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by Sarah Robbins (Author), Mark Bell (Author)
Key Phrases: real life opportunities, staking your claim, voice chat, Linden Lab, First Life, Help Island (more...)
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Product Description
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 find your comfort zone and stay in it. But it’s a big world out there, so you’ll also learn how to make stuff, buy stuff, do stuff, and keep track of all the stuff you’re accumulating. Discover how to

  • Install Second Life get started
  • Create and customize your avatar
  • Meet and get to know fascinating people
  • Stay safe and comfortable as you learn and explore
  • Make, wear, and sell your own fashions
  • Script your Second Life
  • Buy land and build a house
  • Become a land baron or a money maker
  • Make real money in Second Life
  • Get a real-life education—even a degree

Complete with fantastic lists of cool places, answers to big questions, and supplemental software, Second Life For Dummies is your ticket to a great virtual adventure.

From the Back Cover
Create the world in which you want to live!

Make friends, start a business and create amazing products - on your terms!

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the online world that is Second Life, Second Life For Dummies is the book for you! Written by a pair of experts who know the program inside and out, this book offers the scoop on getting around and making friends as well as how to personalize your avatar or even open a Second Life business.

Discover how to:

  • Set up a Second Life account

  • Customize your avatar

  • Chat with other residents

  • Start your own business

  • Make real money

  • Expand your education



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Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies (January 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470180250
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470180259
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,960 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You have got to have this!, February 14, 2008
whether you're a newbie, a long term resident, or thinking about getting a Second Life, this is the most contemporary and lucid guide to the essentials of a good life in SL. An easy, fun read that will enhance your journey into virtual environments. Perfect for educators like me as well, who are interested in teaching and learning using Second Life.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Help!!, April 30, 2008
Second Life for Dummies was more than I expected!!...It means a great help for all those who begin in this fantastic world, and for those people who already belong to the Residents. Also has an excellent paperback and pages quality.Beautiful colours and easy graphics to understand step by step, all the procedures (even the more difficults)to explore this infinite World....To all the Fans.....Don t miss it!!!!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, March 22, 2009
This the perfect product for the Second Life Beginner. Breaks it down so anyone can understand it. A must have.
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Many people drop out of Second Life because they don't immediately understand "what do I DO there!?"

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Dummie No More! As is with all the Dummies publications this is a highly recommended tool for new Second Life members. A MUST have for all skill levels. Read more
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The book is fine, good condition and all but damn the delivery took nearly 3 weeks, I am used to better service than that. Won't order from this company again.
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