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This is an unofficial downloads page.  Please see [http://secondlife.com/community/downloads.php the secondlife.com Community:Downloads page] for the latest versions.
= Linden Lab Viewers =


For details on the GPLv2 licensed source code for the Second Life Viewer, visit the [[Open Source Portal]]. For the source code archives, read the [[Source downloads]] article.
The following viewer is available on the official '''[https://secondlife.com/support/downloads/index.php Downloads]''' page:


== Linden Lab Viewers ==
; '''Second Life Viewer''' (a.k.a. the official Viewer, regular Viewer, official viewer etc.)


The following viewers are available on the official '''[http://secondlife.com/community/downloads.php Downloads]''' page:
== Official Alternate Viewers ==


* '''Second Life Viewer''' (a.k.a. the official Viewer, regular Viewer etc.)
When Linden Lab viewer projects are nearing release they will often initially release a Project Viewer, and subsequently a Release Candidate Viewer (marked as 'Release') as they are nearing formal release.  Occasionally a Beta Viewer may also be released for a particular project.
* '''[[Release Candidate|Release Candidate Viewer]]'''
** Not always available
** As the name says, these are candidates to become the next release (of the Second Life Viewer)
* '''[[First Look|First Look Viewer]]'''
** Not always available
** "Provide a 'first look' at new features under development" before those are ready to get into a Release Candidate or even a release
* '''Beta Grid Viewer'''
** Only available when a new feature that is being tested on the beta grid requires a new viewer
** Usually, you can use any viewer you like to connect to Aditi, the [[Preview Grid]]
* '''[[Snowglobe|Snowglobe Viewer]]'''
** Linden Lab's own "fork" of the Second Life Viewer
** Quicker inclusion of third party contributions than in the Second Life Viewer
** Review of contributions and QA done by the open source community (some Residents have commit access)


== Third-party Viewers ==
; '''[[Linden Lab Official:Alternate Viewers]]'''
{{KBcaution|'''[http://bit.ly/3pvpolicy See Linden Lab's "Third Party Viewer Policy" announcement, posted on October 20, 2009.]'''.'''}}
: All the various official alternate viewers are listed here.
; '''[[Downloading test builds|Development Viewer]]'''
: Features and fixes that are still warm from the creative fires of development.


Third-party Viewers are those which have been created by developers not working for Linden Lab. These Viewers offer altered or additional functionality compared to the official Second Life Viewer.
== Old Releases ==
The [[Release Notes]] pages for many past versions contain links to the corresponding downloads. Note that some of these may be blocked from accessing the Second Life Grid because of their lack of support for new features.
{{KBwarning|width=600px|Past Viewer versions might have '''known security issues''', can be partially or fully '''incompatible to current server versions''' and obviously will be '''lacking newer features'''. Use them at your own risk.}}


The [[Extended_FAQ|Extended FAQ]] states that it is okay to create and distribute third-party viewers as long they adhere to the respective licenses for code usage and server usage. 
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The code itself is licensed under {{OSWebsite|gplv2|alt=the GNU General Public License (GPL)}}, which governs modification and redistribuition of the source code.  Use of Linden Lab's servers will still be governed by [http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php the Second Life Terms of Service].
= Third Party Directory Viewers =


''Note to authors: If you make a viewer available make sure to include platform, version numbers and dates.''
{{:Third Party Viewer Directory}}


== Graphical Viewers ==
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=== Cool SL Viewer ===
= Other Third Party Viewers =


''' Description '''
{{KBcaution|The following viewers have either not applied for or have been denied listings in the Third Party Viewer Directory.}}


This viewer was created and is maintained by {{User|Henri Beauchamp}} (the first public release was v1.18.4.3, released on 2007-11-16). It combines elements of several of the other viewers, as well as extra features, bug fixes and extra patches, all very carefully tested.
'''Whether or not a viewer developer chooses to self-certify by applying for listing in the directory, all viewers connecting to Second Life must comply with the [https://secondlife.com/corporate/tpv.php Policy on Third-Party Viewers]; listing in the directory is not a requirement.'''


It puts emphasis on high UI coherency from one version to the other (meaning no bad surprise for "old timers") while staying in sync with Linden Lab's official viewer features (it's not a fork which would get outdated with time), high stability and reliability, and a high reactivity to new patches and bug fixes provided by the Open Source community.
''Note to authors: If you make a viewer available make sure to include platform, version numbers and dates.''
{{Anchor|Viewers}}
{|class="wikitable sortable collapsible" {{prettytable}}
|+ ''click the boxed arrows to sort on columns''
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! Name !! {{HoverText|Type|Graphic/Text}} !! {{HoverText|First release|Specified in YYYY-MM-DD}} !! {{HoverText|Latest Release|Specified in YYYY-MM-DD}} !! {{HoverText|Status|Active/Inactive/Discontinued}} !! {{HoverText|W|For Windows}} <ref name="available">"X": Available with binary distribution</ref>!! {{HoverText|M|For Macintosh}} <ref name="available"/> !! {{HoverText|L|For Linux(Ubuntu, Debian or so)}} <ref name="available"/> !! {{HoverText|i|For iPhone/iPod Touch}} <ref name="available"/>
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| [[#AjaxLife]] || Text || || 2008-09-15 || Inactive ||X||X||X||X
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| [[#Combat Cubed]] || Graphic || || 2010-06-16 || Inactive ||X|| || ||
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| [[#Hippo OpenSim Viewer]] || Graphic || || 2010-04-24 || Inactive ||X|| ||X||
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| [[#MetaPay for iPhone and iPod Touch]] || Text || ||  || || || || ||X
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| [[#Milk Release Client]] || Graphic || || 2010-01-20 || Inactive || ||X||X||
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| [[#omvviewer-light]] || Text || || 2009-08-25 || Retired ||X|| ||X||
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| [[#Rainbow Viewer / Cool Viewer]] || Graphic || || 2011-07-10 || Inactive ||X||X||X||
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| [[#RealXtend Edition]] || Graphic || || 2008-07-28 || Inactive ||X|| || ||
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| [[#SLiteChat]] || Text || || 2011-04-21 || Inactive ||X||X||X||
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| [[#TEKSTUFF Viewers]] || Graphic || || 2010-04-20 || ? ||X|| || ||
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| [[#Whisper (SlXSLChat)]] || Text || || 2010-05-09 || ? ||X||X||X||
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|}


An "old" v1.19 (legacy renderer) branch is also maintained for the benefit of "old" computer users, which also gets most of the essential features of newer viewers back-ported to it (Mono scripting and adult compliance, for example).
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''' Extra Features '''
== Graphical Viewers ==
 
* Reverses many of the unpopular interface changes, restoring separate friends and groups floaters and reinstating the packet loss and bandwidth indicators, the old toolbar and buttons layouts, the old, more visible, status bar icons (optional for v1.20 and later), the old/normal commands layout in the pie menus, the "All(old)" search tab, the old style (name-sortable) "Groups" search tab, the "Fly" button in the movement controls floater, and '''optionally''' reinstating the old, more visible, tracking dots in the mini-map, and the old chat history floater (without chat input line). Also fixes some UI regressions (missing buttons in some floaters, or visited landmarks tracking in inventory for example).
* Implements the "Restrained Life" API, based on Marine Kelley's reference patch (switchable and disabled by default).
* Allows to configure the date and time formats to match your locale or personal preferences (including with optional seconds for chat and IM timestamps).
* Allows to wear/remove attachments and clothing items on double-click in inventory.
* Allows to optionally prevent notifications to show and be logged in the main chat.
* Allows to disable typing sounds.
* MUD/MUSH/MUCK/MUX style "poses" (i.e. you can type ":" instead of "/me " to emote), and OOC double parenthesis auto-close (i.e. you can type: "((phone, BRB" and it will show as "((phone, BRB))").
* Allows to hide the "Master volume" when not needed in the panel overlay (and the "Release Keys" button for v1.19.2).
* Allows to build large prims (up to 256m in any or all dimensions) on OpenSim (not on SL, because of server-side limitations).
* Improved build tools floater (smaller increments in several parameters, extra "slice" parameter for some prims, transparency up to 100%, check box toggle for drag distance limit, adjustable number of decimals in Object tab for the position/size/rotation parameters). Also allows to set the "invisible" texture from the texture picker (for invisi-prims).
* Improved texture preview floater (with aspect ratio combo).
* Improved mini-map with panning, larger zooming range, specific symbol for avatars above 1024m (work around for a limitation of current server and viewer versions), etc...
* Improved beacons: can filter beacons based on owner (you, others or anyone), can highlight attachments, can dissociate non-object sound sources, can keep beacons "always on" even when the beacons floater is closed.
* Allows to export and import full permissions objects as XML files (for backup and restore purpose, or to transfer objects from one grid to another).
* Allows to connect to all existing grids (and not only LL's) from the login screen.
* Allows network bandwidth over 1500Kbps (and up to 8000Kbps).
* Allows to save/compile scripts present in the inventory as Mono scripts.
* Allows to teleport to double-clicked locations on screen.
* Allows to sit anywhere "on the ground".
* Allows to cache the inventory in the background after login (for faster inventory operations).
* Allows to preview animations on your avatar prior to uploading them.
* Implements a radar floater.
* Implements a teleports history floater.
* Implements a "Worn" tab in the inventory floater, and a search/filter by item name, description or creator.
* Implements "speed rezzing" on login and TPs.
* Allows to ignore (and not only decline) friendship and calling card offers.
* Shows avatar keys in profile (in "My notes" tab).
* Shows the avatar true height in the appearance floater.
* Renders properly objects worn on the illegal attachment points defined in some hacked third parties viewers.
* Implements various backports for the v1.19.2 version (Mono compilation support, adult searches and compliance, build and TP up to 4096m, bulk set permissions, TP on double-click on LM in inventory, edit terrain "force" setting, security fixes, etc).
* Many bugfixes by Henri Beauchamp, Nicholaz Beresford, Gigs Taggart, Blakar Ogre, McCabe Maxsted and others.
* More minor features and improvements, to be discovered on the [http://sldev.free.fr/ website]...
* All switchable extra features easily configurable via a "Cool features" tab in the preferences floater.
 
