Linden Lab has purchased graphics technology from Boston-based Windward Mark Interactive including Windlight, an “advanced atmospheric rendering technology,” and Nimble, “a realistic 3D cloud simulator.” WindLight “simulates the ways that sunlight is scattered by the atmosphere under different climatic conditions, such as fog or haze”. Torley Linden says: "Long story short: killer skies and kickass environments!"
From blog.secondlife.com: We will shortly begin beta testing an age and identity verification system, which will allow Residents to provide a one-time proof of identity (such as a driver’s license, passport or ID card) and have that identity verified in a matter of moments.
Second Life has always been restricted to those over 18. All Residents personally assert their age on registration. When we receive reports of underage Residents in Second Life, we close their account until they provide us with proof of age. This system works well, but as the community grows and the attractions of Second Life become more widely known, we’ve decided to add an additional layer of protection.
This year on June 23rd, we celebrate Second Life's 4th Birthday - 4 years since Second Life was opened to the public. There will be nine SL4B sims within the game which will cover some of the history of Second Life. Search for "SL4B" within Second Life to visit this event.
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