As Soph is out for the weekend, I had the honor today of guest-hosting the Saturday Salon.  Our guest, Dalien Talbot, was kind enough to talk to us about the latest developments in the OpenSIM project.  OpenSIM, as you may know, is an attempt to create an open-source SIM server that will interoperate with the standard SL Browser.  More details are available on Dalien's blog, and the OpenSIM project website.



We had a top concurrency of around 20 people, mostly regulars, and a few new faces.  The topic was somewhat technical in nature, and the host a bit green around the ears, but we had a great guest.  Dalien laid out the merits and limitations of the software, and let us lead him astray into topics like intellectual property, trust, and reputation systems.  We also had a great audience who asked some very pertinent questions and treated their substitute host quite nicely.  I have no illusions, though.  Their kid gloves will surely come off if I do this again sometime :P



Thanks again for a great day everyone, I had a blast, and I even learned a thing or two in the process.

For a week in which I got little done, there's been a lot going on.  There have been a few new arrivals in Extropia, ones I hope we'll be seeing more of.






After all this, while I can't say it has been a productive week for me, it sure has been a suprising and rewarding one!

You may have noticed a slowdown in posts here, and there is a good reason for this.  Actually, some of the best reasons anyone could have.

I am now the happy owner of a small stretch of beach in Extropia Core.  It's just a little strand of sand, and a bare hillside, and a tree, but it is enough for now.



All the stuff above basically means one thing, not as many LJ entries for a while.  I'll try and post the occasional status update in the meantime, but mostly my focus has to be on making Tycho Beach a "place" rather than just a parcel.  But friends, please don't be a stranger.  I welcome visitors, advice, constructive criticism, and the occasional distraction from the whirlwind of work my life has just become.

Best,
Argent Bury

Extropia Core, Central Island, Tycho Beach