''' Links '''
* Website: [http://sldev.free.fr/ The Cool SL Viewer homepage]
* Message board: [http://sldev.free.fr/forum/ Cool SL Viewer forum]
* Linux viewer: see the [http://sldev.free.fr/ The Cool SL Viewer homepage] for files and installation instructions.
* Windows viewer: see the [http://sldev.free.fr/ The Cool SL Viewer homepage] for files and installation instructions.
* MacOS X viewer: [http://hyangreflections.blogspot.com/ See Hyang Zhao's site] for files and instructions.
* Source code: The standard Linden codebase is used, with the addition of the patches listed and linked to on the homepage.
 
''' Version and timestamp '''
 
* Version : 1.19.2.80 (stable viewer with legacy renderer)
* Date : 2010/02/13
 
* Version : 1.23.5.8 (stable viewer with Windlight renderer)
* Date : 2010/02/13
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=== Emerald Viewer ===
Previously known as "Greenlife Emerald Viewer" - changed to just "Emerald" in October 2009.
 
''' Description '''
 
This is a home-brew viewer which adds new functionality to the viewer with the intent of easing the users interaction with the environment. It's developed by multiple people. Versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux are released.
 
''' Extra Features '''
 
* Avatar Scanner
** Full sim range (detects over 1M in the air)
** Shows name, age, payment info, current activity.
** Land and estate commands for ejecting/banning multiple avatars at once
** Buttons to open profile, IM, teleport to or track selected avatars
** Ability to chat radar info (keys) to boost lsl radars
** Ability to display chat notifications for entering sim, exiting sim, entering chat range, exiting chat range, entering draw distance and exiting draw distance respectively.
* RLV API Implementation (off by default)
* Different login page
* Ability to open and display the owner and location of objects that IM you
* Teleport to positions by double clicking
* Option to disabling progress screens (teleport, login, and logout respectively)
* Clothing layer protection (prevents sending of individual clothing textures to other clients, ensuring they can't copy the clothing)
* Customizable IM auto-response system, including giving inventory in the response
* Fly can be set to always enabled, even with Admin menu closed
* Can turn your avatar 'visually phantom'
* Allows ground sit anywhere
* Can enable the attaching of objects in inventory by double-click
* Can block object sit-on-click
* Chatbar as a command line for rezzing platforms, teleporting to coordinates or sims, or teleporting to particular heights.
* Various crash fixes
* Free uploading of "temporary" textures (sim-local and disappear on relog)
* Notification when a friendship ends
* Detection of cooperating alternative viewers
* Shows object last owner in build floater
* Scripts are compiled to mono by default in agent inventory
* Inventory is fetched in background immediately on login
* Group info can be accessed in about land, even if group is not deeded
* Profiles show agent key
* More minimap dot colors, blue for lindens, grey for muted, and purple for friended lindens
* Build Floater Enhancements
** More object choices (from the drop down that lets you change a cube to a sphere)
** More precision information (5 decimal points)
** Ability to set all prim parameters without changing shape (easy prim torture)
** Ability to easily change sculpt stitching
** Can set transparency to 100%
** Can set texture repeats above 100
* Can turn off the typing sound
* Teleport History Floater
* Animation Info Floater
** Shows you all current animations being played on your avatar
** Allows you to stop, or revoke permissions of animations you do not want
** Ability to detect owner of the animations being played, as well as their name
* Included the 1.23 Bulk Permissions Setting
* Option to block the 1 click auto sit
* Multiple custom skins
 
''' Links '''
* Website: http://www.modularsystems.sl
* Direct download link: http://bit.ly/4C5QfE or http://modularsystems.sl/downloads.html
* Online Support: http://modularsystems.sl/wiki/
* Source code: http://bit.ly/4C5QfE or http://modularsystems.sl/downloads.html
 
''' Version and time stamp '''
 
* Version : 1.23.5.1585 <!-- versions were synchronous between platforms on Feb 18, 2010 -->
* Date : 02/18/2010
* Status : Active + updated
 
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=== Emerald Viewer, Frequency Edition ===
 
''' Description'''


This viewer is based on GreenLife Emerald Viewer, but includes a couple of modifications.
''' Added Features (compared to GreenLife Emerald) '''
* Busy-on-lost focus: Allows resident to automatically switch to busy mode after a set amount of time, _after_ the viewer window lost focus (good for people who have other work to do, and want to ensure that other residents know why their IMs remain unanswered)
* custom tags on a per-avatar basis: add keywords to residents' group/name tag hover box
* display group/name tags in individual colours (per avatar)
* display payment info and age in name tags
** friends always coloured yellow
** muted people always in grey
** all others in a chosen colour out of 7 options
* grey out groups, which have been chosen not to be displayed in your profile
''' Removed Features '''
* IRC client
* experimental Utility Stream
* Client detection (conflicts with the aforementioned use of name tags)
''' Availability '''
Emerald Viewer, Frequency Edition is currently available as Intel-only OS X binary, and as full source code for OS X, Windows & Linux.
''' Version and timestamp '''
* Version : Emerald Viewer, Frequency Edition, 1.0.2 (based on GreenLife Emerald 1.23.4-673)
* Platforms:
** Binary available for OS X 10.5+ (any volunteers for Windows/Linux?)
** Source valid for OS X, Linux, Windows
* Date : Sep 25th, 2009
* Status : Discontinued as of November 8, 2009, download no longer available
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=== Hippo OpenSim Viewer ===
=== Hippo OpenSim Viewer ===
'''Warning!!!''' There is no uninstaller in the "pack" for Windows I downloaded a few days ago!!! Nov 6 2009.
Still no response, after reporting the issue and posting in an already created topic (July 15) in their forum about the missing unisntaller. If I had known there wasn't any uninstaller I would never have downloaded this viewer. Nov 9 2009.


''' Description'''
''' Description'''


The Hippo OpenSim Viewer is a modified Second Life viewer, targeted at OpenSim users. It allows building up to a height of 10,000 m, scaling prims up to 256x256x256 m and other exciting features. More specific OpenSim features are under development.  
The Hippo OpenSim Viewer is a modified Second Life viewer, targeted at OpenSim users. It allows building up to a height of 10,000 meters, scaling prims up to 256 x 256 x 256 meters and other exciting features. More specific OpenSim features are under development.
The last developer blog commented: Releasing Hippo OpenSim Viewer Version 0.6.3. This release adds a Windows uninstaller and small changes to comply to the Linden Lab Policy on Third-Party Viewers.


''' Availability '''
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''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''
* Version : 0.5.1
* Version: 0.6.3
* Platforms:
* Platforms:
** Binary available for Windows and Linux
** Binary available for Windows and Linux
** Source available (unspecified)
** Source available (unspecified)
* Date : Mar 24th, 2009
* Date: April 24, 2010
* Status : Active + updated
* Status: Discontinued, website offline.
 
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=== Imprudence ===
 
''' Description '''
 
From the [http://imprudenceviewer.org/wiki/Manifesto Imprudence Manifesto]:
 
:&#147;The primary goal of Imprudence is simple: ''to greatly improve the usability of the Viewer''. In particular, there are 3 aspects of usability that we intend to address:
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:* ''Approachability.'' Improving comfort and ease of use, especially for new or non-technical users.
:* ''Efficiency.'' Improving speed and ease of common tasks and workflows.
:* ''Satisfaction.'' Improving the emotional effect of the software on the user.
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:This is not to minimize other aspects of usability, such as reliability, accessibility, or internationalization/localization. We recognize their importance, but lack the expertise to properly address them. We welcome people with such expertise to join the project and help.&#148;
 
Note: Due to licensing issues, this viewer does not ship with the proprietary SLVoice module and its associated files.  These can be added back from the official client for those needing voice.  [http://imprudenceviewer.org/wiki/How_to_Re-enable_Voice_Chat Instructions for adding voice chat support] are available on the Imprudence Viewer wiki.
 
