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'''Glenn's tips for businesses to get started in Second Life:'''
Suggestions for getting started in Second Life


#Instead of [[Help Island]], visit [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isabel/50/229/83 the Shelter].  This is a place for new Residents run by Residents.  I've always found them friendly and helpful.
*Instead of [[Help Island]], visit [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isabel/50/229/83 the Shelter].  This is a place for new Residents run by Residents.  I've always found them friendly and helpful.


#Visit [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dublin/99/83/25 Dublin], usually there are people hanging out dancing and chatting there at one of several 'bars'.  But it's also a cool recreation of downtown [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dublin/99/83/25 Dublin].  Likewise [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Diegoland/212/157/34 Diegoland] (virtual San Diego) - lots of events, and a nice recreation of "old town" San Diego.
*Visit [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dublin/99/83/25 Dublin], usually there are people hanging out dancing and chatting there at one of several 'bars'.  But it's also a cool recreation of downtown [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dublin/99/83/25 Dublin].  Likewise [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Diegoland/212/157/34 Diegoland] (virtual San Diego) - lots of events, and a nice recreation of "old town" San Diego.


# Take advantage of the classes and support for new users at [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kuula/53/175/29 New Citizens Incorporated] (NCI) - Kuula or Hamnida
*Take advantage of the classes and support for new users at [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kuula/53/175/29 New Citizens Incorporated] (NCI) - Kuula or Hamnida Islands.  Check out the [http://secondlife.com/events/ Events listing] for other classes and events.


# Visit the [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Spaceport%20Alpha/41/87/23 International SpaceFlight Museum] - built by volunteers - Spaceport Alpha
*Visit the [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Spaceport%20Alpha/41/87/23 International SpaceFlight Museum] - built by volunteers - Spaceport Alpha


# Read some of the back issues of [http://secondlife.com/newsletter/2007_08/ Second Opinion], and visit some of the Top 10 sites listed (top 10 waterfalls, top 10 gardens, etc.): [http://secondlife.com/newsletter/2007_07/ Best Bets], [http://secondlife.com/newsletter/2007_05/ Fab Five and Best Bets].
*Read some of the back issues of [http://secondlife.com/newsletter/2007_08/ Second Opinion], and visit some of the Top 10 sites listed (top 10 waterfalls, top 10 gardens, etc.): [http://secondlife.com/newsletter/2007_07/ Best Bets], [http://secondlife.com/newsletter/2007_05/ Fab Five and Best Bets].


# Try your hand at building at the [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Natoma/208/164/28 Ivory Tower Library of Primitives].  Sandboxes and building tutorial sites tend to be busy and good ways to meet people.
*Try your hand at building at the [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Natoma/208/164/28 Ivory Tower Library of Primitives].  Sandboxes and building tutorial sites tend to be busy and good ways to meet people.


# See the real-time US weather map at [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Science%20School/178/138/29Science School].
*See the real-time US weather map at [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Science%20School/178/138/29Science School].


# Visit [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Reuters/126/100/25 Reuters] to get the latest news.
*Visit [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Reuters/126/100/25 Reuters] to get the latest news.


# Visit Weather Channel's [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Weather/118/6/26 Weather Island] and go surfing, biking or skiing (and meet others).
*Visit Weather Channel's [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Weather/118/6/26 Weather Island] and go surfing, biking or skiing (and meet others).


# Get the book [http://www.amazon.com/Second-Life-Official-Michael-Rymaszewski/dp/0470227753/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200006908&sr=8-2"Second Life the Official Guide"] - it's got lots of good suggestions of places to go and things to do in [http://secondlife.com/ Second Life].
*Get the book [http://www.amazon.com/Second-Life-Official-Michael-Rymaszewski/dp/0470227753/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200006908&sr=8-2"Second Life the Official Guide"] - it's got lots of good suggestions of places to go and things to do in [http://secondlife.com/ Second Life].

Latest revision as of 14:59, 20 January 2008

Suggestions for getting started in Second Life

  • Instead of Help Island, visit the Shelter. This is a place for new Residents run by Residents. I've always found them friendly and helpful.
  • Visit Dublin, usually there are people hanging out dancing and chatting there at one of several 'bars'. But it's also a cool recreation of downtown Dublin. Likewise Diegoland (virtual San Diego) - lots of events, and a nice recreation of "old town" San Diego.
  • See the real-time US weather map at School.
  • Visit Reuters to get the latest news.
  • Visit Weather Channel's Weather Island and go surfing, biking or skiing (and meet others).