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Second Life: The Official Guide
Second Life: The Official Guide is the perfect book for anyone interested in Linden Labs fascinating Second Life metaverse. This book explores in detail every aspect of Second Lifes rich and multilayered virtual world, explains how it works, and offers a wealth of information and practical advice for all Second Life residents.
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first part of the book, Getting a Second Life, acquaints potential and new players with the Second Life world. It describes the metaverses geography as well as its society, explaining the written and unwritten rules.
The second part, Living a Second Life, deals with the practical and economic aspects of Second Life: creating and customizing an avatar, building objects, scripting, and making money.
The third part of the book, Success in Second Life, discusses ways to enjoy Second Life more. This section includes profiles of successful Second Life residents, discusses fascinating in-world events, and examines how some are using Second Life for business, training, and other purposes.
The book closes with a glossary as well as quick-reference and additional-resources appendices.
The accompanying CD-ROM features special animations, character templates, and textures created by Linden Lab exclusively for this book. The disc also guides new users through installation and includes a code that grants a special object their first time entering the metaverse.
Foreword.
Dedication and Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
Introduction.
Part I: Getting a Second Life.
Chapter 1: What Is Second Life.
Chapter 2: Getting Started.
Chapter 3: The Grand Tour.
Part II: Living a Second Life.
Chapter 4: Changing Your Appearance.
Chapter 5: Using Your Library.
Chapter 6: Managing Your Inventory.
Chapter 7: Building.
Chapter 8: Using the Linden Scripting Language.
Part III: Success in Second Life.
Chapter 9: Whao Are You?
Chapter 10: Making Money.
Chapter 11: Real Residents.
Chapter 12: A Cultural Timeline.
Chapter 13: The Future and Impact of Second Life.
Appendices.
Appendix A: Real-Life Education in Second Life.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Appendix C: Additional Resources.
Appendix D: Menu Commands and Functions.
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