''' Extra Features '''
 
Check the [http://imprudenceviewer.org/wiki/Features Features page] on the Imprudence wiki for the most up to date features list.
 
* Countless user interface improvements and bug fixes
* Content Backup (export and import objects, scripts, and avatar shapes that you created)
* Minimap Radar (minimap has a built-in "avatar radar" to tell you who is nearby)
* Enhanced Minimap (better zooming, panning, double click to teleport)
* Restrained Life (RLV) API Support
* Double-click Teleport and Autopilot
* [http://imprudenceviewer.org/wiki/Build_Math_Expressions Build Math Expressions]
* Windlight Toolbar (quick access to windlight presets and graphics settings)
* Grid Manager, with built in support for alternative grids like OSGrid, ReactionGrid, 3rd Rock Grid, and more
* Search Inventory by Creator or Description
* Inventory Quick Filter (quickly filter inventory to show only notecards, or only clothing, etc.)
* Worn Items Tab (shows what you are currently wearing)
* Unread IM Count (shows how many new/unread IMs you have)
* Middle-mouse Paste for Linux
* Confirmation dialogs to prevent accidents (no more accidently teleporting home!)
* Restore to Last Position (rez objects at their previous position)
* Offer Teleport button in the IM window
* Double-click to wear attachments in inventory
* "Phantom Avatar" Mode
* Asset (Texture) Browser
* Animation List
* See object's Last (previous) Owner
* Ground Sit Anywhere
* Hide Selection Outlines (hide the laggy and distracting glowing outlines when building)
* Choose Default Chat Channel
* Includes stability improvements from Nicholaz
 
''' Links '''
* Website: http://imprudenceviewer.org/
* Download: http://imprudenceviewer.org/wiki/Downloads
* Forums: http://imprudenceviewer.org/forums/
* The Imprudence Manifesto: http://imprudenceviewer.org/wiki/Manifesto


''' Version and timestamp '''
[[#Other Third Party Viewers|[Back to the list]]]
* Version : 1.2.1
* Date : November 26, 2009
* Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac
* Status : Active
 
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=== Restrained Life ===
 
''' Description '''
 
This viewer, codename "'''RestrainedLife'''" is an attempt at enhancing the experience of people who practice BDSM in Second Life. It is used jointly with simple scripts made to use its features in-world, such as making an attached object undetachable, preventing chat and such. An '''API''' (Application Programming Interface, a text file) is provided so that every content creator can create their own scripts to interface their own items to the viewer and use its features.
 
''' Extra Features '''
* Attachments can be made undetachable
* Chat and IM prevention on demand, with exceptions if needed
* Teleport and sit-tp prevention on demand, with exceptions if needed
* Editing and Rezzing prevention on demand
* Adding/Removing clothes on demand, + force remove clothes and force remove unlocked attachments
* Force sit and prevent stand up (even after a relog) on demand
* Manual (by IM) and automatic (by script) version checking
* Force attach objects and outfits
* API for content creators
* And more...
 
''' Links '''
* Website: [http://realrestraint.blogspot.com/ Marine Kelley's blog on Blogspot]
* Direct download link to the Windows viewer: [http://www.erestraint.com/realrestraint Download for Windows] (Executable and readme)
* Direct download link to the MacOS X viewer: [http://www.erestraint.com/realrestraint Download for MacOS X] (Executable and readme, courtesy of Mo Noel)
* Direct download link to the Linux viewer: [http://www.erestraint.com/realrestraint Download for Linux] (Executable and readme, courtesy of Loom Kish)
* Source code and text API : [http://www.erestraint.com/realrestraint Download] (Text files)
* API as a wiki page : [[LSL Protocol/RestrainedLifeAPI|API]] (Wiki format)
* Specification to interface cages and furnitures with the viewer through the use of a relay : [[LSL Protocol/Restrained Life Relay Specs|Relay Specs]] (Wiki format)
 
''' Version and timestamp '''
 
* Version : 1.22 , compiled on SL official viewer 1.23.4
* Date : 10/10/2009
* Status : Active
 
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=== Meerkat ===
=== Meerkat ===
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''' Links '''
''' Links '''
* Website: [http://www.meerkatviewer.org/ Meerkat Viewer]
* <del>Website: [http://www.meerkatviewer.org/ Meerkat Viewer]</del> (note: the Meerkat site is down)
* Direct download link: [http://code.google.com/p/meerkat-viewer/downloads/list Download versions of this viewer]  
* Direct download link: [http://code.google.com/p/meerkat-viewer/downloads/list Download versions of this viewer]
* Source code: svn checkout http://meerkat-viewer.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/ meerkat
* Source code: svn checkout http://meerkat-viewer.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/ meerkat


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* Version : 0.2.x
* Version : 0.2.x
* Date : September 6, 2009
* Date : September 6, 2009
* Status : Active
* Status : Discontinued, website offline. Source and binary downloads still available on google code (see above).
 
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=== MonoVida Communicator ===
 
"Your Viewer; Your Imagination"
 
''' Description '''
Based on components and features from [[#MonoVida_Studio|MonoVida Studio]], Communicator allows you to use detached windows with your viewer of choice. An API patch is provided in order to compile your viewer if it's not already available. Communicator then runs separately from you viewer to provide Chat/IM/Contacts panels anywhere on your desktop, and even on another computer.
 
''' Features '''
* Works in 32 or 64 bit mode
* Cross platform: works on Windows, Mac, and Linux
* Mono/.NET based
* Similar components to MonoVida Studio
 
''' Links '''
* Documentation: [https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/User:Dzonatas_Sol/Communicator Step-by-Step guide]
* Website & Source code: [http://jira.dzonux.net:8080/browse/MVC Project page & source details]
* {{jira|SNOW-375}} Detached Communicator: Chat/IM/Contacts windows "thinking outside the box" in a separate process/plugin
 
''' Version and timestamp '''


* Date : 11/Dec/2009
[[#Other Third Party Viewers|[Back to the list]]]
* Version : Snowglobe 1.3 / Communicator 0.9.6
* Status : Active
 
=== MonoVida Studio ===
 
"Your Viewer; Your Imagination"
 
''' Description '''
MonoVida Studio is like an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_development_environment IDE] to virtual reality and your imagination. While it may seem like what was the regular Second Life viewer with its UI guts torn out and surgically replaced, it uses LL's code to render a scene and network with the grid as you expect, and everything else is the Studio, which constitutes your viewer. MonoVida Studio is built with .Net/Mono and Snowglobe, so you gain all those powerful development tools. Several namespaces exist, with widgets, gadgets, and classes, to help you build your desired component, your custom UI, and maybe your custom AI. (See also: [[#MonoVida_Communicator|MonoVida Communicator]])
 
This visual, entitle [http://mono.dzonux.net/file/Your%20Viewer%20Your%20Imagination.png "Your Viewer; Your Imagination"], shows the different layers involved as the derived code is sliced into components, which are then integrated with G-Objects, which then is usable from various different languages.
 
''' Features '''
 
* Uses omvviewer as an upstream source for GPL goals.
* Purely based on Gnome (Gtk) (in source, llwindow/* has been removed, see also: [http://jira.dzonux.net:8080/browse/MVS-1 MVS-1])
* Universal/Metaversal object hierarchies. See here for further explanation: [http://jira.dzonux.net:8080/browse/MVS-32 MVS-32]
* Total rewrite of the UI (in progress): [http://jira.dzonux.net:8080/browse/MVS-2 MVS-2] (llui)
** And, rewrite of all Viewer Panels: [http://jira.dzonux.net:8080/browse/MVS-6 MVS-6]
** Like, the Communication Panels: [http://jira.dzonux.net:8080/browse/MVS-25 MVS-25]
*** They can be overlaid or detached from the main view.
* Skins: Several hundred skin themes available to choose from:
** Download & Install them: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Environment/Themes Softpedia's List of Gtk-Themes]
* Complete power of .NET/Mono
* Snowglobe DLL: The base code derived from LL's viewer made into a dynamically shared library.
** [http://library.gnome.org/devel/gobject/stable/pr01.html G-Objects] are used to export the API.
* Snowglobe-Sharp: The C# to Snowglobe DLL bridge
* Screenshots (of themes and work in progress): [http://mono.dzonux.net/file/MonoVida-20090521.png #1] [http://mono.dzonux.net/file/MonoVida-20090619a.png #2] [http://mono.dzonux.net/file/MonoVida-20090701a.png #3]
 
''' Links '''
* Website & Source code: [http://jira.dzonux.net:8080/browse/MVS Project page & source details]
* Dockable & Detachable Windows {{jira|SNOW-98}}
 
''' Version and timestamp '''
 
* Date : 16/Nov/2009
* Version : (Front-end) Alpha, (Back-end) Snowglobe 0.8 (1.22.11)
* Status : Active
 
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=== Nicholaz Edition ===
=== Nicholaz Edition ===
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''' Description '''
''' Description '''


These are Windows viewer based on SL builds with a focus on stability, usability and performance (see [http://www.blueflash.cc/users/nicholaz/EyeCandy/!!Installation.txt Installation.txt] for homebrew disclaimer). Mac and Linux variants are available through other open sourcers (links on the website).
These are Windows viewer based on SL builds with a focus on stability, usability and performance (see [http://www.blueflash.cc/users/nicholaz/EyeCandy/!!Installation.txt Installation.txt] for homebrew disclaimer). Mac and Linux variants are available through other open sourcers (links on the website).


