All the details here. Essentially, they're after Second Life residents who are willing to speak with the media on their life in-world. Jump on in! … [Read more...] about Want to be famous? Linden Lab want YOU
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Accessibility to virtual worlds in business
A post from Peter Abrahams on IT-Director.com makes the claim that business cannot afford to block access to Second Life for their employees. The argument runs that the gains to be made in training, meetings and their associated cost savings makes it a no-brainer. Abrahams takes the argument further, stating "A blue chip company will never want to be pulled through the courts … [Read more...] about Accessibility to virtual worlds in business
Time to take out the intellectual trash?
Malcolm King is a former media adviser to the ALP and Australian Democrats. He's written a piece on virtual worlds and it's fair to say he's scathing of their potential. Once you wade through the hyperbole King himself engages in while condemning the excesses of virtual worlds, there are some valid points made. However, one point that seems totally over the top is the claim … [Read more...] about Time to take out the intellectual trash?
Second Life property gets mainstream attention
Last Saturday, The Age ran a story on real estate in Second Life. I received a call from the journalist who wrote the article, Adam Turner, a few weeks back and it's obvious he did some research. Aussie residents Juko Tempel and Earnest Candour are interviewed to name but two. The striking thing for me is the fact that a mainstream newspaper's real estate section is running … [Read more...] about Second Life property gets mainstream attention
Australian Federal Police to establish Second Life presence?
The Australian ran a story last weekend alluding to the Australian Federal Police setting up shop in Second Life. AFP Assistant Commissioner Andrew Colvin is quoted as saying the organisation is "considering" Second Life as a base of operations for its High Tech Crime Centre. I'm taking the whole story with a large grain of salt as it's written by Natalie O'Brien, who has … [Read more...] about Australian Federal Police to establish Second Life presence?