Archive for April 21, 2008

Obedient bots never get a break…

{ April 21, 2008 @ 10:15 am } · { Miscellaneous }
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Garth Goode posted on his blog SLWTF (I love this bog!) that he found an unusually well hidden group of bots hovering about 750 meters over Echo Island. reading his description, they apparently are surrounded by a skybox that has invisibility scripts (making it appear invisible from the outside.) – However, the genius land owner who created the set-up also put a security system in place – which is the very thing that will let seekers know exactly where they are. (And security systems are actually pretty easy to overcome.)

How ironic this is.
Geniuses Darwin forgot, anyone?

Go take a peek. Then subscribe to SLWTF – awesome blog where each article Garth posts is a quick read with a lot of work-friendly pictures (usually anyway). ;)

“This group was especially well hidden. As I increased altitude to find the skybox, I was suddenly ejected from the region by a security system. That’s the first time I’ve seen someone take hiding their bots so seriously.”

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Apple® in Second Life®? Ain’t Happenin’

{ April 21, 2008 @ 6:13 am } · { Opinion }
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I first reported that MACNN found a patent filing by Apple Computer that makes it clear (even though only speculation at this point,) they are jumping into a virtual world. And now CNET has picked-up the story.

“A patent filing by Apple is prompting speculation that the Mac and iPod maker could be getting ready to open up Apple stores in the virtual realm–perhaps in Second Life”

Apple Genius Bar Yes – it’s a fun thought and there already are fan sites within Second Life (SL) dedicated to Apple and it’s products. Though, those are purely in homage to apple, not necessarily sanctioned or endorsed by Apple. So, along comes this patent filing by Apple, clearly describing a ‘virtual atmosphere’ – of course, many assume the atmosphere will be within Linden Lab’s Second Life.

Yes, the thought is intriguing and it would be exciting (I use both platforms and personally find Apple product to be far more pleasurable to use.)

However, I seriously can’t imagine Apple jumping into SL. The experience of SL is everything Apple loathes. Think about it. If you are even vaguely familiar about Apple and their products, it’s all about user experience. And that experience must leave you breathless and with a huge smile on your face as you experience it.

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