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 ====== Accessing OpenSimulator ====== ====== Accessing OpenSimulator ======
  
-===== OpenSimulator Beginner's Manual ===== 
  
- +===== 1) Understanding OpenSimulator and the Hypergrid =====
-==== 1) Understanding OpenSimulator and the Hypergrid ====+
  
 **What is OpenSimulator?** \\ **What is OpenSimulator?** \\
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 **Accounts and Travel** \\ **Accounts and Travel** \\
-You only need one account on one grid, and you can use it to teleport to other grids that are Hypergrid-enabled. Just search for destinations by using their Hypergrid address (usually in the format gridurl:port:regionname).+You only need one account on one grid, and you can use it to teleport to other grids that are Hypergrid-enabled. Just search for destinations by using their Hypergrid address (usually in the format gridurl:port:regionname).. 
 +You can use [[https://opensimworld.com|OpenSimWorld]]  to search for locations and services in the OpenSimulator Metaverse. 
 +Alternatively you can use the "Map" function inside the viewer after login to search for locations purely by their name. 
  
-==== 2) How to Download the Firestorm Viewer for OpenSimulator ====+===== 2) How to Download the Firestorm Viewer for OpenSimulator =====
  
 Firestorm Viewer is one of the most popular viewers for both Second Life and OpenSimulator.\\  Firestorm Viewer is one of the most popular viewers for both Second Life and OpenSimulator.\\ 
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   * Download the version appropriate for your operating system (e.g., Windows).   * Download the version appropriate for your operating system (e.g., Windows).
  
-==== 3) Installing and running the Firestorm Viewer on a Windows PC ====+===== 3) Installing and running the Firestorm Viewer on a Windows PC =====
  
   * After downloading the installer (.exe file), double-click it to begin installation.   * After downloading the installer (.exe file), double-click it to begin installation.
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   * Launch the viewer.   * Launch the viewer.
  
 +We recommend to use the "Phoenix" style and layout. It's advantage is that it has labelled buttons. 
 +It's drawback compared to the default style and layout  is that it's more cluttered and  shows a lot of UI elements that are most of the time irrelevant for the casual user.\\
 The first time you open it, go to Preferences > OpenSim and make sure your grid (like Kitely or OSGrid) is listed there. If not, you can manually add it using the grid's login URI. The first time you open it, go to Preferences > OpenSim and make sure your grid (like Kitely or OSGrid) is listed there. If not, you can manually add it using the grid's login URI.
-With the "Shork Group HQ" grid still being rather experimental, we recommend friends of the Shork Group to use a more established grid, like OSGrid or Kitely. +With the "Shork Group HQ" grid still being rather experimental, we recommend friends of the Shork Group to use a more established grid, like OSGrid or Kitely. \\ 
 +However, you find instructions on how to add the Shork Group HQ grid further [[https://shork.for-more.biz/wiki/doku.php?id=corporate:accessing_opensimulator#how_to_configure_firestorm_viewer_for_the_shork_group_grid|down]]. 
  
-==== 4) Creating an Account on Kitely or OSGrid ====+===== 4) Creating an Account on in a OpenSimulator Grid =====
  
 As a note: In OpenSimulator grids you have a personal name and a family name. In viewers, you usually have only one field to enter your name, As a note: In OpenSimulator grids you have a personal name and a family name. In viewers, you usually have only one field to enter your name,
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 This is a part-solution to offset the fact that most OpenSimulator grids still can't use HTTPS. It is in the works, but it's a complex topic. Accordingly, do not re-use a passwort for OpenSimulator grids.  This is a part-solution to offset the fact that most OpenSimulator grids still can't use HTTPS. It is in the works, but it's a complex topic. Accordingly, do not re-use a passwort for OpenSimulator grids. 
  
-=== A. Kitely ===+==== A. Kitely ====
 Kitely Grid is a commercial OpenSimulator grid, offering an active forum, a marketplace like found in Second Life, and a vivid community . Kitely Grid is a commercial OpenSimulator grid, offering an active forum, a marketplace like found in Second Life, and a vivid community .
   * Go to https://www.kitely.com/   * Go to https://www.kitely.com/
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   * When you launch the Firestorm Viewer, select "Kitely" from the grid list and log in with your new account.   * When you launch the Firestorm Viewer, select "Kitely" from the grid list and log in with your new account.
  
-=== B. OSGrid ===+==== B. OSGrid ====
 OSGrid is a noncommercial OpenSimulator grid. It is one of the oldest and largest grids, with a multitude of communities. OSGrid is a noncommercial OpenSimulator grid. It is one of the oldest and largest grids, with a multitude of communities.
   * Go to http://www.osgrid.org/   * Go to http://www.osgrid.org/
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   * You're now ready to explore OpenSimulator's vast and creative universe!   * You're now ready to explore OpenSimulator's vast and creative universe!
  
