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Record Nr.

UNINA9910450867803321

Autore

Robbins Sarah

Titolo

Second Life for dummies [[electronic resource] /] / by Sarah Robbins and Mark Bell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley Publishing, c2008

ISBN

0-470-27723-8

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Collana

--For dummies

Altri autori (Persone)

BellMark R

Disciplina

793.9

794.8

Soggetti

Second Life (Game)

Computer games

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Second Life For Dummies; About the Authors; Dedication; Authors' Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Part I: Second Life Overview and Basics; Chapter 1: The Meaning of (Second) Life; Chapter 2: Tweaking Your System: Adjusting Your Computer to Best Run Second Life; Chapter 3: Starting Your Second Life; Chapter 4: Navigating the Second Life Interface and World; Part II: Living Your Second Life - Exploring and Socializing; Chapter 5: Creating Your Second Life Persona; Chapter 6: Jumping into the Conversation: Express Yourself; Chapter 7: Getting a Social Second Life

Chapter 8: Staying in Your Second Life Comfort ZonePart III: Inventory, Cash, and Land; Chapter 9: Becoming Materialistic with Your Second Life Inventory; Chapter 10: Understanding the Second Life Economy; Chapter 11: Spending Your Cash in Second Life; Chapter 12: Staking Your Claim in Second Life; Part IV: Building and Customizing; Chapter 13: Building Basics; Chapter 14: Taking Your Building Skills to the Next Level; Chapter 15: The Clothes Make the Avatar: Creating Your Own Clothing; Chapter 16: Making a Statement with Poses, Animations, and Gestures

Part V: Real Life Opportunities in Second LifeChapter 17: Getting Paid in Second Life ( It's Not Easy); Chapter 18: Bringing Big Business to Second Life; Chapter 19: Education in Second Life; Part VI: The Part of Tens;



Chapter 20: Ten ( Or So) Great Places to Shop; Chapter 21: Ten Great Places to Visit; Index

Sommario/riassunto

You've heard all about Second Life. Maybe you've already jumped with both feet-and gotten stuck. Or maybe you're a Second Life veteran who wants to build something or run a business. Fear not! Second Life For Dummies is hear to hold your hand, pat your back, and cheer you on through this new and enchanting reality. Written by a pair of Second Life old timers, this easy-to-use, flip-and-find guide is packed with expert advice, seasoned insight, and handy tips and tricks to get you moving fast. You'll find out how to set up your account, create an avatar, meet people and socialize, and