’s always sunny somewhere in Second Life. The SL editorial team is getting ready for “Spring Break” with a search for the hottest beaches and outdoor club spots to spotlight in the Destination Guide, as well as the March edition of The Sandbox newsletter. Where do you [...]
Second Life Story in HBO Documentary this Valentine’s Day
As you may have already heard, HBO will be showing a documentary called, When Strangers Click: Five Stories from the Internet on February 14 (Valentine’s Day). The film is the work of Robert Kenner (the Oscar®-nominated director of the documentary Food, Inc.), and it presents several stories of people finding love online. One of the [...]
The Second Life Economy in Q4 2010
2010 ended on a positive note for the Second Life economy, with several key measures growing while others remained stable as compared to Q3 numbers. Total money supply, LindeX volume, and web merchandise sales volume were all up between 6% and 8%, indicating growth in economic activity. Also, the L$ rebounded strongly from Q3, appreciating [...]
The Second Life Economy in Q4 2010
2010 ended on a positive note for the Second Life economy, with several key measures growing while others remained stable as compared to Q3 numbers. Total money supply, LindeX volume, and web merchandise sales volume were all up between 6% and 8%, indicating growth in economic activity. Also, the L$ rebounded strongly from Q3, appreciating [...]
Teens, Welcome to Second Life!
Following up on our previous announcement, today we are transferring accounts and land held by 16- and 17-year-olds in Teen Second Life to Second Life’s Main Grid. 13-15 year old users not affiliated with an organization will not be transferring, but we are excited to see you inworld when the time comes! We are beginning [...]