http://metanomics.net Interview with Robin G Metanomics is a weekly event featuring guests who discuss topics related to business and policy in virtual worlds. We have produced more than 50 hour-long programs which may be viewed in our archives. The term Metanomics was coined in 2007 to describe the study of economics and policy in the “metaverse” of online virtual
Read Morehttp://thinkbalm.com http://thinkbalm.spigit.com Flickr Set The ThinkBalm Innovation Community is dedicated to advancement of the Immersive Internet. This community, which has an opportunity to positively influence the evolutionary path of an emerging technology market, is: Focused on enterprise use of the Immersive Internet — virtual worlds and campuses, immersive learning simulations and industrial games, and 3D business applications A grand experiment in collaborative innovation and idea
Read MoreZephyr http://zephyr.sourceforge.net/ Zephyr is a data acquisition and measurement automation program written in Java. It has been developed to simplify some laboratory tests at Nanomix. It is also being used by the Star Research Group at the University of Pittsburgh. This program may be suitable for many other applications involving measurement instruments and actuators, especially where there’s a
Read MoreSo what is pachube? How does it relate to OpenSim & Second Life? A way to upload & share data, typically from a database, machine or other “real world” source. A proxy to allow for data to be shipped out from OpenSim or Second Life or likely many other virtual worlds. This data can make reports, control items like
Read MoreTelemetry & SCADA Group Community: Telemetry & Data Acquisition & Control This group focuses on how to flow real world data from machinery, databases and more, into virtual worlds. It is for people who work with system like SCADA , software tools like Microsoft Robotics Studio Express & generalized systems like http://www.dataq.com . In addition to this we are working on integrating the
Read More1939 World’s Fair Flickr Set PMP Blog PMP Website G2 is sponsoring and building a project to recreate the 1939 World’s Fair. We are always looking for volunteers from a historical perspective and also builders and scripting help. Pop in RG and see “Trivia” on the “39FairHQ” for details. ReactionGrid & The World’s Fair: ReactionGrid is a virtual world,
Read MoreDotNetRocks: Carl and Richard talk to Chris Hart, Kyle G, and Zain Naboulsi about developing software for Second Life, and how the world of .NET intersects with the virtual world of SL. .NET Rocks! is a weekly talk show for anyone interested in programming on the Microsoft .NET platform. The shows range from introductory information to hardcore geekiness. Many
Read MoreITProsInSL/TechNet http://itprosinsl.net Flickr Facebook Schedule The ITProsInSL group in Second Life is aimed at those involved in the Microsoft TechNet community such as IT Pros, Help Desk, Hardware Builders, SQL Server administrators and more. Already at several hundred strong, despite being relatively new, this group has a loyal following based around “RobinG2 Proto” and her team. Search for “TechNet” in groups in Second Life or message RobinG2
Read MoreProject Manhattan http://projectmanhattan.info Flickr Twitter The Project Manhattan group is dedicated to providing free scripts, art templates, applications and more to the OpenSimulator communities and in particular to those using the Microsoft Windows platform. We especially like to help educators and collaborators to get introduced to virtual worlds through the most economical means possible. We can get you started using your own hardware and free software to get your
Read MoreINETA http://ineta.org Flickr INETA provides structured, peer-based organizational, educational, and promotional support to the growing worldwide community of Microsoft® .NET user groups. Our mission is to offer assistance and resources to community groups that promote and educate their membership in Microsoft’s .NET technologies. INETA welcomes all facets of the .NET user community, from developers and architects to project managers and IT professionals.
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