OpenSimulator is an open source server for hosting virtual worlds similar to Second Life. OpenSimulator uses libsecondlife to handle communication between the client and server, so it is possible to connect to an OpenSim server using the Linden Lab Second Life client. Other clients for Second Life are also interoperable, since Second Life and Opensim use the same communication protocols.
Architecture
OpenSimulator can operate in one of two modes: standalone or grid mode. In standalone mode, a single process handles the entire simulation. In grid mode, various aspects of the simulation are separated among multiple processes, which can exist on different machines. Standalone mode is simpler to configure, but is limited to a smaller number of users. Grid mode has the potential to scale as the number of users grows.
In grid mode, responsibilities are divided among five servers: the user server, the grid server, the asset server, the inventory server and the simulation server.
Public Grids
There are several 'Public Grids' available which usually require registration.-(see external links)
Grids generally contribute to the project through testing and community participation. These budding multiverses normally contain user generated content and may be based around user contributed resources.
External links
Project web page
Public Grids - web pages of some existing grids
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