Living a Second Life: maximize your experience in the virtual world.
Macworld, April, 2007 by Hutsko, Joe
You've no doubt heard the buzz about Second Life (www.secondlife.com), the online world where people create virtual second selves. Mac users are as welcome as anyone else in this world, but the simulation was originally developed for Windows, so some aspects of Second Life work differently on a Mac. Here's how to make yourself at home in Second Life with the least amount of real-life stress.
Getting Started
Even if you've never explored Second Life--or any other virtual world--it's easy to start the process. Download the program, install it, and follow the prompts to create a new account. Log in, and a series of prompts guides you through the basics, such as how to interact with the environment and how to customize your character's look. This...
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