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Why do I need a "second life" if I don't have a first one?

My team at Microsoft is looking into interesting and varied ways to help the development community get info. One of the ways is a online approach using SecondLife. I am just curious, how many folks are engaged in SecondLife? One of the thoughts is to engage in a "codecamp in the ether".

Has anyone tried this? Or perhaps a UG in the virtual world. Has anyone tried this? I know there are some offerings in SecondLife for IBM, but it seems more of a static resource location. I have just started looking into the viability of presenting/discussing in the active virtual world. Anyone tried this?

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# re: Why do I need a "second life" if I don't have a first one?

Finally, someone asking a sensible question. :-)

Seriously - and bear in mind I'm not a big fan of Microsoft - there is potential for the development community of Microsoft. That said, I don't have to be a fan of Microsoft to share ideas.

The key is not to look at IBM, but at what Cisco has done. IBM's latest offering is somewhat dynamic (reference: http://www.your2ndplace.com/node/166 )

SecondLife is largely a social space, despite the obvious parallel to web server hosting. There is the potential for instructor lead training, as well as video feeds and podcasts within land parcels. Text chats are possible, and can for conferences and instructor lead training. Powerpoint presentations are easy enough to do.

So in the context of giving the Microsoft Development community something, I would say that it is largely dependent on what you want to give. 6/13/2007 4:21 PM | Taran Rampersad/Nobody Fugazi

# re: Why do I need a "second life" if I don't have a first one?

What we want to give? Good question. What we are wanting to do is to give the community more ways to get information, assistance with coding issues, discussion points for topics that effect our coding lives. As a coder myself, I know getting info, training, exposure, what ever, is somewhat problematic.

Some ideas....

a) a virtual user group. regular gatherings. presentors from all over,
b) ask the experts cabana's. if you have ever been to teched or the pdc, these are used to a great effect. forgive me if they are also used at other events. places to sit, chat, and talk...
c) virtual product launches.
d) virtual classes..

What I have yet to understand is the mechanics. How do I or is it even possible to stream a video? do I have to record and post it to a location? can I do it live? I know the Visual Studio team has a island. My avatar is sitting in the theater on the island now. 6/18/2007 8:29 AM | Steve Loethen