2nd Life
January 3, 2008
I was lucky enough to go to a workshop on Second Life done by Jill Hurst-Wahl at the Rochester Regional Library Council in December. Jill is a great trainer!
I had tried 2nd Life at home earlier in the year from home. It turned out my computer didn’t have enough memory. This intrigues me and I wanted another shot.
After the workshop I spent some time at work (better equipment) trying again. I got in and was able to do everything on Orientation Island. I changed my appearance, learned to walk and fly, learned to communicate. I was having a great time and looking forward to seeing Information Island, but my display was constantly flashing colors and patterns over what I was doing. My final decision was that my Video card wasn’t up to the task. Bummer! I guess I have to wait until the “average computer” catches up to the 2nd life requirements before I can have a 2nd life.
It does seem like an interesting learning tool.
