Tag Archives: PayPal

Tue, Mar 2 2010
In-world payments come to OpenSim grids

In-world payments come to OpenSim grids

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Germany’s Grid4Us and GermanGrid launched in-world money systems yesterday, using the VirWox virtual payment system. The virtual money — Open Metaverse Currency — is fully convertible... 

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Fri, May 29 2009
ReactionGrid hosts own virtual world, private grids

ReactionGrid hosts own virtual world, private grids

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This week, ReactionGrid has released its $8,950 Banbury virtual world server, for those who want to physically own their own virtual universe. But for customers willing to let their virtual worlds be managed... 

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Fri, May 22 2009
Singapore fund manager to hold virtual annual meeting

Singapore fund manager to hold virtual annual meeting

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The company is in Singapore. The owners are in Thailand, Moscow, and Shanghai. What’s the most convenient location for the annual corporate meeting? Hint: it’s got dragons, a spaceport, and... 

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Wed, May 20 2009
Individual grids, merchants determine OpenSim payments

Individual grids, merchants determine OpenSim payments

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Unlike Second Life, the open source virtual world platform OpenSim does not have a built-in currency system. To users, this is a significant lack of functionality – but developers see it as a feature. The... 

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Sun, May 10 2009
Shanghai’s DeepThink shifts to OpenSim development

Shanghai’s DeepThink shifts to OpenSim development

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When it comes to virtual world real estate and design, DeepThink has been a big player, operating one of the largest continents in Second Life. A DeepThink sea-side cottage. But in recent months, the... 

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Sat, May 9 2009
OpenSim reaches 95% compatibility with Second Life

OpenSim reaches 95% compatibility with Second Life

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According to OpenSim core developer Charles Krinke, there are 330 key functions in Second Life – and 300 of them have been fully implemented in OpenSim. Of the remaining 30, half have to do with vehicle... 

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Fri, Apr 17 2009
3D Worlds Developer Launches Online Magazine

3D Worlds Developer Launches Online Magazine

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According to Ralf Haifisch, a virtual worlds developer, what we’re seeing now is the emergence of a new Internet. And he knows what’s he’s talking about – he was the first one in his... 

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Mon, Apr 13 2009
Opening up to OpenSim

Opening up to OpenSim

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I got a lot of responses to last week’s post about Second Life – more than to any other article. People emailed me and twittered me, asking for more information and advice on getting started. First... 

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