-===== OpenSimulator Ressources ====+==== C. Shork Group HQ Grid ==== 
 +Shork Group HQ is located in it's own mini-grid. As it is in part operated as a research and development-grid, it is not perpetually online.  
 +Also, we're not running a HTTPS system for the grid, as it's experimental and we try to keep the load low.  
 +Also, it is is rated adult, thus not suitable for minors, as we at times work with scripts and experimental designs, which might not be suitable  for everyone.\\ 
 +We're Shorks, our humor might not be safe for humans. 
 +  * First contact a Shork Group member with a request to have your account created. 
 +  * Once created, you'll be sent your name, familyname and password. 
 +  * Log in to http://shorkgroup.opensim.fun:24002/ and change your password - do not use a password you use elsewhere, as our OpenSimulator website is not running HTTPS! 
 +  * Next you have to configure the Firestorm viewer to know about the Shork Group  grid - explained below - and then enter your login details and then: Enjoy! 
 + 
 +===== How to Configure Firestorm Viewer for the Shork Group Grid ===== 
 + 
 +Step 1: Launch Firestorm 
 +  * Open your installed Firestorm Viewer. 
 +  * Make sure you are using the OpenSimulator version of Firestorm (not the Second Life-only version). 
 + 
 +Step 2: Open the Grid Manager 
 +  * At the Firestorm login screen (before you log in), find and click "Grid Manager" (sometimes called "Viewer Grid Selection" or just "Grid Manager"). 
 +  * If you don't see it immediately: 
 +    * Press Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + G to open the Grid Manager manually. 
 + 
 +Step 3: Add the Shork Group Grid 
 +  * In the Grid Manager window, click "Add" or "Create New Grid". 
 +  * Fill out the fields as follows: 
 +    * Grid Name: Shork Group 
 +    * Login URI: http://shorkgroup.opensim.fun:24002/ 
 +    * Login Page: (leave blank — Firestorm should fetch it automatically after you save) 
 +    * Grid Type: Select OpenSimulator if available. 
 + 
 +Step 4: Save the New Grid 
 +  * Click "Apply" or "Save". 
 + 
 +Step 5: Select the Shork Group Grid 
 +  * Now back at the login screen: 
 +    * In the Grid drop-down menu, select Shork Group. 
 +    * Enter your Username ("Forename Familyname") and Password for your Shork Group account. 
 +    * Click Login. 
 + 
 +Step 6: First Connection 
 +  * On first login, Firestorm may take a few seconds longer while it fetches the Shork Group grid info. 
 +  * After logging in, you can start exploring! 
 +  * You arrive at Shork Group HQ island in a pavillion - the blue arrows on the ground guide you along the training course.  
 + 
 + 
 +====== OpenSimulator Ressources =====
  
 There are many ressources for Opensimulator available on the Internet.  First of all, many Know-How questions and tutorials for Second Life  are valid for OpenSimulator, too, as they both share the same core technology and philosophy. There are many ressources for Opensimulator available on the Internet.  First of all, many Know-How questions and tutorials for Second Life  are valid for OpenSimulator, too, as they both share the same core technology and philosophy.
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 But let's provide you with a set of useful ressources: But let's provide you with a set of useful ressources:
  
-==== Locations in the Metaverse ====+===== Locations in the Metaverse =====
   * [[https://opensimworld.com/|OpenSimWorld]] -  Sim / Location search engine for the Hypergrid    * [[https://opensimworld.com/|OpenSimWorld]] -  Sim / Location search engine for the Hypergrid 
  
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   * ISM Spaceflight Center   * ISM Spaceflight Center
  
-==== Grids ====+===== Grids =====
   * [[http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Grid_List|Opensimulator Grid Listing]]   * [[http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Grid_List|Opensimulator Grid Listing]]
   * [[https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/statistics/active-grids/|Active Grids Listing in HyperGrid Business]]   * [[https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/statistics/active-grids/|Active Grids Listing in HyperGrid Business]]
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   * [[http://shorkgroup.opensim.fun:24002/|Shork Group HQ]] - Shork Group Central Hub   * [[http://shorkgroup.opensim.fun:24002/|Shork Group HQ]] - Shork Group Central Hub
  
-==== Generic Ressources for OpenSimulator ====+===== Generic Ressources for OpenSimulator =====
   * [[https://www.outworldz.com/cgi/freescripts.plx|Outworldz OpenSource Scripts]] for learning basic scripting for future avatar functions. \\ => [[https://web.archive.org/web/20240509215224/https://www.outworldz.com/|Archive.org backup of the Outworldz main page]]   * [[https://www.outworldz.com/cgi/freescripts.plx|Outworldz OpenSource Scripts]] for learning basic scripting for future avatar functions. \\ => [[https://web.archive.org/web/20240509215224/https://www.outworldz.com/|Archive.org backup of the Outworldz main page]]
   * [[https://www.avalab.org/avatar-workbench/|Avatar Workbench]] - SL/Opensimulator Reference Avatars+ Bento Skeleton and bodymodel for Blender \\ => [[https://web.archive.org/web/20240811093337/https://www.avalab.org/avatar-workbench/|Archive.org Backup for the Avatar Workbench]]   * [[https://www.avalab.org/avatar-workbench/|Avatar Workbench]] - SL/Opensimulator Reference Avatars+ Bento Skeleton and bodymodel for Blender \\ => [[https://web.archive.org/web/20240811093337/https://www.avalab.org/avatar-workbench/|Archive.org Backup for the Avatar Workbench]]
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