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Mon, Nov 15 2010

Legal names in virtual worlds

Also tagged: virtual worlds

Until recently, it has not really been possible for residents of virtual worlds to use their real life name. While Second Life™ has had its Custom Name Program for some time, residents have understandably...

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Tue, Nov 9 2010

Virtual Justice in virtual worlds

Also tagged: OpenSim, Second Life

I spent the last few days reading Virtual Justice by Greg Lastowka. Lastowka outlined some legal issues that arise in virtual environments. Who owns what? What rights — if any — do you...

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Sun, Mar 28 2010

Where to get content for an OpenSim grid

Also tagged: copyright law, hypergrid, open source, OpenSim

One of the common complaints enterprises have about OpenSim is that if they set up a private grid, they’ll have to create all the content from scratch. Employees will have to create their own hair,...

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Thu, Mar 18 2010

Queen’s hosts Canada’s first virtual law conference

Also tagged: Queen's University, Second Life

Press Release: Queen’s University Faculty of Law will host Canada’s first virtual law conference on March 18. Roughly 20 academics from Canada, the U.S. and around the world will gather at the Queen’s...