''' Extra Features '''
''' Extra Features '''
* Improved stability
* Improved stability.
* Lower memory footprint
* Lower memory footprint.
* GUI redesigns  
* GUI redesigns.
* Workarounds for common annoyances (Group IM Filtering, "Release Key" button, etc.)
* Workarounds for common annoyances. (Group IM Filtering, "Release Key" button, etc.)
* see [http://nicholaz-beresford.blogspot.com/2008/05/version-overview.html this entry] for an overview of different versions
* see [http://nicholaz-beresford.blogspot.com/2008/05/version-overview.html this entry] for an overview of different versions.


''' Links '''
''' Links '''
* Website: [http://nicholaz-beresford.blogspot.com/ Nicholaz Beresford on Blogspot]
* Website: [http://nicholaz-beresford.blogspot.com/ Nicholaz Beresford on Blogspot]
* Direct download link: [http://www.blueflash.cc/users/nicholaz Download versions of this viewer]  
* Direct download link: [http://www.blueflash.cc/users/nicholaz Download versions of this viewer]
* Source code: Look at the [http://www.blueflash.cc/users/nicholaz download site] for the source-xxx-zip files in the respective folders and see the readme.txt inside the archives
* Source code: Look at the [http://www.blueflash.cc/users/nicholaz download site] for the source-xxx-zip files in the respective folders and see the readme.txt inside the archives


''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''


* Date : 09/07/2009
* Date: September 7, 2009
* Status : Mostly discontinued - only occasional fixes
* Status: Discontinued


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=== Onrez Viewer ===
=== Onrez Viewer ===
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''' Extra Features '''
''' Extra Features '''
* A back and history button for teleports
* A back and history button for teleports
* In-viewer web browsing.  
* In-viewer web browsing.


''' Comment '''
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''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''
* Status : Discontinued, download no longer available
* Status : Discontinued, download no longer available.


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=== Rainbow Viewer / Cool Viewer ===
=== Rainbow Viewer / Cool Viewer ===
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''' Description '''
''' Description '''


Based on the offical SecondLife viewer this metaverse client for SL and OpenSims incorporates a lot of improved, new, up- and backported features and fixes that make the speedy and rock stable RV/CV the client of choice for many users.
Based on the offical SecondLife sourcecode licensed under GPL2, this speedy Metaverse Client can connect you to a huge variety of exciting Virtual Worlds! It incorporates a lot of improved, new, up- and backported features and fixes that make the fast and rock stable RV/CV the client of choice for many users.
 
This viewer includes many patches and changes from a lot of different people and sources which I am very grateful to be able to use. Credits are given to everyone I know, in case I missed someone I sincerely appologize.
This viewer includes many patches and changes from a lot of different people and sources which I am very grateful to be able to use. Credits are given to everyone I know, in case I missed someone I sincerely apologize.
 
Thanks to Henri Beauchamp who laid the foundation for this viewer with his Cool SL Viewer. Special thanks to Winter Ventura for the Cool Viewer logo and Jacek Antonelli and Peter Stindberg for the Rainbow Viewer logo :). And to all the others who helped and supported me.
 
'''Rainbow / Cool are TPV compliant.'''
 
 
Thanks to Henri Beauchamp who laid the foundation for this viewer with his Cool SL Viewer. Special thanks to Winter Ventura for the Cool Viewer logo and Jacek Antonelli and Peter Stindberg for the Rainbow Viewer logo :). And to all the others who helped and supported me, especially the people involved and behind Imprudence!
 
 
''' Some incomprehensive list of features '''


A major improvement is an up-to-date OpenGL implementation that especially helps users plagued by ATI's Catalyst drivers but also leads to measurable improvements of overall graphics performance by 30...100% compared to the official viewer; depending on your system. Rainbow Viewer features the current user interface whereas Cool Viewer spots the leaner cleaner and more configurable legacy UI. It's all about choice :).
A major improvement is an up-to-date OpenGL implementation that especially helps users plagued by ATI's Catalyst drivers but also leads to measurable improvements of overall graphics performance by 30...100% compared to the official viewer; depending on your system. Rainbow Viewer features the current user interface whereas Cool Viewer spots the leaner cleaner and more configurable legacy UI. It's all about choice :).


''' Some incomprehensive list of features '''
* New 1.22.12.0 code baseline
* New 1.22.12.0 code baseline
* CV's legacy User interface with a clean, simple and userfriendly layout or Rainbow Viewers current official UI, you choose!
* CV's legacy User interface with a clean, simple and userfriendly layout or Rainbow Viewers current official UI, you choose!
* Improved Graphics rendering, especially for ATI users (measured >1/3 faster than the official viewer)
* Improved Graphics rendering, especially for ATI users (measured > 1/3 faster than the official viewer)
* Marine Kelley's RestrainedLife (off per default)
* Alpha and Tattoo Layer support from Second Life Viewer 2.x
* Updated tested list of Virtual World grids
* Marine Kelley's RestrainedLove (off per default)
* Full Adult Compliance
* Full Adult Compliance
* Redesigned and "up-ported" search functionality, probably the best search in any viewer nowadays
* Redesigned and "up-ported" search functionality, probably the best search in any viewer nowadays
* Enhanced Breast Physics
* Temporary texture and animation upload
* Better inventory search for content, description and creator
* Low lag radar and AV management tools
* Low lag radar and AV management tools
* Viewer skinning
* Viewer skinning
* Object export/import, limited to creator
* Object and Shape export/import, limited to creator
* Bulk permission editing
* Bulk permission editing
* Last owner display to track content theft  
* Last owner display to track content theft
* "Worn" tab in inventory  
* "Worn" tab in inventory
* Double click to wear attachments  
* Double click to wear attachments
* Enhanced building tools  
* Enhanced building tools
* Flexible Sculpties  
* Flexible Sculpties
* Large Prims (currently only for Opensim grids due to SL limitations)  
* Large Prims (currently only for Opensim grids due to SL limitations)
* Maximized Network Bandwidth  
* Maximized Network Bandwidth
* Flexible Grid selection at login for SL and all OpenSims  
* Flexible Grid selection at login for SL and all OpenSims
* Teleport History and speedy doubleclick teleport  
* Teleport History and speedy doubleclick teleport
* Avatar UUID in profiles
* Avatar UUID in profiles
* Features tab in Preferences for easy switching of features
* Features tab in Preferences for easy switching of features
* OpenJPEG 1.3  
* Optimized latest OpenJPEG 1.3
...and a large number of other goodies and stability fixes that improve your overall experience. Too many to mention here :). Please check the [http://coolviewer.googlecode.com/files/RELEASE_NOTES.txt Release Notes] for details.
* A large number of other goodies and stability fixes that improve your overall experience. Please check the [http://code.google.com/p/coolviewer/wiki/ReleaseNotes Release Notes] for details.
 


''' Links '''
''' Links '''
* Website: [http://my.opera.com/boylane Cool Viewers for  Virtual Worlds]
* Website: [http://my.opera.com/boylane Rainbow Viewers for  Virtual Worlds]
* Direct download link: [http://coolviewer.googlecode.com Binary versions on Google Code]
* Direct download link: [http://coolviewer.googlecode.com Binary versions on Google Code]
* Source code: [http://github.com/boy Sources on Github]
* Source code: [http://github.com/boy Sources on Github]


''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''


* Rainbow Viewer Netbook Edition v1.2
* Rainbow Viewer 1.22.12 R7
* Rainbow Viewer 1.22.12.0 R4
* Rainbow Viewer Cool Edition (Cool Viewer) 1.22.12 R13
* Cool Viewer 1.22.12.0 R11
* Rainbow Viewer Netbook Edition Version 1.2 (speedy pre-Windlight 1.19.0.5)
* Date : 27/12/2009
* Date: July 10, 2011
* Status : Active
* Status: Active


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=== RealXtend Edition ===
=== RealXtend Edition ===
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The realXtend viewer is a heavily modified version of the Linden Lab's Second Life client by a partnership of two Finnish companies, ADMINO technologies and LudoCraft.
The realXtend viewer is a heavily modified version of the Linden Lab's Second Life client by a partnership of two Finnish companies, ADMINO technologies and LudoCraft.
The successor to the realXtend viewer is Naali (release 0.4.0 on 21st January 2011, download from http://code.google.com/p/realxtend-naali/downloads/list).


