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{{KBtodo|1=We've imported all articles and are now working on cleanup and organization. If you can't find something here yet, go to the '''[http://support.secondlife.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=4417 old Knowledge Base]'''.}}<br />
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These articles are from the old Knowledge Base and were not moved to the '''[http://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowledge-Base/tkb-p/English_KB%40tkb Knowledge Base on the Community Platform]'''.  In general, they address  more advanced, specialized, obscure and technical content.
<font size="4">'''Welcome to the Knowledge Base, the official source for Second Life help & related information.'''</font>


This Wiki is our new home, so pardon us while the dust settles.
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== How do I find stuff? ==
{{Postit|''Featured info:'' '''[http://bit.ly/catadult Adult Content essentials!]'''}}


You can:
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* '''Use the search box on the left''' (this searches the whole Wiki, including KB articles)
* '''[http://bit.ly/3BSlXn Use Google to search this Wiki]''' (we hope to integrate this in the future!)
* '''Click a category:'''


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</imagemap> '''FAQs and Videos'''</div>
:* [[:Category:FAQs|FAQs]]
:* [[:Category:Videos|Videos]]


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:* [[:Category:Creators|Creators]]
:* [[:Category:Educators|Educators]]
:* [[:Category:General Information|General Information]]
:* [[:Category:Landowners|Landowners]]
:* [[:Category:Solution Providers|Solution Providers]]
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:* [[:Category:L$ Transactions Between Residents|L$ Transactions Between Residents]]
:* [[:Category:LindeX|LindeX]]


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:* [[:Category:Disputes Between Residents|Disputes Between Residents]]
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</imagemap> '''Your Avatar'''</div>
:* [[:Category:General Avatar Information|General Avatar Information]]
:* [[:Category:Making Your Avatar Fancy|Making Your Avatar Fancy]]
:* [[:Category:Moving Around|Moving Around]]
 
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:* [[:Category:Building Objects|Building Objects]]
:* [[:Category:Coding Scripts|Coding Scripts]]
:* [[:Category:Filming Audiovisual Extravaganzas|Filming Audiovisual Extravaganzas]]
:* [[:Category:Making Clothing|Making Clothing]]
:* [[:Category:Working with Textures|Working with Textures]]
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:* [[:Category:Bugs and the Public JIRA|Bugs and the Public JIRA]]
:* [[:Category:General Second Life Software Information|General Second Life Software Information]]
:* [[:Category:Improving Performance|Improving Performance]]
:* [[:Category:Optional Viewers|Optional Viewers]]
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:* [[:Category:Using External Applications|Using External Applications]]
 
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:* [[:Category:Avatar|Avatar]]
:* [[:Category:General Help|General Help]]
:* [[:Category:Inworld|Inworld]]
:* [[:Category:Error Messages|Error Messages]]
:* [[:Category:Performance|Performance]]
 
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:* [[:Category:My Account|My Account]]
 
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:* [[:Category:Problems or Questions Outside Second Life|Problems or Questions Outside Second Life]]
 
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: You can also [[:Category:Knowledge Base|browse all articles]].
 
: ''Want to talk to a real person?'' '''[http://blogs.secondlife.com/community/answers Ask on Second Life Answers!]''' — some of the best bits get compiled into Wiki articles.
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== Questions & Answers ==
'''Q:''' Why did you move the Knowledge Base to this Wiki? What is this all about?
: '''A:''' To make Second Life help better and allow Residents to contribute. [[KB2Wiki|See KB2Wiki for background info.]]
 
'''Q:''' What's the difference between the Knowledge Base and other Wiki help?
: '''A:''' The Knowledge Base contains articles that are quality-reviewed by Linden Lab and Resident Reviewers. The Wiki has long-thrived as Resident-powered help, and it stands to benefit from documentation which wields the dual advantages of being: (1) officially approved by Linden Lab while at the same time (2) is updated quicker by having more eyes on editable content.
 
'''Q:''' How does this change existing Wiki content?
: '''A:''' It doesn't really, but articles can [[KB_article_graduation|graduate]] into the KB and get our seal of approval.
 
'''Q:''' How do I tell an article is part of the Knowledge Base?
: '''A:''' All official KB articles are in [[:Category:Knowledge Base]], as shown at the bottom of an article.
 
'''Q:''' Does that mean that everything that's ''not'' in [[:Category:Knowledge Base]] is unofficial?
: '''A:''' Mostly, but not always. There's a lot of stuff, such as the [[LSL Portal]], which is based on official sources, but has since been usefully expanded by Residents. Also, since the KB strives to be objective, there's a wealth of ''subjective'', Resident-created pages out there which are beneficial, but ''not'' included. Again, see the [[KB_article_graduation|graduation process]] for further details.
 
'''Q:''' Doesn't the KB overlap with the [[Help Portal]], [[User's_Manual]], and other unofficial, Resident-contributed help?
: '''A:''' Yes, but in time we'll merge articles and reduce unneeded redundancy. Our ongoing mission is to provide the most comprehensive-yet-elegant help possible for our Residents.
 
'''Q:''' How do I search the Knowledge Base in Second Life?
: '''A:''' In the Viewer, click '''Search''' button, then click the '''All''' tab. You can change the '''Any Category''' dropdown to '''Wiki''', limiting search results to this Wiki, including the KB. Stay tuned to [http://secondlife.com/tnt SLTNT] for a forthcoming Torley tip!
 
'''Q:''' Where do I find service, policy, and legal articles? (As opposed to "How do I use Second Life?"-type articles.)
: '''A:''' In the [http://wiki.secondlife.com/w/index.php?title=Special:AllPages&namespace=100&from=Abandoned_Land_FAQ&to=What_are_the_rules_for_the_script_checkboxes_in_the_About_Land_window%3F Linden Lab Official namespace]. These can't be edited by Residents but we'll be reviewing them and reclassifying as-appropriate.
 
'''Q:''' Who do I talk to if I have a question?
: '''A:''' Come ask Linden Lab's [[Documentation Team]]. We hold live inworld office hours so you can meet us in-avatar. We're friendly and awesome.
 
== [[KB_To_Do_List|To Do]] ==
 
[[Category:Knowledge Base]] [[Category:Knowledge Base Policy]]

Latest revision as of 14:56, 13 February 2012

These articles are from the old Knowledge Base and were not moved to the Knowledge Base on the Community Platform. In general, they address more advanced, specialized, obscure and technical content.


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