Monthly Archives: August 2008

Linden Lab Blog Changes to Give Residents More Choices

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Robin Linden

Some Residents have told me they worry the Linden Lab Blog is quieter than usual, and that this may reflect a decreased commitment by us to communication. In fact, the opposite is true. We’re making changes to enhance dialogue with … Continue reading →

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Mono Launch

Posted on August 20, 2008 by babbagelinden

I’m delighted to announce that Mono is ready to launch as part of the 1.24 Server deploy starting today. Mono is an open source technology that improves the stability and speed of scripts – particularly calculation-intensive ones. In some of … Continue reading →

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Burning Life: A call for volunteers

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Everett Linden

BURNING LIFE 2008 September 27 – October 5 In 1999, an innovative man made the long trek from San Francisco to the sun-baked playa of an enormous, flat, dry lakebed in the Nevada high desert.  He went to attend the … Continue reading →

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How to report abuse and handle griefing – Video Tip of the Week #47

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Torley

Getting griefed isn’t fun, but this enlightening video tutorial sure is. I collaborated with our peacekeeping Governance Team to teach you how to file effective abuse reports so you can have a happier Second Life. Action-packed griefing and conflict resolution … Continue reading →

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August Mainland supply update

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Jack Linden

A short post to let you know that after reviewing the current market, we are remaining unchanged on Mainland supply. There will be no new whole regions offered at auction. We will review the situation again at the end of … Continue reading →

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Default textures and neon signs – Video Tips of the Week #45 & #46

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Torley

I’ve got a double treat for you today — 2 (two) tips of the week! They’re both followups re: questions I got about Here island o’ Enlightenment, which you should, like, totally visit if you haven’t already. 😉 Have you … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Second Life Mainland

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Jack Linden

This is a post about the Mainland, and more specifically, about an exciting and necessary change of direction we’re taking. I’m also going to talk about why we think the Mainland is important, what we feel the issues are and … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Base Article of the Week #34 My Selection is Your Selection

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Kate Linden

Welcome to another KBAotW! My selection this week is our handy article How to select everything you own on a parcel of land. There are many uses for this quick and easy click-n-drag selection method. Select an entire unlinked build … Continue reading →

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Tour Torley’s island! – Video Tip of the Week #44

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Torley

You are Here You are standing in a field filled with watermelons, next to a giant Torley head which bids you “Friendly greetings!” Attached to one of the melons is a leaflet which practically begs you to, well, leaf through … Continue reading →

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