'''Extra Features '''
'''Extra Features '''
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''' Links '''
''' Links '''
* Website: [http://www.realxtend.org/]
* Website: http://www.realxtend.org/
* Direct download link: http://www.realxtend.org/downloads.html
* Direct download link: http://www.realxtend.org/downloads.html
* Source code: http://sourceforge.net/projects/realxtendviewer/
* Source code: http://sourceforge.net/projects/realxtendviewer/


''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''
* Version : 0.3
* Version: 0.4.2
* Date : 07/28/2008
* Date: September 24, 2009
* Status : Active
* Status: Discontinued, replaced by Naali.
 
 
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=== Snowglobe, Frequency Edition ===
 
''' Description'''
 
This viewer is based on Linden Lab's Snowglobe Viewer, but includes a bunch of modifications, some of them custom-made, some adopted from other viewers (Emerald, Meerkat, Cool SL).
 
''' Snowglobe: Frequency Edition -- Features '''
 
Some highlights:
 
* Kitty Barnett's RLVa 1.0.4e.
* Radar client / Avatar List
* Teleport History Floater
* Double-Click Teleport
* Double-Click Inventory Actions
* Inventory Quick-Filter
* Custom Tags for Avatars with Colours (and Payment Info/Age)
* Z-axis Offset Change to avoid Sinking into the Ground
* Option to disable Progress Screens (Teleport, Login, and Logout respectively)
* Show List of alt Avatars upon Login
* Detection when someone starts a new Instant Message (allow to optionally steal Focus)
* Avatar Height displayed in "Edit Appearance" Floater
* Sit anywhere Functionality
* Instant Inventory Loading on Login
* Slider for Drawing Distance/Graphics Remote
* Camera Zoom up to 1024m
* Show Age in Days in Profile Floater
* Free uploading of "Temporary" Textures
* Unpublished Groups greyed-out
* busy-on-lost-focus
* added Busy-Mode shortcut
 
We are currently working on more features.
 
''' Links '''
* Website: http://www.sfreq.org/wiki/snowglobe/Releases (find binary & source code there)
 
''' Version and timestamp '''
 
* Version : Snowglobe:Frequency 1.2.0 (based on unreleased Snowglobe 1.2.0, SVN trunk 2834)
* Platforms:
** Binary available for OS X 10.5+ Windows, Linux
** Source valid for OS X, Linux, Windows
* Date : Oct 17, 2009
* Status : Discontinued on January 21, 2010
 
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=== omvviewer ===
 
''' Goals '''
 
* To create a fully GPL viewer (no proprietary dependencies)
* To enable easy building of the source code on various Linux distros including 64 bit distros
* To Get the viewer packaged with in Linux Distros
 
''' Packages available (32 and 64 bit) '''
* Debian Lenny
* Ubuntu Intrepid
* Arch
* Gentoo
 
''' Extra Features '''
Various extra features found in other viewers, UI changes are kept to a bare minimum as this is a packaging project not a code base fork. Stability fixes are given high priority.
 
''' Links '''
* Website: [http://omvviewer.byteme.org.uk/ Project page]
* Source code: [http://omvviewer.byteme.org.uk/source.shtml Source details]
 
''' Version and timestamp '''


* Date : 27/March/2009
* Version : 1.22.11
* Status : Active


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=== Vertical Life Client ===
=== Combat Cubed ===


''' Description '''
''' Description '''


This client is aimed mostly at the SL Military, but sports quite a few interesting improvements that make it worth taking a look at.
This client is aimed mostly at the SL Military, but sports quite a few interesting improvements that make it worth taking a look at.
''Originally known as Vertical Life.''


''' Major Features '''
''' Major Features '''
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* Slimmed down for FPS combat
* Slimmed down for FPS combat
* Identification, Friend versus Foe, mostly under the hood now but soon exposed
* Identification, Friend versus Foe, mostly under the hood now but soon exposed
''' Links '''
* Splash: http://bit.ly/cXOcDX


''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''


* Version: 1.5.8
* Version: 1.0
* Date : 2010 January 14
* Date: June 16, 2010
* Status : Active
* Status: Active


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=== Milk Release Client ===


=== TEKSTUFF Viewers ===


''' Description '''
''' Description '''


This client is aimed at development of all kinds, thrown together by Project Neox. Focusing on advanced non-profit development of Second Life and various features to whom content creators would find suitable.
The TEKSTUFF viewers are created to enable Youtube movies on TEKSTUFF media screens inside Second Life. The TEKSTUFF viewers are slight modifications of already available viewers like the regular SL 1.23.5 viewer and the Emerald 1634 viewer. Apart from that, the Emerald based viewer is fixed so it can be used in Opensim grids as well.


''' Links '''
* Web presence: http://www.tekstuff.net/


''' TODO '''
''' TODO '''


* XStreetSL shopping UI client-kiosk
* Make a Linux viewer
* Compile Linux and Mac OS X builds
* Make a Mac OS viewer
* Multiple link object texturing, via name
* Completion of 3-Dimensional Mini Map
* Region Statistics notifications before teleports
 


''' Major Features '''
''' Major Features '''
* Rendering options for individual avatars
* All the functionality of the viewer it was based upon (Linden Lab 1.23.5 or Emerald 1634)
* Secure Voice-chat usage
* Will allow you to view Youtube movies on TEKSTUFF media screens
* Extensions in avatar editing
* The Emerald based viewer can also be used in OpenSim grids (texture loading is fixed)
* Additional Attachment points
 
 
''' Version and timestamp '''
 
* Version: 1.23.5
* Date : 2010 January 20
* Status : Active + updating
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=== Kirstens Viewer ===
 
''' Description '''


This is a Hybrid Viewer based primarily around SVN trunk,snowglobe trunk and render-pipeline , its specifically aimed at High End Systems (photography and film makers).
The viewer also has additions and UI changes from Kirsten and others such as Niran's UI mods.
''' Major Features '''
* Can play Youtube Videos in Profiles!
* Deferred Renderer
* Projected Textures/Shadows
* Unlimited Lightsources
* SSAO
* Mouseover Glow on touch/scripted Objects
* Custom UI , ATI and Nvidia Themed.
* Some Menu Tweaks by NiranV Dean and integrated by Kirsten
* Build Floater enhancements
** Ability to set Transparency to 100%
** More Precicion when Building (6 decimaldigits)
*** 6 Decimaldigits for Size,Rotation and Position
*** 0.01 increment for Glow
* Enhanced Performance
* Doubleclick Teleport
* Doubleclick De-/Attach
* Worn Filter
* ViewerObject Avatar based Scanner/Radar
* LL Plugin System implemented
* Merged with Snowglobe and contains its Patches and Features too


''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''


* Version: 1.19.0 (380)
* Version: 1.23.5 (Linden Lab & Emerald)
* Date : 2010 February 19
* Date: April 20, 2010
* Status : Active
* Status: Discontinued
 
''' Links '''
 
Homepage: [http://kirstenleecinquetti.blogspot.com/ Kirsten´s Blogspot]
SVN: http://sourceforge.net/projects/kirstensviewers/develop
Trac (requires SF account): http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/kirstensviewers/


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==Text-Only Viewers==
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''' Description '''
''' Description '''
Browser based Second Life client, created by Katharine Berry. The only web-browser client which made it a lifeline for residents who could not use a full graphical viewer, or who could not download other text-only clients because of limitations such as corporate firewalls.
Browser based Second Life client, created by Katharine Berry. The only web-browser client which made it a lifeline for residents who could not use a full graphical viewer, or who could not download other text-only clients because of limitations such as corporate firewalls.
On Sept 8th 2009, Katherine posted on her blog: "AjaxLife is currently down, due to being banned by Linden Lab. I will re-enable it when I have figured out why."


''' Links '''
(No longer working)
* Website: http://ajaxlife.net/
 
''' Version and timestamp '''
* Version: 0.5.1
* Date: 2008/09/15
* Platform: Platform independant
* Status: Active
 
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=== METAbolt ===
''' SL Text Client'''
 
''' Description '''
 
METAbolt is an SL text client. It is light weight and cross grid, which means it will work in Second Life as well as other grids that are based on OpenSIM. METAbolt is Open Source so it's free...it is built ground up using libopenmetaverse and it is '''not''' a modified version of the official SL viewer. Currently METAbolt is only available for Windows platforms.
METAbolt is ideal if:
 
* the graphical viewers are not allowed at your work place
* you have a low powered computer that has difficulty running the SL viewer
* you have a low speed internet connection e.g. dial up/ISDN 
* you need to run multiple alts at the same time for land security, modelling, group management functions etc
* you can't or don't want to run the SL viewer all the time but need the ability to stay online for communications or other reasons
 
''' Features '''
Too many to be listed here! Here are just a few:
 
