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Open Source Chat Bridge Between Virtual Worlds

Posted by Soulskill on from the more-the-merrier dept.

wjamesau writes "The Parallel Selves Message Bridge, a new addition to the code forge of OpenSimulator, the 'Apache for virtual worlds,' makes it possible for users within one OpenSim world to send IMs to users currently logged into another Second Life-compatible world. In the future, technology like this could make it possible to keep in contact with friends in other virtual worlds and MMOs without having to log out. Imagine orcs and space commandos existing in alternate realities but still in contact!"

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  1. About time. by Crossmire · · Score: 2, Insightful

    At last, computer users will no longer have to run an additional program just to chat to their friends. I'm sure the chat system in these 'virtual worlds' is also on par with instant messengers and IRC clients.

  2. HEY! I'VE HAD THAT FOR YEARS! by denzacar · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Its called TELE-PHONE.

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    1. Re:HEY! I'VE HAD THAT FOR YEARS! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

      And you also wore an onion on your belt, which was the style at the time.