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Interactive Virtual Reality
- Users interact through the Internet
- Each user has a screen where a virtual reality is simulated
- Client computer controls what shows on the screen and keeps server informed of what this user does and where he/she is.
- Server computer keeps tracks of user locations, actions and messages
Second Life
Server Computers:
- Keep track of usernames, passwords, how much money you have, who are your friends, what is in your inventory, etc.
- Control the login/logoff process
- Sends messages to the client computers regarding:
- Objects that are in your neighborhood;
- Users in your neighborhood, their locations and appearance;
- Any messages that you should see;
- Keeps inventory of fixed objects (Real Estate, buildings, etc.)
Client Computers (yours):
- Control what happens in your computer's screen;
- Show users and objects in appropriate size, location and appearance;
- Displays any messages for you;
- Sends your messages to the Server;
- Informs server of your actions (location, appearance, inventory, etc.);
Things that you can do:
- Clothing and objects: You can buy, give away, build. You can carry or wear.
- Appearance: You can change your appearance to be tall short, male, female, fat, skinny, etc.
- Money: You can pay, you can receive money. You can exchange into real money.
- Moving: You can walk, you can fly, you can teleport, you can use virtual vehicles.
- Communication: You can talk (by typing) to people in your vicinity; You can IM to anyone you know the name.
- Interaction: Besides talking you can dance, hug, kiss, whatever.
- People Network: As a social network, second life can be more effective than chat rooms.