* Ability to mass distribute products, objects, scripts etc
* Ability to start multiple instances for different alts from a command and/or batch file
* Auto log-in upon SL disconnect
* Built in Machine Translation with 16 language pairs
* Auto spoken language detection
* Emoticons on chat & IM. Feature can be switched on/off
* Detailed user preference settings
* Auto clothes changer
* Send/receive group notices
* Ability to wear and take off clothing, shape, skin and objects
* Sophisticated AI (Artificial Intelligence)
* Radar which shows nearby avatars with distances. The distance can configured to any level via application settings
* Radar has single click icons for IM, profile, worn attachments, friendship offer, turn to, follow, go to, freeze, eject, ban of selected avatar on radar list
* Teleport history with ability to save any location as a landmark as well as Teleport with one click
* Mute list of avatars and objects
* Ability to disable Group IMs and Group Notices
* Auto-sit upon login optional fuction
* Ability to relay IMs to Twitter in real time
* Ability to use/display local or SL time
* Fully functional SL like "About Land" with "return of objects" feature on selected avatar/s
* Functional Profile viewer where you can edit your details
* Advanced IDE for developers to develop in LSL, C#, SQL, Java, XML and many others with context help, tooltips, snippets and more
* Ability to create, edit, save scripts and notecards to inventory as well as Hard Drive (only the ones you own)
* Picture viewer to view textures and snapshots in detail with the ability to rotate and save to Hard Drive (only the ones you own)
* Full chat & IM logs (features can be switched on/off)
* Music player with album art and lyrics
* Media player capable of playing ANY internet based content specified in land media (providing you have the necessary software installed on your machine)
* Movement direction buttons
* Mini map with ZOOM capability on chat screen for a "single click" access
* Large/main map with icons that show other avatars on the same level as you, above you and below you with a "click and teleport" feature on the map
* SL search on Events, Places, People and Groups
* Advanced auto update features which you can configure to your liking
* Object Manager: Detailed object information (including child objects and task inventory), stats and powerfull search function which also offers the ability to edit Permissions on objects you own (this is also available via the inventory)
* Group Manager plug-in for sending direct group invites (optional)
* Uses low computing power and bandwidth
* Displays advertising from various partners
* One-to-One quick technical support via METAforums
* Plug-ins & extensions are supported from developers. As well as DLL & EXEs, uncompiled classes can be developed in C#, VB and Java and dropped in as an extension


''' Links '''
''' Links '''
* Website: http://www.metabolt.net/
* Website: <del>http://ajaxlife.net/</del>
* Wiki: http://www.metabolt.net/METAwiki/
* Download: http://www.metabolt.net/download.asp
* Source code: http://www.metabolt.net/download.asp (includes plug-in/extension sample project)


''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''
* Version : 0.9.11.0 (BETA)
* Version: 0.6.1.2
* Date : 24/12/2009
* Date: May 21, 2010
* Platform: Windows Only
* Platform: Platform-Independant
* Status : Active
* Status: Inactive


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=== omvviewer-light ===
=== omvviewer-light ===
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''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''


* Date : 25/Aug/2009
* Date: August 25, 2009
* Version : 0.48.0.6
* Version: 0.48.0.6
* Status : Active
* Status: Active
 
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=== Radegast ===
 
''' Lightweight client for connecting to Second Life and [http://opensimulator.org/ OpenSim] based virtual worlds '''
 
''' Description '''
 
Radegast is feature rich GUI client. With it's full support for all communication within a virtual world (chat, IM, group IM, friends conference) it's ideal for situations where full 3D client is less than ideal solution, for example, an office environment, too slow a machine and similar.
 
It's written using [http://lib.openmetaverse.org/ libopenmetaverse], and it runs on any platform that supports .NET/mono. Its being actively tested on Windows and Linux.
 
''' Features '''
 
* Chat (local, IM, group, friends conference)
* Inventory (allows manipulation, deletion of the items, moving them around, sending to other people by dropping item on their profile)
* Ability to wear/take off clothes and attachments from the inventory
* Backup of all scripts and notecards from the inventory
* World map (very fast implementation using Google maps)
* Object finder - list objects nearby, sort them by distance, name, see details
* A.L.I.C.E AI chat - turn it on in tools menu and have fun with automatic responses to chat/IM generated by a built in Artificial Intelligence
* List of all avatars in a region (radar), and those within 300m in nearby regions
* Movement controls
* Support for activating gestures from the inventory
* Avatar appearance - others using 3D client will see you appear correctly, and will not be able to tell that you're using a text client
* Streaming music
* Accessibility improvements for blind and visually impaired SL'ers
* Text-To-Speech for reading out loud incoming messages
* Speech recognition for controlling UI and entering text in chat
* Experimental voice support for local chat


''' Links '''
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* Website: [http://radegastclient.org/ radegastclient.org]
=== Whisper (SlXSLChat) ===
* Downloads: [http://code.google.com/p/radegast/downloads/list Downloads]
* Nightly build: [http://radegastclient.org/files/radegast-latest.zip Zip Archive] [http://radegastclient.org/files/radegast-latest.exe Windows Installer]
* Source code: svn checkout [http://radegast.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/ http://radegast.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/] radegast
* Report bugs/request new features: [http://jira.openmetaverse.org/browse/RAD Issue tracker]
* Documentation: [http://radegastclient.org/wiki/ Wiki]
 
''' Version and timestamp '''
 
* Date : November 18, 2009
* Version : 1.12
* Status : Active
 
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=== SlXSLChat ===


''' A light-weight yet feature rich text-only Second Life client '''
''' A light-weight yet feature rich text-only Second Life client '''


''' Description '''
''' Description '''
SlXSLChat is a text-only Second Life client that comes in two parts. The client is written in Java (so it can run on many platforms). The client connects to a "transport", which is written in C# and uses LibOpenMetaVerse. The idea behind this architecture is that if you don't like the client, you can write your own and not have to worry about implementing the Second Life protocol yourself. The entire project is open source and published under the GPLv3 licence.
Whisper is a text-only Second Life client that comes in two parts. The client is written in Java (so it can run on many platforms). The client connects to a "transport", which is written in C# and uses LibOpenMetaVerse. The idea behind this architecture is that if you don't like the client, you can write your own and not have to worry about implementing the Second Life protocol yourself. The entire project is open source and published under the GPLv3 licence.


''' Features '''
''' Features '''
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* Transport can be run anywhere, the client connects via TCP/IP
* Transport can be run anywhere, the client connects via TCP/IP
* Client only sends MD5 hashed password to transport
* Client only sends MD5 hashed password to transport
* On April 20, 2010, SlXSLChat has rebranded to “Whisper”.


''' Links '''
''' Links '''
* Website: [http://slxslchat.slx.cc/ SlXSLChat]
* Website: [http://whisper.slx.cc/ Whisper]
* SourceForce Project Page: [https://sourceforge.net/projects/slxslchat/ Project Page]
* SourceForce Project Page: [https://sourceforge.net/projects/slxslchat/ Project Page]


''' Version and timestamp '''
''' Version and timestamp '''
* Date : January 30, 2010
* Date: May 9, 2010
* Version : 1.0
* Version: 1.3
* Status : Active
* Status: Active


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=== SLeek ===
=== SLeek ===
First text only viewer ever, mentioned for completeness, not actively maintained anymore. MetaBolt is based on SLeek.
First text only viewer ever, mentioned for completeness, not actively maintained anymore. MetaBolt is based on SLeek.


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''' Description '''
''' Description '''
SLiteChat (pronounced "slight-chat") is a completely open source text-only IM/chat client for use with Second Life. Use it to talk to your friends without having to load up all of those heavy graphic goodies. Useful for those at work times. :-)
SLiteChat (pronounced "slight-chat") is a completely open source text-only IM/chat client for use with Second Life. Use it to talk to your friends without having to load up all of those heavy graphic goodies. Useful for those at work times.


''' Features '''
''' Features '''
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* Source code: [http://www.slitechat.org/download/ Source details]
* Source code: [http://www.slitechat.org/download/ Source details]


===Sparkle IM for iPhone and iPod Touch ===
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''' Second Life Chat and IM on your iPhone or iPod Touch '''
 
''' Description '''
iPhone and iPod Touch based Second Life Client, developed by Genkii. The only native client available on the iPhone.  Connect over 3G, Edge or Wifi to Second Life for a easy and fast communication in SL on the go.
 
''' Links '''
* Website: http://sparkle.genkii.com/
* iTunes AppStore: http://bit.ly/6DRS2
 
=== Touch Life for iPhone ===
 
''' iPhone Client for Second Life '''
 
''' Description '''
 
Touch Life allows you to log into Second Life anytime from your iPhone or iPod Touch. 
 
''' Features '''
 
* Instant Messaging - Initiate or respond to individual or group IM's.
* Chat - Converse with nearby avatars.
* World Map - View sims, teleport, search or use landmarks.
* MiniMap & Who's Nearby - Zoom in, move & turn, see who's nearby.
* Inventory - View notecards & pictures, give & accept items.
* Profiles - View profiles, make payments, teleport, befriend.
* Groups - View groups, join & leave, send invites.
* Search - Find people, groups, places, regions, and more.
* Photos - Snap pictures and upload as textures.
* Much More!
 
