I just wanted to repost Bryan's instructions on accessing Second Life for Bill and Emily (in case they missed it) or anyone else who may want to check it out. The first thing you do is create an account at http://www.secondlife.com/ There is a link in the top right corner of the site that says 'Join' or a box on the left that says 'Sign Up Now'. After that..

"As for getting on, if you've gone through the website part of the signup, you need to download the client for your platform (it's like an online game) and the bar to entry is somewhat high: you must have broadband and a reasonably "gaming" capable PC (Real, somewhat current 3D card, decent processor, etc).

Once you have (and install) the current client (and they are updating it regularly) you run it and put your login credentials into the login screen. Then click connect. Once there there is a set of instructional areas that help you figure out what your doing"

In the Welcome area there are volunteers who help people new to SL and you can ask questions via the text chat. If you get that far, you can IM myself, Vincent Merricks, and if I'm around I'll be glad to help out. I'm sure Bryan, Kaklick Martin would be glad to help as well. If anyone has any questions, feel free to leave me a message here or email tcsongs@yahoo.com

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