Virtual Veil

A hands-on guide to joining the online world that' s developed, run, and owned by its residentsSecond Life is a virtual online society that allows its members to invent themselves and then explore, build, socialize-and even earn real money. This easy-to-follow guide teaches you the ropes of this vast universe, from understanding the interface to accomplishing advanced tasks such as building property and animating objects.Unlike most social networking sites, Second Life provides a graphically rich 3D environment which has become a popular virtual platform for corporate meetings, press conferences, product marketing, and even film previews. How to Do Everything with Second Life leads you  through every aspect of joining and participating in this fascinating community. Useful tutorials on LSL, the scripting language of Second Life, are included.