''' Links '''
* Website: http://www.pocketmetaverse.com/
* AppStore: [http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touch-life/id343511720?mt=8 Open in iTunes]


=== MetaPay for iPhone and iPod Touch ===
=== MetaPay for iPhone and iPod Touch ===
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''' Description '''
''' Description '''


MetaPay is a simple and fun way to send Linden Dollars from your iPhone and iPod touch for FREE! Out with friends and want to pay your part of the tab but have no cash? Use MetaPay to send L$ to your friends in Second Life® instead. Or use it to send L$ for any in-world use without firing up the full Second Life® client.  
MetaPay is a simple and fun way to send Linden Dollars from your iPhone and iPod touch for FREE! Out with friends and want to pay your part of the tab but have no cash? Use MetaPay to send L$ to your friends in Second Life® instead. Or use it to send L$ for any in-world use without firing up the full Second Life® client.


''' Links '''
''' Links '''
* Free in the AppStore: [http://bit.ly/metapay Open in iTunes]
* Free in the AppStore: [http://bit.ly/metapay Open in iTunes]
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Latest revision as of 11:22, 27 March 2023

Linden Lab Viewers

The following viewer is available on the official Downloads page:

Second Life Viewer (a.k.a. the official Viewer, regular Viewer, official viewer etc.)

Official Alternate Viewers

When Linden Lab viewer projects are nearing release they will often initially release a Project Viewer, and subsequently a Release Candidate Viewer (marked as 'Release') as they are nearing formal release. Occasionally a Beta Viewer may also be released for a particular project.

Linden Lab Official:Alternate Viewers
All the various official alternate viewers are listed here.
Development Viewer
Features and fixes that are still warm from the creative fires of development.

Old Releases

The Release Notes pages for many past versions contain links to the corresponding downloads. Note that some of these may be blocked from accessing the Second Life Grid because of their lack of support for new features.

KBwarning.png Warning: Past Viewer versions might have known security issues, can be partially or fully incompatible to current server versions and obviously will be lacking newer features. Use them at your own risk.

Third Party Directory Viewers

KBwarning.png Warning: The viewers listed here are not developed nor distributed by Linden Lab. Being listed here means only that the developers of the viewer have represented that they comply with the Policy on Third-Party Viewers and the Second Life Terms of Service. You are responsible for evaluating whether you want to use and share information with them.


Using third party viewers

You may connect to Second Life using software released by a third-party developer. Linden Lab provides a Policy on Third-Party Viewers to promote a positive and predictable experience for all Second Life Residents. Beware of third-party viewers that are not in the Viewer Directory: they have either declined to self-certify their compliance with Linden Lab policies or been refused for noncompliance with the policies.

Active Full Viewers

These viewers are projects that are updated regularly to track new developments in the Linden Lab viewer, and implement a full graphical environment.

Viewer Description Platforms
Alchemy Alchemy An experimental Second Life™ viewer striving to be at the forefront of stability, performance, and technological advancement in the open-source metaverse viewer field. WindowsMacOSLinux


Black Dragon Black Dragon

The primary goal of Black Dragon is to enhance and refine the visuals of Second Life as well as having unique design approaches and features.

Windows


Firestorm Firestorm The next generation viewer from The Phoenix Firestorm Project, Firestorm is based on the LL V3 LGPL code and offers extensive interface customizability including V1 skin options, feature and option rich with 24/7 support. WindowsMacOSLinux


Kirstens Kirstens A hybrid viewer based on a mixture of official sources and custom code aimed specifically at experienced users, with emphasis on the visuals. Windows


Kokua Kokua Kokua provides releases for PC, Mac and Linux with and without Marine Kelley's RLV together with a broad selection of original features and the best from other viewers.

Kokua aims to be the viewer of choice for RLV users who want Marine Kelley's original implementation with more bells and whistles than Marine's own viewer.

WindowsMacOSLinuxLinux 64bit


Catznip Catznip Catznip aims to refine and reinvent your window into Second Life. Our focus is stability, usability, privacy and plenty of new original home grown features. It's about taking a fresh look at things and attempting to do them better. WindowsLinux


 Restrained Love The RLV enhances your experience when you use it in conjunction with RLV-compatible objects, which are able to restrict the user from detaching items, receiving IMs, hearing chat, teleporting etc. WindowsMacOS


Singularity Singularity Singularity strives to combine the beloved look and feel of Viewer 1.23 with the latest and greatest of available technology, and to stay compatible with future Second Life changes and features. WindowsLinux


Genesis Genesis Genesis is a blazingly fast, high performance 1.23 style viewer for Second Life, offering the very latest features, never seen before in a Legacy viewer. Windows


CoolVLViewer CoolVLViewer An improved and expanded v1-UI viewer kept in close sync with Linden Lab's official viewer features. Geared towards performances and stability. The oldest maintained TPV (first release date: 2007-11-16) WindowsMacOSLinux


Megapahit Megapahit This fork is planned to be the shelter for the metaverse refugees, especially those from less supported operating systems MacOSLinux


Lovense Lovense Lovense Viewer is a free third-party viewer for Second Life that enables seamless integration with Lovense products. MacOSWindows

Subset Viewers

These viewers omit some aspects of the full viewer functionality.

Viewer Description Platforms
Radegast Radegast Light-weight feature rich non-graphical client, ideal for situations where full 3D rendering client is less than ideal option, for instance, an office environment, running on low performance computers and similar. WindowsMacOSLinux


SpeedLight SpeedLight Pure web Second Life viewer. Supports desktop and all mobile browsers, allows switching between devices. WindowsMacOSLinuxAndroidiPhone


MetaChat MetaChat iOS - TEXT ONLY - Second Life® client. iPhone


Mobile Grid Client Mobile Grid Client Second Life and Open Simulator messaging client for all Android powered devices. Android


For developers: how to apply to list a viewer in this directory

  1. Your Second Life accounts must be in good standing, must not be suspended, and must not have been permanently banned or terminated.
  2. You must have valid payment information on file with us or have been age verified by us.
  3. Review our Policy on Third-Party Viewers and the Second Life Terms of Service.
  4. Make sure you and your third-party viewer are in compliance with our policies.
  5. Open an Application Issue on the Third Party Viewer Github repository and submit it.


Reporting policy violations

If you believe that you have direct evidence that any third party viewer (whether listed in the Third Party Viewer Directory or not) may be in violation of the Second Life Terms of Service or the Policy on Third Party Viewers, you can file a violation report to be investigated.

Other Third Party Viewers

KBcaution.png Important: The following viewers have either not applied for or have been denied listings in the Third Party Viewer Directory.

Whether or not a viewer developer chooses to self-certify by applying for listing in the directory, all viewers connecting to Second Life must comply with the Policy on Third-Party Viewers; listing in the directory is not a requirement.

Note to authors: If you make a viewer available make sure to include platform, version numbers and dates.

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Name Type First release Latest Release Status W [1] M [1] L [1] i [1]
#AjaxLife Text 2008-09-15 Inactive X X X X
#Combat Cubed Graphic 2010-06-16 Inactive X
#Hippo OpenSim Viewer Graphic 2010-04-24 Inactive X X
#MetaPay for iPhone and iPod Touch Text X
#Milk Release Client Graphic 2010-01-20 Inactive X X
#omvviewer-light Text 2009-08-25 Retired X X
#Rainbow Viewer / Cool Viewer Graphic 2011-07-10 Inactive X X X
#RealXtend Edition Graphic 2008-07-28 Inactive X
#SLiteChat Text 2011-04-21 Inactive X X X
#TEKSTUFF Viewers Graphic 2010-04-20 ? X
#Whisper (SlXSLChat) Text 2010-05-09 ? X X X
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "X": Available with binary distribution

Graphical Viewers

Hippo OpenSim Viewer

Description

The Hippo OpenSim Viewer is a modified Second Life viewer, targeted at OpenSim users. It allows building up to a height of 10,000 meters, scaling prims up to 256 x 256 x 256 meters and other exciting features. More specific OpenSim features are under development. The last developer blog commented: Releasing Hippo OpenSim Viewer Version 0.6.3. This release adds a Windows uninstaller and small changes to comply to the Linden Lab Policy on Third-Party Viewers.

Availability Is currently available for Linux and Windows.

Links

Version and timestamp

  • Version: 0.6.3
  • Platforms:
    • Binary available for Windows and Linux
    • Source available (unspecified)
  • Date: April 24, 2010
  • Status: Discontinued, website offline.

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Meerkat

Goals

  • To create a fully GPL viewer (no proprietary dependencies)
  • To encourage a community of developers that will submit patches for prompt integration
  • To have the freedom to make the sort of changes that Linden Lab has traditionally been unable to integrate (translation patches, refactoring, fixing intentionally crippled features, changes that touch many files)
  • To retain compatibility with Linden Lab's grid and protocols, present and future
  • To implement a loosely coupled cross-grid functionality that requires no central authentication authority.

Extra Features

  • Log out and back in without quitting
  • Loosely coupled intergrid teleport -- In Process
  • Most of the other changes common to third party viewers

Links

Version and timestamp

  • Version : 0.2.x
  • Date : September 6, 2009
  • Status : Discontinued, website offline. Source and binary downloads still available on google code (see above).

