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h1. Useful Information for SLAers in Second Life
(Once we flesh this out, we should probably also offer it as a downloadable PDF)
*in the meantime, visit our page* [*Getting Started In Second Life*|http://wiki.sla.org/display/SLASECONDLIFE/Getting+started+in+Second+Life]
h2. Useful Links
* SLA in Second Life Wiki [http://wiki.sla.org/display/SLASECONDLIFE/Home]
* SLA Second Life Blog [http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/sla_in_second_life/]
* Second Life Web Site [http://secondlife.com/]
* Wikipedia Entry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Life]
h2. OVERVIEW
What is Second Life? . . .
Why Second Life? . . .
h2. SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT
You must register to enter Second Life. There are free accounts and two types of paid accounts.
Register here [https://secure-web23.secondlife.com/join/]. . . . .
Useful links:
5 tips:
h2. AVATARS
This is your representation in Second Life. You interact in Second Life though your avatar. You design your avatar to look however you choose and you can change the look as much and as frequently as you want. . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. STARTING OUT
. . . . Orientation Island, Help Island, very helpful
If you miss them can go to Public versions but crowded . . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM
. . . . Operating in Second Life requires a fast internet connection and . . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. MOVING AROUND
. .. teleport, walk, fly, drive, balloon bike etc . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. YOUR INVENTORY
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
start organizing from day 1 and keep it organized\!
You dont have to dump your trash every time, but dump what you are sure you want to get rid of. large inventories (20K) can slow you down during login but really large inventories happen after about 6 months.
h2. SAVE LANDMARKS
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. SPECIAL PLACES
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. MONEY
. . . .Describe Lindens, what they are good for etc, mention money can be earned. . .
Links to Places To Spend Money. . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. CLOTHES
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. PRIMS
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. Real Life in Second Life
*. . .* Concerts, IBM, meetings, training, training about second life, real world education . . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. EDUCATION
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. OWNING LAND
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. MAKING FRIENDS
. . . . blah, blah, blah , mentors. . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. PITFALLS
. . . . blah, blah, blah, be aware of the fact that many people are very interested in the sensual? . . .\\
Useful Links:
+Technical+
blah blah
+Society+
5 tips:
Avoid cyberbullies at all costs
Walk away from drama, dont try to fix it yourself, even if it is a "friend"
Your avatar name cannot be changed until you make a new avatar. Be mindful of your reputation.\\
h2. Misc
** Save clothes you like
** Save your avatar images
** Poses
** Views alt/ctrl
** Daylight world/environment settings
**
h2. Suggested Books
*{+}Just Starting Out:+*
Second Life For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)){color:#000000}by Sarah Robbins and Mark Bell ({color}{color:#000000}{*}Paperback{*}{color}{color:#000000}\- Jan 15, 2008){color}
Second Life: The Official Guide{color:#000000}by Michael Rymaszewski, Wagner James Au, Cory Ondrejka, and Richard Platel ({color}{color:#000000}{*}Paperback{*}{color}{color:#000000}\- Jan 22, 2008){color}
*{+}Some Additional Books that may be useful:+*
How to Do Everything with Second Life® (How to Do Everything){color:#000000}by Richard Mansfield ({color}{color:#000000}{*}Paperback{*}{color}{color:#000000}\- Sep 10, 2007){color}
Creating Your World: The Official Guide to Advanced Content Creation for Second Life{color:#000000}by Aimee Weber, Kimberly Rufer-Bach, and Richard Platel{color}
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h1. Useful Information for SLAers in Second Life
(Once we flesh this out, we should probably also offer it as a downloadable PDF)
*in the meantime, visit our page* [*Getting Started In Second Life*|http://wiki.sla.org/display/SLASECONDLIFE/Getting+started+in+Second+Life]
h2. Useful Links
* SLA in Second Life Wiki [http://wiki.sla.org/display/SLASECONDLIFE/Home]
* SLA Second Life Blog [http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/sla_in_second_life/]
* Second Life Web Site [http://secondlife.com/]
* Wikipedia Entry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Life]
h2. OVERVIEW
What is Second Life? . . .
Why Second Life? . . .
h2. SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT
You must register to enter Second Life. There are free accounts and two types of paid accounts.
Register here [https://secure-web23.secondlife.com/join/]. . . . .
Useful links:
5 tips:
h2. AVATARS
This is your representation in Second Life. You interact in Second Life though your avatar. You design your avatar to look however you choose and you can change the look as much and as frequently as you want. . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. STARTING OUT
. . . . Orientation Island, Help Island, very helpful
If you miss them can go to Public versions but crowded . . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM
. . . . Operating in Second Life requires a fast internet connection and . . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. MOVING AROUND
. .. teleport, walk, fly, drive, balloon bike etc . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. YOUR INVENTORY
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
start organizing from day 1 and keep it organized\!
You dont have to dump your trash every time, but dump what you are sure you want to get rid of. large inventories (20K) can slow you down during login but really large inventories happen after about 6 months.
h2. SAVE LANDMARKS
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. SPECIAL PLACES
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. MONEY
. . . .Describe Lindens, what they are good for etc, mention money can be earned. . .
Links to Places To Spend Money. . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. CLOTHES
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. PRIMS
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. Real Life in Second Life
*. . .* Concerts, IBM, meetings, training, training about second life, real world education . . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. EDUCATION
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. OWNING LAND
. . . . blah, blah, blah . . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. MAKING FRIENDS
. . . . blah, blah, blah , mentors. . .
Useful Links:
5 tips:
h2. PITFALLS
. . . . blah, blah, blah, be aware of the fact that many people are very interested in the sensual? . . .\\
Useful Links:
+Technical+
blah blah
+Society+
5 tips:
Avoid cyberbullies at all costs
Walk away from drama, dont try to fix it yourself, even if it is a "friend"
Your avatar name cannot be changed until you make a new avatar. Be mindful of your reputation.\\
h2. Misc
** Save clothes you like
** Save your avatar images
** Poses
** Views alt/ctrl
** Daylight world/environment settings
**
h2. Suggested Books
*{+}Just Starting Out:+*
Second Life For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)){color:#000000}by Sarah Robbins and Mark Bell ({color}{color:#000000}{*}Paperback{*}{color}{color:#000000}\- Jan 15, 2008){color}
Second Life: The Official Guide{color:#000000}by Michael Rymaszewski, Wagner James Au, Cory Ondrejka, and Richard Platel ({color}{color:#000000}{*}Paperback{*}{color}{color:#000000}\- Jan 22, 2008){color}
*{+}Some Additional Books that may be useful:+*
How to Do Everything with Second Life® (How to Do Everything){color:#000000}by Richard Mansfield ({color}{color:#000000}{*}Paperback{*}{color}{color:#000000}\- Sep 10, 2007){color}
Creating Your World: The Official Guide to Advanced Content Creation for Second Life{color:#000000}by Aimee Weber, Kimberly Rufer-Bach, and Richard Platel{color}
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