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Nicholaz Edition

Description

These are Windows viewer based on SL builds with a focus on stability, usability and performance (see Installation.txt for homebrew disclaimer). Mac and Linux variants are available through other open sourcers (links on the website).

Extra Features

  • Improved stability.
  • Lower memory footprint.
  • GUI redesigns.
  • Workarounds for common annoyances. (Group IM Filtering, "Release Key" button, etc.)
  • see this entry for an overview of different versions.

Links

Version and timestamp

  • Date: September 7, 2009
  • Status: Discontinued

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Onrez Viewer

Description

The Onrez viewer was made by the Onrez company in connection with a Second Life themed story on the high tech forensics based TV show "CSI: New York".

Extra Features

  • A back and history button for teleports
  • In-viewer web browsing.

Comment The source code for this viewer is closed source.

Version and timestamp

  • Status : Discontinued, download no longer available.

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Rainbow Viewer / Cool Viewer

Description

Based on the offical SecondLife sourcecode licensed under GPL2, this speedy Metaverse Client can connect you to a huge variety of exciting Virtual Worlds! It incorporates a lot of improved, new, up- and backported features and fixes that make the fast and rock stable RV/CV the client of choice for many users.

This viewer includes many patches and changes from a lot of different people and sources which I am very grateful to be able to use. Credits are given to everyone I know, in case I missed someone I sincerely apologize.


Rainbow / Cool are TPV compliant.


Thanks to Henri Beauchamp who laid the foundation for this viewer with his Cool SL Viewer. Special thanks to Winter Ventura for the Cool Viewer logo and Jacek Antonelli and Peter Stindberg for the Rainbow Viewer logo :). And to all the others who helped and supported me, especially the people involved and behind Imprudence!


Some incomprehensive list of features

A major improvement is an up-to-date OpenGL implementation that especially helps users plagued by ATI's Catalyst drivers but also leads to measurable improvements of overall graphics performance by 30...100% compared to the official viewer; depending on your system. Rainbow Viewer features the current user interface whereas Cool Viewer spots the leaner cleaner and more configurable legacy UI. It's all about choice :).

  • New 1.22.12.0 code baseline
  • CV's legacy User interface with a clean, simple and userfriendly layout or Rainbow Viewers current official UI, you choose!
  • Improved Graphics rendering, especially for ATI users (measured > 1/3 faster than the official viewer)
  • Alpha and Tattoo Layer support from Second Life Viewer 2.x
  • Updated tested list of Virtual World grids
  • Marine Kelley's RestrainedLove (off per default)
  • Full Adult Compliance
  • Redesigned and "up-ported" search functionality, probably the best search in any viewer nowadays
  • Enhanced Breast Physics
  • Temporary texture and animation upload
  • Better inventory search for content, description and creator
  • Low lag radar and AV management tools
  • Viewer skinning
  • Object and Shape export/import, limited to creator
  • Bulk permission editing
  • Last owner display to track content theft
  • "Worn" tab in inventory
  • Double click to wear attachments
  • Enhanced building tools
  • Flexible Sculpties
  • Large Prims (currently only for Opensim grids due to SL limitations)
  • Maximized Network Bandwidth
  • Flexible Grid selection at login for SL and all OpenSims
  • Teleport History and speedy doubleclick teleport
  • Avatar UUID in profiles
  • Features tab in Preferences for easy switching of features
  • Optimized latest OpenJPEG 1.3
  • A large number of other goodies and stability fixes that improve your overall experience. Please check the Release Notes for details.


Links


Version and timestamp

  • Rainbow Viewer 1.22.12 R7
  • Rainbow Viewer Cool Edition (Cool Viewer) 1.22.12 R13
  • Rainbow Viewer Netbook Edition Version 1.2 (speedy pre-Windlight 1.19.0.5)
  • Date: July 10, 2011
  • Status: Active

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RealXtend Edition

Description

The realXtend viewer is a heavily modified version of the Linden Lab's Second Life client by a partnership of two Finnish companies, ADMINO technologies and LudoCraft.

The successor to the realXtend viewer is Naali (release 0.4.0 on 21st January 2011, download from http://code.google.com/p/realxtend-naali/downloads/list).

Extra Features 

   * Second life compatibility mode for use in SL and Opensim worlds
   * Teleports between realXtend and Secondlife

Links

Version and timestamp

  • Version: 0.4.2
  • Date: September 24, 2009
  • Status: Discontinued, replaced by Naali.


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Combat Cubed

Description

This client is aimed mostly at the SL Military, but sports quite a few interesting improvements that make it worth taking a look at.

Originally known as Vertical Life.

Major Features

  • Enhanced Look & Feel, for example flexible camera movement
  • Prototype Script API, secure and parallel
  • Slimmed down for FPS combat
  • Identification, Friend versus Foe, mostly under the hood now but soon exposed

Links

Version and timestamp

  • Version: 1.0
  • Date: June 16, 2010
  • Status: Active

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TEKSTUFF Viewers

Description

The TEKSTUFF viewers are created to enable Youtube movies on TEKSTUFF media screens inside Second Life. The TEKSTUFF viewers are slight modifications of already available viewers like the regular SL 1.23.5 viewer and the Emerald 1634 viewer. Apart from that, the Emerald based viewer is fixed so it can be used in Opensim grids as well.

Links

TODO

  • Make a Linux viewer
  • Make a Mac OS viewer

Major Features

  • All the functionality of the viewer it was based upon (Linden Lab 1.23.5 or Emerald 1634)
  • Will allow you to view Youtube movies on TEKSTUFF media screens
  • The Emerald based viewer can also be used in OpenSim grids (texture loading is fixed)


Version and timestamp

  • Version: 1.23.5 (Linden Lab & Emerald)
  • Date: April 20, 2010
  • Status: Discontinued

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Text-Only Viewers

AjaxLife

Description Browser based Second Life client, created by Katharine Berry. The only web-browser client which made it a lifeline for residents who could not use a full graphical viewer, or who could not download other text-only clients because of limitations such as corporate firewalls.

(No longer working)

Links

Version and timestamp

  • Version: 0.6.1.2
  • Date: May 21, 2010
  • Platform: Platform-Independant
  • Status: Inactive

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omvviewer-light

A Text client for the 3D Metaverse

Description omvviewer-light is a text client for the 3D Metaverse including SecondLife, written from Scratch (but using the libomv library for protocol handling). It's GUI is created in Gtk# which is cross-platform making this the only current Text client that is still active and cross platform. Tested on Linux (32/64 bit) and Windows (not 64-bit windows).

Features To many to list here in detail please see the project page below but in summary, Full inventory control, Full Chat/IM/Group IM's. Object search and interaction. Realtime local maps. Parcel displays. Read and Edit NoteCards and Scripts. View profiles. Friends Lists etc .....

Links

Version and timestamp

  • Date: August 25, 2009
  • Version: 0.48.0.6
  • Status: Active

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Whisper (SlXSLChat)

A light-weight yet feature rich text-only Second Life client

Description Whisper is a text-only Second Life client that comes in two parts. The client is written in Java (so it can run on many platforms). The client connects to a "transport", which is written in C# and uses LibOpenMetaVerse. The idea behind this architecture is that if you don't like the client, you can write your own and not have to worry about implementing the Second Life protocol yourself. The entire project is open source and published under the GPLv3 licence.

Features

  • Public chat
  • Instant messaging
  • Group chat
  • Search/join/leave groups
  • Search for avatars
  • Image retrieval
  • Profile retrieval
  • Notifications / popups as you would get in Second Life (e.g. group notices, balance changes, inventory offers)
  • Teleportation (home, to area within current sim, to nearby avatar)
  • Nearby avatar tracking on map of Sim
  • Autopilot navigation to nearby avatars
  • URL highlighting
  • Encrypted traffic between client and transport
  • Transport can be run anywhere, the client connects via TCP/IP
  • Client only sends MD5 hashed password to transport
  • On April 20, 2010, SlXSLChat has rebranded to “Whisper”.

Links

Version and timestamp

  • Date: May 9, 2010
  • Version: 1.3
  • Status: Active

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SLeek

First text only viewer ever, mentioned for completeness, not actively maintained anymore. MetaBolt is based on SLeek.

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SLiteChat

A Lite IM/Chat Text-only Client for Second Life

Description SLiteChat (pronounced "slight-chat") is a completely open source text-only IM/chat client for use with Second Life. Use it to talk to your friends without having to load up all of those heavy graphic goodies. Useful for those at work times.

Features

  • Communicate in-world with people on your friends list. Full adding/removing and search for Residents supported.
  • Group chat is supported (however at this writing you cannot leave a group or search for to join).
  • Local chat and IM history is supported.
  • Can log into other grids.

Links

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MetaPay for iPhone and iPod Touch

Send L$ with a simple to use and free iPhone App.

Description

MetaPay is a simple and fun way to send Linden Dollars from your iPhone and iPod touch for FREE! Out with friends and want to pay your part of the tab but have no cash? Use MetaPay to send L$ to your friends in Second Life® instead. Or use it to send L$ for any in-world use without firing up the full Second Life® client.

Links

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